Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Aug 23, 2024 3:34 am  

MadDogg wrote:

Wigan announced an extension for Nsemba until the end of 2027 a few months back. I fear that will be the latest Wigan will be able to keep hold of him but fingers crossed.

Hope the club stand firm and not accept him going early for a fee.

Another 3 seasons of Nsemba would be great.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Aug 23, 2024 5:26 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

Wigan announced an extension for Nsemba until the end of 2027 a few months back. I fear that will be the latest Wigan will be able to keep hold of him but fingers crossed.

He will be a marquee player by then, I think we may see his contract extended.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Aug 23, 2024 10:25 pm  

I as a wire fan am a big fan of Nsemba but I'd just like to ask do you guys rate him higher than KPP?

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Aug 23, 2024 10:52 pm  

DizzyHeights wrote:

I as a wire fan am a big fan of Nsemba but I'd just like to ask do you guys rate him higher than KPP?

Personally (and I'm sure others will have different views) I think k Nsemba is way ahead of KPP at this point of their development I.e at their age

I wasnt sure KPP had enough toughness about him up until the last 15 games or so of last year. Up until then he'd done some fancy stuff but his defense and positioning in defence was questionable and I never really saw him dominate

Last 15 games of last year he made me eat my words and I thi k he's made a very good start to his NRL career

Nsemba as of now has had far more impact, and imo has ahd a far better first 12/18 months start to his career.
Obviously there are development areas bit if he can work with the coaches and players over the next 2 years I think there'll be a far better player then KPP was at that 21/22 age and he'll have had far more good/great games for Wigan than KPP had (not bagging KPP as I say as he made me eat my words last year and he could have been MOM for me in the grand final)

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Aug 23, 2024 11:53 pm  

I've argued here before that KPP hadn't been all that in the NRL, and most disagreed with me. But I have noted that his performances have certainly improved since Jackson Hastings left the side, who, frankly, didn't seem to trust him. But then, we know that's a common trait with Hastings. I still don't think KPP has pulled up many trees compared to the many excellent second-rowers in the NRL, and yes, I do think Nsemba has the potential to be a better player.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 24, 2024 5:40 am  

Isa, Cooper and Hampshire are leaving (to my knowledge) so you would think it would leave us with a decent bit of room to extend and improve others contracts, iv heard a rumour Byrne might be going to Salford and if so I could see us signing a second rower. It would be a kick in the teeth if Eckersley leaves and also a little disappointing that Douglas is apparently surplus to requirements but in a salary capped sport these are the perils of being a top team I suppose.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Aug 25, 2024 7:11 pm  

CobraCraig wrote:

Isa, Cooper and Hampshire are leaving (to my knowledge) so you would think it would leave us with a decent bit of room to extend and improve others contracts, iv heard a rumour Byrne might be going to Salford and if so I could see us signing a second rower. It would be a kick in the teeth if Eckersley leaves and also a little disappointing that Douglas is apparently surplus to requirements but in a salary capped sport these are the perils of being a top team I suppose.

cooper is 100% going to wire

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Aug 25, 2024 9:22 pm  

My daughter is friends with eckersleys girlfriend. I showed her the post about saints being in discussions and she did some digging. First of all his brother never said such a thing because the whole family know they are close to agreeing a new multi year deal with wigan

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Aug 27, 2024 6:47 am  

RobRiches wrote:

My daughter is friends with eckersleys girlfriend. I showed her the post about saints being in discussions and she did some digging. First of all his brother never said such a thing because the whole family know they are close to agreeing a new multi year deal with wigan

Go on then I'll bite

I know this is a dig at me but let me clear up a few things...

Firstly it wasn't my rumour, I heard it from someone else and simply asked the question of Eckersley's contract status on here as I couldn't find any details online. I've said on here and on RV that I would be very surprised if he doesn't stay at Wigan. My only hope from a Saints POV was that he was out of contract at the end of this season and we threw more money at him and the promise of game time every week something that may not happen with a full strength team at Wigan.

Secondly isn't the idea of a rumours thread to discuss rumours?

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:56 am  

Stu M wrote:

Go on then I'll bite

I know this is a dig at me but let me clear up a few things...

Firstly it wasn't my rumour, I heard it from someone else and simply asked the question of Eckersley's contract status on here as I couldn't find any details online. I've said on here and on RV that I would be very surprised if he doesn't stay at Wigan. My only hope from a Saints POV was that he was out of contract at the end of this season and we threw more money at him and the promise of game time every week something that may not happen with a full strength team at Wigan.

Secondly isn't the idea of a rumours thread to discuss rumours?

Wigan Today have confirmed Douglas has had his contract extended by the years option and have said it just leaves Cooper, Isa and Hampshire without a deal, so I don't think Eckersley is OOC this year. It could come down to a decision for Wigan next year as to whether they extend Adam Keighran's deal or give Eckersley a pay increase and a starting shirt.