Can Wigan command any sort of transfer fee for him to get out of his contract?

more than likely. RU had to pay a lot for the likes of Harris (£1m) and that

as did Bradford

Why do Union want him, do they not watch him play and SL and see him make numerous mistakes and give away penalties???? When i watch this kid, yeah he is big and strong but i get really frustrated, usually forcing the pass and doesn't seem to have a decent rugby brain between the ears.

Yes, he'll fit right in with England RU

Very True!

We can't lose his brother to RU, whatever it takes.

Joel is very replaceable, Sam is a one off so lets get behind him in the 4N, lets show him how much England needs him.

If you think that would persuade him to refuse any lucrative offer, you're madder than Jack McMad.

Every player's a one-off and none are worth central contracts or any other such nonsense. If they want to go, wish them well, move on and find their replacement.

All we can hope is that for the time being only Joel switches codes, quickly realises what a bag of sh*t union is, and convinces his brother not to follow him to the dark side

We have to build for the future and cannot lose our exciting players with the wow factor. If nothing else it sends the signal out that we are to be taken seriously as a sport and hence makes us a better proposition to attract income/sponsorship.
I would much sooner see some central financial support for a few integral to the future as opposed to the central support for over the hill antipodeans that we have now via Sky SL funding.

Union have a long and proud history of taking the wrong players from RL and then playing them in the wrong positions... seems they can only get the wingers right

There are a few SL players that (if played in the right position) would be sensational in league... well, as sensational as the rules of that sport allow you to be. Luckily, the Union authorities don’t seem to be able to see this