Rather than focus on Wigan's shortcomings, of which, there were many, it would be nice to credit Cas for their efforts. We are missing several players who would normally be in the first team squad and have, imo, been a trite unfortunate in our previous losses, bar Wakefield. I am, however, grounded, and expect us to finish anywhere between 6th and 10th.

Brilliant display from Cas Tigers and we should be getting more credit than all the headlines been about Wigan losing.

Gale, Dorn, Finn and Carney were top drawer and we looked the hungrier of the two sides all night. Not perfect from Tigers and still plenty to build on but we do look like we have turned a little corner last night.

Sure Cas exceeded expectations last year, but they always gave the impression of a very well coached team. This year it has been a matter of time. Wigan, OTOH, have also exceeded my expectations since MM left. They have some very average 'international' players. Smith is Deacon without any kicking ability, McIlorum the ultimate flat track bully, Mossop a pudding, Farrell is just not big enough (though a cracking SL player), Gelling is Tony Iro without the flair, Tomkins has the ability but has developed an awful arrogance. Now that Wane's coaching technique of flogging them to death hasn't worked he seems bereft of ideas. Long may it continue.

Haha, really? McIlorum has been labelled many a thing in his career but flat track bully he is not! If you remember last season performances such as v Leeds at Magic weekend and the WCC v Sydney Roosters you will clearly realise 'flat track bully' couldn't be further from the truth. Well done on the win last night, it may be difficult to say but I do like watching Cas play, very exciting.

Quote ="LewCharnock"Haha, really? McIlorum has been labelled many a thing in his career but flat track bully he is not! If you remember last season performances such as v Leeds at Magic weekend and the WCC v Sydney Roosters you will clearly realise 'flat track bully' couldn't be further from the truth. Well done on the win last night, it may be difficult to say but I do like watching Cas play, very ">exciting.'" Don't think he's a Cas fan.

Quote ="LewCharnock"Haha, really? McIlorum has been labelled many a thing in his career but flat track bully he is not! If you remember last season performances such as v Leeds at Magic weekend and the WCC v Sydney Roosters you will clearly realise 'flat track bully' couldn't be further from the truth. Well done on the win last night, it may be difficult to say but I do like watching Cas play, very ">exciting.'" Don't think he's a Cas fan.

He is.



With McIlorum all I see is a Queens thug who tries to physically dominate opposition which might work against inferior opposition but makes no metres, makes no tries, scores no tries & makes few tackles, especially when it counts.