Yes, but you need the necessary skills. Mathers is no more a standoff than Wellens is, the suggestion of either being a proven 6 is ludicrous. Sure, you could shoe them there and they'd do a job more than say shoving Morley there but is doesnt make them a 6.

You analogies with Eastmond and Wellens are also incredibly poor. Wellens' halfback days were at the very start of his career and after establishing himself as a regular player has found his position. Eastmond is just on the journey to becoming established. Mathers on the other hand has played lots of rugby for numerous teams none of which have felt that he is a stand off. He isnt just going to magically transform into one.

is it just a coincidence that the two players that went the opposite way to Gleeson,appear to be doing quite well goulding at Salford and Mathers at the Wire.... early days yes.....but its also interesting that both clubs have seen a recent upturn in performances whereas Wigan are still pooh....

Obviously someone who didn't watch the match last night.

Calderwood, Moran and even Higham didn't exactly reach their previous heights in the world's most famous Rugby Jersey.
Two of those, like Goulding and Mathers as mentioned before, have resurrected their careers somewhat post-Wigan, IMO debunking the myth that they are the be all and end all of Rugby League.

Definetly a MOM contender on Saturday night. Looks like an intelligent signing for you.

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