Time for the kids to step up.

Wells would be ideal if fit, otherwise it's probably going to be Paisley's opportunity.

I'd imagine Isa will start and Farrell's replacement will be off the bench.

We'll probably see Isa play there, which is far from an exciting prospect. He'll probably be dependable and solid I guess, but I'd like to see Wells (is he injured again as I thought he was going to be back for the start of the season?) or Paisley get a chance. Maybe Hamlin will be considered too. If he hadn't been loaned out to Workington then Caine Barnes could have been worth a shout too.

I agree with Cherry Pie, I think Gabe could do some damage running more on the edge, he is quick enough and his defence is good. Where the real problems lie will be the lack of understanding in defence on our right edge with Davies, Gilly, possibly Sammut and Isa/ whoever all strangers to each other.

I think we should dip in to the transfer market and bring H back from Widnes as cover. He can still cut it at the top level and would add depth to the squad

Its ok because everybody enjoyed the game. Well worth losing Farrell for 4 months, ask Jukes and Phuzzy

Wembley 85 was like CP 87. was away in the Navy for 91 but managed 2017 and Sunday night, both were great events and promoted Rugby League, Wigan and the Roosters on the world stage, i think your not a Wigan fan..??

Im not a Wigan fan because i dont want to see Farrell out for 4 months and i dont think we should bother playing the WCC in January and it should be played after the GF whilst both clubs have the same teams/coaches? Good one.

Injuries are part of the game. Nobody wants to see a player get hurt and miss part of the season but it’s a part of life in RL. It’s why we have a squad and not just 17 players.
The game was well worth losing a player for 4 months, as sad as it is. Commercially, it was great for the club, performance and experience wise it was a great night for the club. Farrell is a cracking back rower and it’s a shame he’ll miss a few months but the positives far outweigh the negatives.

Losing Farrell for a big chunk of the season seems to be par for the course these days, regardless of what matches he's played in.

If we want someone from Widnes I would be looking at Sam Walters who played for England v Australia academy in December, a big fast 2nd row.

Ben Kilner could do a very good job in that position as could Liam Paisley and/or a fit Jack Wells.

To The_Enforcer. Maybe players shouldn't train or play in friendlies (Luke Gale, Kevin Brown)

yes think he has missed more than he has played the last few seasons