Gildart joins the Tigers

[Hela Wigmen]

Breaking in Australia. Looks like a double pick up from the Tigers with Hastings going too. 

[Cumbrian Mackem]

3 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said:

Breaking in Australia. Looks like a double pick up from the Tigers with Hastings going too. 

Great news for me. Another Englishman in the NRL and a back at that which will hopefully allow another talented young English player get his chance at wigan.

[Mr Frisky]

5 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said:

Breaking in Australia. Looks like a double pick up from the Tigers with Hastings going too. 

And here's me thinking it would be Cas on a UK RL forum....

[Oxford]

8 minutes ago, Mr Frisky said:

And here's me thinking it would be Cas on a UK RL forum....

They've had enough luck this week, to last them a while Mr F!

[EastLondonMike]

I have no real idea about the youngsters coming through at Wigan, any decent young centres that could in a season or two replace Gildart?

Will be interesting to see how he goes over there though. Best of luck to him. I think the only thing he lacks compared to many of the outside backs in the NRL is size. 

[Futtocks]

His main problem is that, like Luke Thompson, he's joining a club that are currently a bit rubbish.

[Scubby]

I look forward to Exiled Wiganer removing him from contention for future England squads. His form is bound to suffer and those pesky Aussies might get to know his game - pah!

[Scubby]

Sadly, Wigan have gone from 4 time World Club Champions to an NRL nursery club. Hopefully they can sign Gildart back in a few years. 

[DavidM]

Good luck to him . Swap deal with The Jet ?

[Cumbrian Mackem]

9 minutes ago, EastLondonMike said:

I have no real idea about the youngsters coming through at Wigan, any decent young centres that could in a season or two replace Gildart?

Will be interesting to see how he goes over there though. Best of luck to him. I think the only thing he lacks compared to many of the outside backs in the NRL is size. 

Umlya Hanley or Sam halsall perhaps?

Im sure who could add another 5-10 kg without it slowing him down.

[EagleEyePie]

31 minutes ago, EastLondonMike said:

I have no real idea about the youngsters coming through at Wigan, any decent young centres that could in a season or two replace Gildart?

Will be interesting to see how he goes over there though. Best of luck to him. I think the only thing he lacks compared to many of the outside backs in the NRL is size. 

The only young centre coming through at the moment is Sam Halsall. He's played for England at academy level but probably isn't at the same level the likes of Gildart, King or Percival were at the same age. Lack of rugby due to the pandemic won't be helping.

Wigan do have Hardaker and Bibby for next season but French probably isn't going to be here next year so there's definitely some changes required in the backs. Also Bibby has failed to nail down a centre spot so far so just handing him that role without him earning it would be an obvious step down.

[EastLondonMike]

4 minutes ago, EagleEyePie said:

The only young centre coming through at the moment is Sam Halsall. He's played for England at academy level but probably isn't at the same level the likes of Gildart, King or Percival were at the same age. Lack of rugby due to the pandemic won't be helping.

Wigan do have Hardaker and Bibby for next season but French probably isn't going to be here next year so there's definitely some changes required in the backs. Also Bibby has failed to nail down a centre spot so far so just handing him that role without him earning it would be an obvious step down.

Not sold on Bibby. Don't think he offers much at all really. Certainly not at centre. Might need to try and pick up someone from the NRL for a proper replacement.

[Cumbrian Mackem]

What’s hakim miloudi doing these days??

[Scubby]

12 minutes ago, EastLondonMike said:

Not sold on Bibby. Don't think he offers much at all really. Certainly not at centre. Might need to try and pick up someone from the NRL for a proper replacement.

Reminds me of Shaun Ainscough who was scoring tries for Wigan but just didn't look the part long term. Tom Davies on the other hand. Why the hell did they let that kid go? 

[JohnM]

Hell be back, once he's learned to be homesick.... Unless of course, he's properly supported by his new employer. 

[Davo5]

1 hour ago, Hela Wigmen said:

Breaking in Australia. Looks like a double pick up from the Tigers with Hastings going too. 

Been common knowledge for months over here,good luck to the lad.

[Hela Wigmen]

30 minutes ago, Cumbrian Mackem said:

What’s hakim miloudi doing these days??

Signing for Toulouse so they can get rid of some pesky foreigners. 

[Lowdesert]

18 minutes ago, Davo5 said:

Been common knowledge for months over here,good luck to the lad.

Let’s hope he can get back to full fitness.  If he does, he will be ok.

[Cumbrian Mackem]

12 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said:

Signing for Toulouse so they can get rid of some pesky foreigners. 

Hope you’re right.

[Cheshire Setter]

I can see a bit of a local tug of war for Toby King as he’s off contract this year.   He’s already turned down Warrington’s first offer.   Not marquee level but there aren’t many decent centres in the game at the moment and he probably feels he can command a bit more salt.

[Scubby]

4 minutes ago, Cheshire Setter said:

I can see a bit of a local tug of war for Toby King as he’s off contract this year.   He’s already turned down Warrington’s first offer.   Not marquee level but there aren’t many decent centres in the game at the moment and he probably feels he can command a bit more salt.

What do you think the TK Max is for the kid? Would you make him one of Warrington's top earners? Can they even?

[Waynebennettswinger]

What is the deal with Hankinson? Do Wigan Fans rate him at all? I thought he was on loan for a year and then due to return?

 

[Hela Wigmen]

14 minutes ago, Cheshire Setter said:

I can see a bit of a local tug of war for Toby King as he’s off contract this year.   He’s already turned down Warrington’s first offer.   Not marquee level but there aren’t many decent centres in the game at the moment and he probably feels he can command a bit more salt.

I’d take him, with Naiqama’s contract ending this year. 

[Nate90]

Good move for Oliver Gildart but West's need to sign forwards instead of backs. The defence is appalling.

[Waynebennettswinger]

16 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said:

I’d take him, with Naiqama’s contract ending this year. 

Interesting what may happen with Saints, Coote is off contract and undecided (the club appear relaxed on this), Naiqama is only 32 so could go around another year or two but against those decisions Saints must continue to develop Welsby with a position in mind, there are also other young 3/4s waiting for their chances. Would you take King over Naiqama now?