Wigan Warriors • Fans forum - Tuesday 31 August
Jukesays wrote:
They didn't say that about Hastings
They give him an extended break as he also had family issues, whatvthey said was that at the same time he was also in talks with other clubs and that got out into public which aggravated the situation and created perceived issues that he want coming back, when he always was.
As for Williams, they did saybthey offered him the biggest contract etc but not sure what yoy mean about that also impacting on signings. What they did day o the night was that him only counting 75k would have meant we could have fitted him in easy, if we sin another halfback then their full wage, or 150k if they end up marquee would count that could affect other signings.
Jackson Hastings, he obviously had an extended time at home as well. He also had a family situation which was which was very, very grave, and you will have seen that his grandfather sadly passed away this week. The difference with Jackson was that as Bevan was obviously just keeping his head down, Jackson was securing his next move.
Just re-read, yes you are right, back for family reasons but also used it as an opportunity to secure next move.
Re the next point I made:
Do you not think the first 3 points contradict what they offered Williams?
[list=]" That’s why we haven’t rushed out to buy yet another expensive player because we can’t afford it."
"So, when you look at, when people ask the question about why we don’t buy more players, or we’ve got to have salary cap left, because Jackson Hastings is leaving, there are two things you got to do. You got to stay compliant under the salary cap, first of all, and then secondly, you got to be able to afford it."
"So, when he is talking about how much we can spend on players, etc, we have to factor in increases in rent – it certainly as a burden."[/list]
"Look at what we bid for George Williams, we offered George Williams the biggest ever contract that Wigan have ever had in 149 years."
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