WiganWarriorsFans.com

ancientnloyal wrote:

I'd have Richie Mathers back

MT Smart wrote:If we don't get Tomkins and you're not interested in 'The Count' we'd take Mini in a nano secound thanks.

Kittwazzer wrote:
Just had a quick glance at the Tomkins thread on the NZ Warriors forum and to points are obvious.

Firstly, it is a straight 2 year deal following which he will return to see out his Wigan contract.

Second and more tellingly, their fans are not exactly jumping for joy at the prospect of his arrival. They don't feel another full back is a priority, especially if Locke feels sufficiently sidelined to look for a move. They feel a the need if a prop and a half back should be addressed first. They see his fee and salary too much of a drain on resources. And they are not convinced he will take to the move particularly, as one poster pointed out, many Kiwis flee to Oz for the better climate and lifestyle.

DaveO wrote:

Kittwazzer wrote:
Just had a quick glance at the Tomkins thread on the NZ Warriors forum and to points are obvious.

Firstly, it is a straight 2 year deal following which he will return to see out his Wigan contract.

So is that three seasons at Wigan or one season on his return?

Second and more tellingly, their fans are not exactly jumping for joy at the prospect of his arrival. They don't feel another full back is a priority, especially if Locke feels sufficiently sidelined to look for a move. They feel a the need if a prop and a half back should be addressed first. They see his fee and salary too much of a drain on resources. And they are not convinced he will take to the move particularly, as one poster pointed out, many Kiwis flee to Oz for the better climate and lifestyle.

Well Sam is used to the rain. It's not exactly as if he is moving from the South of France.

As to the NZW priorities it would be very interesting if they addressed the half back one with Sam at 6. If there are doubts over his defence at full back being up too it in the NRL that could be a very astute move IMO.

Kittwazzer wrote:

keptinthedarkfa​ns​ wrote:

BriH wrote:
So, if Sam want's to leave then how (or would you want to) stop him?
Of course, as usual, all this is hypothetical!

Yes I would want to stop him no structure in place to take over for him this season. one more year would see that rectified with present youth.
Of course this is hypothetical but Sam can't go signed a 5 year extension 12 months ago because he dislikes it at Wigan that much with a 3 year gagging order his telepathy must me amazing if he is ready to sign a contract that has never been discused or seen. purely hypothetical tho

Just had a quick glance at the Tomkins thread on the NZ Warriors forum and to points are obvious.

Firstly, it is a straight 2 year deal following which he will return to see out his Wigan contract.

Second and more tellingly, their fans are not exactly jumping for joy at the prospect of his arrival. They don't feel another full back is a priority, especially if Locke feels sufficiently sidelined to look for a move. They feel a the need if a prop and a half back should be addressed first. They see his fee and salary too much of a drain on resources. And they are not convinced he will take to the move particularly, as one poster pointed out, many Kiwis flee to Oz for the better climate and lifestyle.

So it's not all beer and skittles!

Kittwazzer wrote:

No straw damn us wrote:I'd take him in a flash. A model pro who could help develop Tierney (still not convinced about him) and / or Hampshire. He's been playing superbly in the ARL this year, and would be a standout player here.

But it was just a suggestion. Made by you. If this becomes true, I'd recommend you buy some Lottery tickets!

No straw damn us wrote:

Kittwazzer wrote:

No straw damn us wrote:I'd take him in a flash. A model pro who could help develop Tierney (still not convinced about him) and / or Hampshire. He's been playing superbly in the ARL this year, and would be a standout player here.

But it was just a suggestion. Made by you. If this becomes true, I'd recommend you buy some Lottery tickets!

I did. Guess what, not a bloody number!!
I'm hearing it's a done deal on a two year contract. I watched him this morning for Roosters v Manly and he played very well again.

MT Smart wrote:Miniciello always plays well , an off game is very rare.

I hope you have signed him.

Mosse Masoe is a great forward has he signed for wigan ?

Kittwazzer wrote:
Going off their comments, Locke has only stepped up his game in the last few weeks and Elliott seems to see Fish as a winger. Wonder if they know that Sam can play stand off!