The impressive stats behind Jack Farrimond’s Wigan Warriors home debut

Friday night was one to remember for Jack Farrimond, who produced a man of the match performance in Wigan Warriors’ 36-0 win over London Broncos.

The 18-year-old, who is still eligible to play for the academy side, made his first-team debut in Wigan’s 60-22 away win against London Broncos in the capital earlier this season.

And he backed it up in the reverse fixture on Friday night, scoring two tries, providing one assist and kicking six goals from as many attempts, including several from the touchline, in what was a commanding display, showing maturity beyond his years his.

Farrimond was strong on both sides of the ball in his home debut at the newly named Brick Community Stadium. He made 117 yards from 11 carries, which included two clean breaks and seven disposals.

And the scrum-half, who hails from Leigh, made 16 tackles in defense as well, including a try-saver to keep the Broncos clean with just minutes left on the clock.

Speaking in his post-match press conference, Wigan manager Matt Peet was full of praise for Farrimond, who has been selected from the England Academy squad to face France in Warrington on July 2.

“I’m compensated for him, he deserves it,” Peet said.

“I think as soon as the game started he started running with the ball and defended well. You could tell he was in it and I’m really pleased with him, he was confident when he was scoring goals and he saved that try at the end and that was the game the boys picked up in the dressing room and praised him. for.

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“It’s a testament to Jack’s dedication, he comes from a good family who support him very well, quite frankly it’s Jack’s family and John Duffy (Wigan transition coach) and Shane Eccles (head of youth) over the last few years. i did a great job with it.

“John Duffy is like a personal mentor (to Farrimond) so John deserves all the credit tonight. I know how it feels when you bring a player through and they have a night like that, he’ll be buzzing and rightfully so.

“It’s really positive news for the club that they secured him on a long-term deal last year, which he and his dad were keen to do – to be honest – he wants to play for Wigan and I’m sure he has more many good days ahead. .”

The Warriors are set to be without star defender Jai Field for around six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury, but Farrimond’s impressive display gave Peet a healthy headache, with Bevan French, Harry Smith, Ryan Hampshire and now Farrimond all competing for a place in the spine in Field’s absence.

“He definitely put his best foot forward,” Peet said of Farrimond. I think we have some options there, but as far as taking advantage of the opportunity tonight, he did that.”

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