Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:00 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

That would all depend on what King's expectations are. If he's prepared to be a squad player (i.e. not automatically first choice) and take a salary that reflects that then I could see Wigan considering it given how well he did in 2023.

I think you're right. He will drop in money but would he drop down to being on squad player money? If other offers were on the table then probably not. He's somebody worth keeping an eye on. One thing that certainly isn't a worry nowadays is his fitness. He seems to have turned in to a fitness fanatic away from the field, which certainly didn't look the case in the year or two before his loan move at Wigan.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:09 pm  

jonh wrote:

As much as I rated King at Wigan I think with the development of Eckersley that ship has sailed.

If Keighran departs our centres need to be Wardle and ZE as at his level of ability and age he needs to be rewarded as the next cab off the rank. It may well be Keighrans shirt again in 2026 if he stays but if not ZE is the only man that should replace him, whenever he departs.

I think it would be sensible to extend AK’s deal. Zac is only in the first year of his four year contract and needs time, and competition, for him to fully develop.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:10 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

I think you're right. He will drop in money but would he drop down to being on squad player money? If other offers were on the table then probably not. He's somebody worth keeping an eye on. One thing that certainly isn't a worry nowadays is his fitness. He seems to have turned in to a fitness fanatic away from the field, which certainly didn't look the case in the year or two ybefore his loan move at Wigan.

More likely that he will end up at Saints.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:11 pm  

Zig wrote:

I think it would be sensible to extend AK’s deal. Zac is only in the first year of his four year contract and needs time, and competition, for him to fully develop.

I wouldn’t be against retaining him for 2026 with Eckersley taking the shirt in 2027.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:01 pm  

Interesting developments in the last few days. Couple of youngsters gone out on loan to London and now Isa going.

We look to be going into the season as it stands with only 3 front line secondrow players. 1 of who in Walters has yet to really hit the straps if we are honest.

We also now have a quota spot to play with.

Potential for mid season signing or maybe sooner. Invariably some quality players become available from the NRL 2/3 months into their season.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:11 pm  

jonh wrote:

Interesting developments in the last few days. Couple of youngsters gone out on loan to London and now Isa going.

We look to be going into the season as it stands with only 3 front line secondrow players. 1 of who in Walters has yet to really hit the straps if we are honest.

We also now have a quota spot to play with.

Potential for mid season signing or maybe sooner. Invariably some quality players become available from the NRL 2/3 months into their season.

Watkins from Salford? He probably will want a 2 year deal which could make it a non starter.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:15 pm  

jonh wrote:

Interesting developments in the last few days. Couple of youngsters gone out on loan to London and now Isa going.

We look to be going into the season as it stands with only 3 front line secondrow players. 1 of who in Walters has yet to really hit the straps if we are honest.

We also now have a quota spot to play with.

Potential for mid season signing or maybe sooner. Invariably some quality players become available from the NRL 2/3 months into their season.

Wigan are working on an overseas signing as we speak.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:16 pm  

The Yellow Giraffe wrote:

Wigan are working on an overseas signing as we speak.

Any clues TYG?

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:21 pm  

Itchy Arsenal wrote:

Any clues TYG?

That’s all I’ve got at the minute. I’m not being deliberately vague. Just been told they’re hopeful the quota spot won’t be empty for long.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:21 pm  

The Yellow Giraffe wrote:

Wigan are working on an overseas signing as we speak.

If that’s the case this would suggest we have him.

I don’t see any other reason for Isa to retire if we hadn’t.

No mention of physical issues in his retirement release just opportunities away from the game.