I come in peace…..

That was what I’d call a proper derby. It felt like every tackle counted. It was as tense as I’ve known it for years.

I think the officials collectively bottled the Dupree one. It was intentional; a clear red for me. If anything the Byrne one was a yellow and they got them the wrong way round.

I think the result was fair. The scoreline possibly flatters us with the Hurrell try. As predicted we came out all guns blazing and dominated for long long spells early doors but Wigan’s defence was superb.

After the red card we were patient and just waited for the right moment and in the end I genuinely don’t think anyone on here can argue with the outcome.

It was a fantastic game between the two teams clearly ahead of the rest.

As the old saying goes; we’ve won the battle but not the war. (Yet).

That’s an even worse red card

I don't see it but he may well prove me wrong, I think Dodd has a far better chance of cementing a spot there than if Lewis went.

Hes a great runner of the ball but thats it for me.

Makinson's departure from Saints confirmed. https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... ds-in-2025

Makinson's departure from Saints confirmed. https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... ds-in-2025

Was rumoured for a few weeks now. He’s been arguable the best English winger for the past few years and I’d say one of the best I’ve seen. I think who ever gets him (Catalan) will have a further few good years out of him.

I wonder if Makinson wanted to stay at saints or move on? Does throw some questions how they line up next year. Makinson has saved that edge leaking many try’s since Hurrell has been at centre. I think they’ll get rid of hurrell, ritson and Bennison to the wing and Blake and davies to centre? Or be in the market for a centre. Looks like it’s going to get worse before it gets better for saints

In my humble opinion Marshall is as good as Makinson,as he did show him a clean pair of heels 2 years ago in the CC semi.Just that Marshy hasnt been given the chance in a international yet and is prob too late now.
Anyway before before any one gets their knickers in a twist Makinson is a great player.