The Virtual Terrace • 2019 Player Ins & Outs
MadDogg wrote:
The Wigan board are kings of bad spin.
Hastings joined Wigan as they're essentially offering him a one year contract on very good money. Plus he might have a chance at a trophy which will be next to impossible at Salford next year.
Wigan have basically signed Hastings for 1 season before the NRL release clause comes into force (IF an NRL club then actually wants to sign him after this time ?)
If not then Wigan could have him for longer (But with the constant threat that Hastings could return home at the drop of a hat when an NRL club comes calling)
IMO Leeds wanted him badly and were even willing to pay a transfer fee to Salford in order to get him in for the remainder of the 2019 season plus for a further guaranteed 3 seasons beyond,But without an NRL release clause!
IMO this is the best decision for the Rhinos at this moment in time.
What happens if Hastings does get the call during pre season of 2021,How will Wigan deal with that at such a late time before the new season?
Or more to the point how would the Rhinos have dealt with this?
Perhaps Wigan fancied the gamble more than the Rhinos did and only time will tell.....Fantastic player though
Statistics: Posted by The Biffs Back — Tue Jul 09, 2019 6:50 pm — Replies 1193 — Views 119966