Probably already been discussed but thought i'd start a poll, we'll probably find out in a matter of hours at wakefeild but it's all in fun.

Deacon for me. One of the best in the league.

Voted for Deacon but either Pat or Deacon will do, it's nice to have 2 world class kickers in the team.

To be fair Pat was dire last season. He missed more kicks at goal than anyone else in Super League. His previous performances should see him keep the job though I think. Plus the fact that Pat is a guaranteed starter, whereas Deacon might sit the odd game out

pat after today

It's only one game and we haven't seen Deacon kicking for Wigan but 4 from 4 by Pat today, a couple of difficult ones too, looks like he's nominating himself to be the kicker once again.

Doesn't bother me if Feka kicked goals (if he could actually kick), any of 'em will do!

PAAAAAAAAT all the way i cant see deacon playing every game and we dont need be upstting pats consistancey by letting deacon do the job every so often

1st Pat

2nd Deacs when he is one the pitch

3rd The pig

Stats



2009 Richards 69% v Deacon 79%

2008 Richards 78% v Deacon 83%

2007 Richards 81% v Deacon 83%



Overall since Richards took over kicking duties in '07 - Richards 76% v Deacon 82%



I voted for Deacon to kick when he's on based on the stats, especially as Pat had a bad year with the boot last season.

phelps kicked a few good ones from touch line

Surprised it took so long for Phelps to get a mention (I assume most posters including the original poster didn't go today), Phelps hit a couple of beauties which effectively won us the game. Goal Kicking coach (if we have one) seems to be doing a great job on first show. Personally it's a simple case of being Pat's job to lose.