Out-of-contract Wigan Warriors ace Joe Burgess insists focus is on form - not his future

[josie andrews]

Red-hot Joe Burgess insists he has yet to consider his future beyond this season.

The winger, who backed up his hat-trick in the 42-0 win against Catalans with two tries at Castleford last Friday, is out-of-contract later this year. But he says his focus remains on cementing his place in the team after an 11-month injury lay-off.

“I’ve got to get back playing before I can think about that,” said the 24-year-old, who made his comeback against Salford little more than two weeks ago. “My first goal was to get in the team and cement my spot – and I’m not there yet.

“I’ll need five or six good games before I can feel it’s cemented. I’ve not even thought about a contract.”

Burgess was left out of the England elite training squad last month. “Trying to play well enough to get in the GB squad is a bigger goal than thinking of my contract,” he added.

Burgess burst onto the scene in 2014 and had a year in the NRL with Sydney Roosters and then Souths before returning to his hometown club.

Sean O'Loughlin, Thomas Leuluai and Tony Clubb are among the other Wigan players out of contract at the end of this year.



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[Caboosegg]

If he finds form hes probably going to go back to NRL.

We could be in a bad way next season if we dont do some solid recruitment.

[wontoofree]

Yes, I agree that he'll be off to Oz as soon as his contract is up. It's a pity, as he is a really good winger.

[Wandering Warrior]

I heard a couple of guys mention a deal was done and dusted at the Catalans game.
I was quite surprised as I think he's not been the same player before his injury since he came back!?
He certainly proved my thoughts wrong in the last couple of games, I suspect what they said may be near to the mark?

[DaveO]

Sean O'Loughlin, Thomas Leuluai and Tony Clubb are among the other Wigan players out of contract at the end of

This is the more interesting part of the article for me. Burgess may or may not stay but if he leaves we do have replacements if not as good at least up there with the rest of SL wingers.

With these three being the age they are I don’t think the club can just take the easy option and send them around again. It’s got to find quality replacements so this will be a true test of IL’s and KR’s recruitment policy and an indication of their ambitions for the club.

I can’t say I am full of confidence they will deliver.

[old hooker]

If he finds form hes probably going to go back to NRL.

We could be in a bad way next season if we dont do some solid recruitment.

We are not in the best of health this season

[shaunedwardsfanclub]

Red-hot Joe Burgess insists he has yet to consider his future beyond this season.

The winger, who backed up his hat-trick in the 42-0 win against Catalans with two tries at Castleford last Friday, is out-of-contract later this year. But he says his focus remains on cementing his place in the team after an 11-month injury lay-off.

“I’ve got to get back playing before I can think about that,” said the 24-year-old, who made his comeback against Salford little more than two weeks ago. “My first goal was to get in the team and cement my spot – and I’m not there yet.

“I’ll need five or six good games before I can feel it’s cemented. I’ve not even thought about a contract.”

Burgess was left out of the England elite training squad last month. “Trying to play well enough to get in the GB squad is a bigger goal than thinking of my contract,” he added.

Burgess burst onto the scene in 2014 and had a year in the NRL with Sydney Roosters and then Souths before returning to his hometown club.

Sean O'Loughlin, Thomas Leuluai and Tony Clubb are among the other Wigan players out of contract at the end of this year.



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Sammut, Sarginson.

[stevo38]

sarginson can go

[fozzieskem]

We sat in the stands on Friday at Cas and one thing they all agreed was Sarginson and how good a player he is?

Wonder what it is Wigan’s fans can’t see that others do?

[josie andrews]

We sat in the stands on Friday at Cas and one thing they all agreed was Sarginson and how good a player he is?

Wonder what it is Wigan’s fans can’t see that others do?

People have players they just don’t like no matter what! Which is very sad