Sun 26th May: SL: Salford Red Devils v Wigan Warriors KO 15:00 (Sky/SuperLeague+)

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Sun 26th May: SL: Salford Red Devils v Wigan Warriors KO 15:00 (Sky/SuperLeague+)

[Father Ted]

Wigan looking stronger each week! Warriors by 14.

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

Wigan by 12.

[Exiled Wiganer]

With Wembley places on offer, and players returning from injury, I think we will be pretty focused on this, and will prevail. However, when Salford are good they are very good indeed, so a shock is not out of the question. Salford games are always very watchable, so this is one not to be missed. 

[Vambo]

Given how the last game ended (short drop out) I would imagine that Salford really want to win this one. I expect them to be very up for it.

[Harry Stottle]

In my heart I really want a Salford victory, but my head wants Wigan to win, only because of League placings Salford are catchable for my club Wigan are not.

Sorry Salford fans.

[Pete Grady]

H, please leave your tactical voting until July 4th.

[48C North Stand]

Salford might just nick this by a score or Wigan by 20-30. Depends on Salford's attitude on the night. Smother Wigan's pack and they have a chance. 

[EagleEyePie]

I feel like Salford play better against stronger teams and worse against weaker teams, so in a weird way I think Wigan are good enough to be troubled by Salford today. 

[sweaty craiq]

Start is shocking. No pace or urgency plus mistakes a plenty must get better

[EagleEyePie]

Well that was all too easy. Good angled run from Miski but nothing that should really be leading to a clean break. Woeful defence from Singleton.

[Futtocks]

Nsemba bounces through the defence!

[EagleEyePie]

Some more weak defending. Sneyd didn't even seem to be attempting a tackle there - he was just stood in the way and got knocked on his backside. Wigan not playing particularly well but clearly in control.

[Futtocks]

33 minutes ago, EagleEyePie said:

Some more weak defending. Sneyd didn't even seem to be attempting a tackle there - he was just stood in the way and got knocked on his backside. Wigan not playing particularly well but clearly in control.

I don't think he expected Nsemba to get the ball, like his team-mate who tackled French, who looked the more likely target.

If you're not set to tackle a big guy, you're going to get bounced.

Edited May 26, 2024 by Futtocks

[EagleEyePie]

I think it's fair to say with Mago, Dupree, Hill and Leeming on the field there are many more opportunities for Salford to get at us.

[johnh1]

So Farrell is allowed to stand next to the player playing the ball?

[bobbruce]

Why did the VR ignore all the Wigan defenders offside. 

[EagleEyePie]

Bit daft that the video ref can't judge on a very obvious offside simply because it wasn't specifically referred to by the ref, but if it had been foul play they could interject.

[johnh1]

I'm sure he can judge on offside, but he chose not to.

[EagleEyePie]

Just now, johnh1 said:

I'm sure he can judge on offside, but he chose not to.

I don't think so, though that's purely because I don't recall ever seeing it happen unless the ref specifically asks for it to be checked. Otherwise it would be the starting point for pretty much every video ref decision.

[johnh1]

So the video ref has to ignore an obvious infringement if the on field ref doesn't ask for it? That's crazy.

[Ullman]

28 minutes ago, EagleEyePie said:

I think it's fair to say with Mago, Dupree, Hill and Leeming on the field there are many more opportunities for Salford to get at us.

I take your point after that try for Salford.

[Futtocks]

I can barely see the players for the rain!

[Fevrover]

21 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

I can barely see the players for the rain!

Imagine how the players feel.

[Futtocks]

Just now, Fevrover said:

Imagine how the players feel.

You can see the hailstones bouncing off the grass!