Deserves his own thread.
I know Sam was outstanding yesterday, but Hansen was superb. His aggressive defence and hard running epitomised the way the game should be played.

If IL is reading this, get Hansen signed now on a two or three year deal before it's too late. He's still only 27 years of age and IMO could make an even better prop in a couple of years time.

Hansen, Lauaki and Sam won us that game yesterday.

I thought Lauaki had his best game in a Wigan shirt.

Great to hear about Lauaki (missed the game due to work), how did Sam Powell get on?

Three years for me. He is so important as he adds experience to a young pack and is inspiring in his play.

Sam did alright, had to step up when Blake went off. Tomkins went to stand off 2nd half and began to control the game, Powell did nothing wrong and did his job perfectly well.

Correct

Also thought Flower played well once again & Thornley got himself involved in the Hard stuff yesterday driving the ball out.
Agree about Lauaki as well.

who was playing where after green went off?

Sam T went to stand off when we were going forward but was at Fb when we were defending. Apart from that everything was normal.

I noticed on the highlights that Richards scored from FB so I assume Thornley to LW and Hughes to LC

yep......liked the switch play with Sam and Pat in attack and defence, they seemed to take a bit of time to re-organise after Blake went off but the last 10 minutes of 1st half and all 2nd half they looked a totally different side to the first 30 minutes

H has got his match fitness back after injury, we were on the side , you are really close to the play some of his hits were awesome, he came over after the game with a huge smile , sign him up IL.

H had easily his best game since his return. I thought Faz was excellent too apart from a sloppy pass to Lockers in the first half. Lockers himself had one of his poorer games especially in that first half, but we can firgive him that after his outstanding season so far.

I wouldn't worry about IL signing H up. He will be offered good terms, if he wants to stay he'll stay if not then we have Hughes, Tuson and Burke to step in just like early season. Burke is a future captain in the making (as is Faz so there'll be a queue!) and Tuson is underrated by most fans. I also think that apart from the Cas away game, when Webster got at him, Hughes rarely lets you down wherever he plays.