Peet: A pleasing performance
- Matt Peet reflected on a ‘pleasing’ performance as the Warriors started the Super League season with a win at Castleford Tigers.
- Peet: “There’s certainly areas we can improve but everyone understands the challenges of this fixture against a very spirited Castleford team.”
- FT | Castleford Tigers 4-32 Wigan Warriors.
Matt Peet reflected on a ‘pleasing’ performance as Wigan Warriors opened the super league campaign with a 32-4 victory at Castleford Tigers.
The Warriors scored five tries at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle to defeat a Castleford Tigers side who saw Liam Watts sent off for a high tackle after 30 minutes.
Reflecting on the victory, Peet said: “It was pleasing performance. There’s certainly areas we can improve but everyone understands the challenges of this fixture against a very spirited Castleford team who were very committed. In the end we had the quality to get away and make it a decent win.”
Patrick Mago crossed for the Warriors’ first try of the Super League season before assisting Bevan French moments before the break. Praising the forward, Peet said: “He was excellent tonight – our Man of the Match. It’s all about consistency for everyone but credit to Patrick for his hard work – I’m pleased for him.”
Providing an update on Luke Thompson, who was forced off in the first half after failing a HIA, Peet said: “The way Luke has been in pre-season and the way he started the game, he was looking excellent. It’s a blow but his health has to come first. He’s taken a whack on the head so it’s the right thing for the player.”
On Mike Cooper, who came off the bench to play his first Super League minutes since April, Peet said: “I thought he was very good. We will need a big shift from him through the week, but tonight has put him in good stead.”
Looking ahead to the World Club Challenge clash against Penrith Panthers, Peet said: “Tonight was definitely a test we expected. Having that full-blooded game will physically prepare the lads for next week.”
Read our match report from this evening’s win in West Yorkshire HERE.
Matt Peet is sponsored by Warriors Lotto Agents.
