Wigan squad for Huddersfield (R20)

[josie andrews]

* 21-player squad announced for our Betfred Super League clash against Huddersfield Giants, in association with Matrix Fitness.

* Matt Peet has made two change to the squad ahead of the fixture at The Brick Community Stadium.

* Wigan Warriors v Huddersfield Giants, Thursday 1 August, 8pm K.O.

MATT PEET HAS SELECTED HIS 21-PLAYER SQUAD FOR THURSDAY NIGHT’S BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE FIXTURE AGAINST HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS.

The Warriors head coach has made two changes to his squad ahead of the clash at The Brick Community Stadium as Jai Field and Sam Eseh Jr replace Brad O’Neill and Jacob Douglas.

Wigan squad for Huddersfield:

1 Jai Field
2 Abbas Miski
3 Adam Keighran
4 Jake Wardle
5 Liam Marshall
7 Harry Smith
8 Ethan Havard
10 Liam Byrne
12 Liam Farrell
13 Kaide Ellis
15 Patrick Mago
16 Luke Thompson
17 Kruise Leeming
19 Tyler Dupree
20 Harvie Hill
21 Junior Nsemba
22 Sam Walters
23 Ryan Hampshire
25 Sam Eseh JR
26 Zach Eckersley
30 Jack Farrimond

Tickets for the clash remain available to purchase on general sale from The Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office and online HERE. Blue Light Card holders can claim a pair of tickets in the North Stand from The Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office before 5pm on Wednesday 31 July.

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/07/ ... field-r20/

[widdenoldboy]

Jai Field!!!

[ian.birchall]

Risky! Douglas must be getting aggravated, he keeps getting near a game and then even without playing he disappears from the first team match squad.

[josie andrews]

Risky! Douglas must be getting aggravated, he keeps getting near a game and then even without playing he disappears from the first team match squad.

And he’s out of contract at the end of the season albeit with an option for another year

Hope that is taken up as I think he could replace Miski for game time in the very near future.

[Firestarter]

Ide definately play douglas and i can see a prop or two being replaced.Surely esah comes in and i wouldnt be suprised if matty plays hampshire at 6.Lets wait and see

[widdenoldboy]

Ide definately play douglas and i can see a prop or two being replaced.Surely esah comes in and i wouldnt be suprised if matty plays hampshire at 6.Lets wait and see

I think we will have to rotate over this next few games. Looks like we are going full out to win on Thursday and then see how we are fixed for Tuesday. Leeds away will also be tricky as they will try and stick it to us for sure.

[josie andrews]

Peet previews Huddersfield

* Matt Peet spoke to the press on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the Warriors’ Round 20 tie against Huddersfield Giants.

* Peet: “Regardless of what’s happened before, we’re going to be seeking our best performance.”

* Get your ticket for Thursday’s game HERE. Full information on Blue Light Night can be found HERE.

MATT PEET SPOKE TO THE PRESS ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON AHEAD OF THE WARRIORS’ ROUND 20 TIE AGAINST HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS AT THE BRICK COMMUNITY STADIUM ON THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST.

The Warriors will be looking to rekindle their formidable home form when they welcome Huddersfield Giants to The Brick Community Stadium this Thursday, having suffered a first defeat on home soil since May 2023 last time out against Warrington Wolves.

On the team’s response to the loss, Peet said: “I think we just want to play better, we want to find better performances individually and collectively.

“We’re also aware that these things happen and quite often your learning and development comes mostly through some tough days, so we do take the positives out of it as well.”

The nature of the upcoming schedule provides Peet and his side an opportunity to quickly bounce back from the two defeats, with the clash against Huddersfield being the first of three Betfred Super League games in just 10 days for the Warriors.

On the weeks ahead, Peet said: “I like to think we have a professional group of players and I think they’re quite enthused by it. Regardless of what’s happened before, we’re going to be seeking our best performance. There’s some things we’ve identified that, we believe if we fix them, can bring momentum to our game and that’s what we’ll be aiming to do.

“It’s a little bit different but it’s fresh, it’s exciting and there’s some massive games. In terms of the opposition, it’s three exciting fixtures.”

Peet provided an update on the status of Brad O’Neill, who limped off in the second half of Friday’s loss against Warrington, confirming the hooker is set for an extended spell on the sidelines: “He had a scan last night that confirmed it’s an ACL, but he’s got a follow up with the specialist”, said Peet. “As far as timeframe, you’re looking at upwards of nine months.

“All our concern is with Brad, but he seems to be handling himself really well. He did his other ACL as a junior player, so he kind of knew that’s what it was. He knows how to rehab it, he’s been through these things before and he’s determined to come back stronger than ever.”

With Thursday’s match signalling the Club’s annual Blue Light Night at The Brick Community Stadium, Peet said: “It’s a good initiative and I think it’s one of those things the Club does really well.

“It is a cause and a group of people that we want to take every opportunity to pay our respects to, and I think it’s fantastic that the Club can present this opportunity. Hopefully the fixture is fitting.”

This Thursday it’s Blue Light Night at The Brick Community Stadium in tribute to all our emergency service workers. Emergency Service workers can claim a pair of tickets from The Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office when using their Blue Light Card or official NHS, Police and Prison Service or Fire Service ID until 5pm on Wednesday 31 July – find out more HERE.

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/07/ ... rsfield-3/

[josie andrews]

21-MAN SQUAD NAMED FOR WIGAN

Luke Robinson has named his 21-Man Squad to face Wigan Warriors on Thursday evening, as we make our second trip of the season to the Brick Community Stadium.

Thomas Deakin, Sam Hewitt, Seb Ikahihifo and Andre Savelio all make their return to the 21-Man Squad, after suspension and injuries.

We need the support of the Giants fans ahead of an extremely difficult trip to face reigning champions Wigan Warriors, with tickets and travel still available HERE.

21-Man Squad in full.

Jake Connor - MB Electrical Contracting
Kevin Naiqama - Matsuura Machinery
Jake Bibby - Grappolo Restaurant
Tui Lolohea - Martin Thornton Estate Agents
Adam Clune - Signature Resin Floors
Chris Hill - Autex Acoustics
Adam Milner - Dom Karimi
Sam Hewitt - Richard Jackson & Lisa Jackson
Matty English - Paul Tunnacliffe & Helen Whiteley
Harry Rushton - Keith & Bren Hellawell
Seb Ikahihifo - David Burdsey
Thomas Deakin - The FM Company
Elliot Wallis - Chris & Tracy Taylor
Leroy Cudjoe - The FM Company
Sam Halsall - Kirkburton Electrical
Olly Russell - Centurion Truck Rental
Fenton Rogers - Driftwood Gin
Hugo Salabio - Mel Green
Jack Billington - Sportsman & County Beerhouses
Aidan McGowan - EM Workwear & Embroidery
Andre Savelio - Euan Watson

https://www.giantsrl.com/article/8970/2 ... -for-wigan

[DaveOI]

Fingers crossed Jai is ready, we need options in attack to give us confidence for the next few weeks.

Don’t know who MP will play at Hooker?

I think we need a fast bench for Huddersfield and not the usual heavy.

[widdenoldboy]

Fingers crossed Jai is ready, we need options in attack to give us confidence for the next few weeks.

Don’t know who MP will play at Hooker?

I think we need a fast bench for Huddersfield and not the usual heavy.

Leeming to start, not sure if he will do 80 so maybe Farrell will rotate in?
Leeming will maybe give us a bit more open play.