Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:17 pm  

I would love to see him in a Wigan shirt.

He's only 27.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:49 pm  

I have to echo that, would be a fantastic signing.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:02 am  

Pretty Sure 'Big Ben' is one of the culprits of the 'bro-culture' at NZW, along with the likes of Hurrell (who's since been sold) along with a few others. Poor discipline, doesn't like the train etc.

I find it odd how people turn their nose up at Zac but greet Ben with open arms.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Sep 20, 2016 12:08 pm  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

Pretty Sure 'Big Ben' is one of the culprits of the 'bro-culture' at NZW, along with the likes of Hurrell (who's since been sold) along with a few others. Poor discipline, doesn't like the train etc.

I find it odd how people turn their nose up at Zac but greet Ben with open arms.

To be fair, stories about Hardaker's misbehaviour are going to all over the UK press; for a player on the other side of the world, not so much.

Certainly in playing ability terms BM would be a great acquisition.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Sep 20, 2016 1:54 pm  

moto748 wrote:

To be fair, stories about Hardaker's misbehaviour are going to all over the UK press; for a player on the other side of the world, not so much.

Certainly in playing ability terms BM would be a great acquisition.

So would Zac Hardaker.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:21 am  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

Pretty Sure 'Big Ben' is one of the culprits of the 'bro-culture' at NZW, along with the likes of Hurrell (who's since been sold) along with a few others. Poor discipline, doesn't like the train etc.

I find it odd how people turn their nose up at Zac but greet Ben with open arms.

Possibly. I think that culture was part of the problem at NZW, spit them up and I hope they would adapt into a new culture and the clubs they go to. Hurrell hasn't made any headlines for the wrong reasons since leaving.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:22 am  

Trainman wrote:

Possibly. I think that culture was part of the problem at NZW, spit them up and I hope they would adapt into a new culture and the clubs they go to. Hurrell hasn't made any headlines for the wrong reasons since leaving.

True. With the new change to recruitment maybe the likes of Ben and Zac would be on our radar. Both established good players. Only issue is, if you're spending more on individuals your squad is likely to feature less depth... interesting to see what balance would be best.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Sep 22, 2016 2:51 pm  

Heard a few rumours that there will be a half time announcement tomorrow, anyone else heard anything?

Couple of people said it could be Joe Burgess being eligible this season but hardly doubt it due to registration deadline but who knows, we could of got him registered for this season but let him play till the end of the NRL season

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:01 pm  

I've seen some stuff about it. Talk of Andy Farrell returning just have to wait and see.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:45 pm  

KingRoss11 wrote:

Heard a few rumours that there will be a half time announcement tomorrow, anyone else heard anything?

Wouldn't be surprised if it was just a video message from Pat Richards to the fans, rather than a signing being announced.