Quote: Boyd-Tamati-Jackson "He's not exactly going to bring his young family all the way over from Australia just before Christmas send off his passport to renew his visa then suddenly decide to retire.What can you say, Joel was offered a long term contract but was only interested in a one year deal let's just hope he play's to his potential.At the end of the day there's no sentiment in top class sport these days it's all about results.However you have to feel for Hicks.'"
Stop talking guff. We were maxed out to the salary cap - JM has taken over CH's contract for this year, playing for the same wage. King's contract runs out this year so when he goes this will free up space under the cap. JM can then renegotiate and play to a figure that better represents his ability and honours. We're not in a position to be able to offer longer than a year.
Saying he was only interested in a one year deal is spurious at the least and embarrassing at best.
