Super League 2013

[kinboshi]

I guess that's why Wigan were 33/1 on before the game!

[kinboshi]

Heard rumours (pretty strong ones) that Wigan will be signing Andy Powell from RU for three years.  Other than knowing he's a big unit with decent hands, don't know too much about him.  Not sure if I'd rather see young players come through (such as Tom Spencer and Dom Crosby) instead of signing someone from union, especially someone that age.  We do need some size in the forwards, and he certainly brings that.

Any union fans got thoughts on him?

[technolog]

When he first made the Wales team, he was a very impressive player, a real force to be reckoned with. His star is definitely declining though and he's now something of a journeyman. Not sure if his fall from grace was coincident with the infamous golf buggy incident

[hector62]

He is a waste of time. Not a tenth as good as he thinks he is, and he is very dumb.

[kinboshi]

He is a waste of time. Not a tenth as good as he thinks he is, and he is very dumb.

Sounds perfect as a front rower then

[BulldozerD]

He is a waste of time. Not a tenth as good as he thinks he is, and he is very dumb.

Sounds perfect as a front rower then

or straight swap for Hock

[kinboshi]

When he first made the Wales team, he was a very impressive player, a real force to be reckoned with. His star is definitely declining though and he's now something of a journeyman. Not sure if his fall from grace was coincident with the infamous golf buggy incident

Yeah, if he does sign for Wigan it'll certainly liven things up around the place

[kinboshi]

He is a waste of time. Not a tenth as good as he thinks he is, and he is very dumb.

Sounds perfect as a front rower then

or straight swap for Hock

Hock on his day is one of the best in the game. His problem is that he does stupid things as well which means he's not at the top of his game enough.

[TightEnd]

Terrible signing

Complete party animal, terrible attitude

Union well rid of him

[Acidmouse]

Looking forward to Leeds vs Bradford tonight, we aint played for two weeks and I feel will have too much for Bradford.

1/4 on for Leeds I dont think so, most probs small nibble on Bradford 4/1 and Bradford Leeds FT 7/1.

[kinboshi]

Bradford started off well against Catalan last week, but then died away and Catalan overran them fairly comfortably.  I think Leeds will be too much for them, at home especially.  The bookies have it to Leeds by 12 points. 

I like the Bradford HT / Leeds FT bet @ 7/1.

Leeds will be a stronger side when Hardaker and Jones-Bishop are back that's for sure.

[kinboshi]

As for the Wigan v Sintellens game, can't really see beyond a Wigan win.  Lomax, Hohaia, Puletua and Roby will be missing - which leaves them far weaker than Wigan, even with Mossop, Hansen, Lauaki and Flower missing.  Just think Wigan have more strength in depth.

O'Loughlin and McIllorum were both doubts, but are expected to play and both are big players who make a big difference for Wigan.  Sam Tomkins also was a slight worry, but I'm sure he'd want to play this one even if he's on crutches.

I think Sintellens will try to go big and win it down the middle.  But I expect Wigan to stand up to them and look to spread the play wide as often as possible and have too much for them in terms of speed.

So I have Leeds and Wigan to win their derbies, but not sure about the Hull one - could be close and should be a fair few points.  The draw might be on again!

[Acidmouse]

Great game draw about right. Least we snagged a 10/1 and 8/1 upsets today;) Salford and widness winning lol

[kinboshi]

Great results for Wigan this weekend so far. The league is the most unpredictable it's been for a while imo.

Glad we beat Sintellens, but made a meal of it, when it should have been a lot easier. O'Loughlin and Tomkins aren't fit, and as soon as possible they need a chance to recover as they are obviously key for Wigan and will be needed at the business end of the season.

[kinboshi]

Liam Farrell has been Wigan's outstanding player this season.  Really stepped up to the plate.

However, maybe he's on the decline.  He only made 40 tackles and 143 metres against Sintellens, and he has now missed a tackle this season!

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