According to Thewlis giantsrl.com/news/article/5822/j ... =hootsuite

According to Thewlis giantsrl.com/news/article/5822/j ... =hootsuite

Confirmed by Newcastle Knights www.newcastleknights.com.au/news ... e_war.html

Confirmed by Newcastle Knights www.newcastleknights.com.au/news ... e_war.html

Amazing that Thelwis doesnt yet seem to know if he would be moving in the Giants statement yet Newcastle have confirmed it.

Sorry to see Joe go as one of the most improved players since joining Giants. Would rather he stayed but understand that he wishes to test himself in the NRL. Wish him all the best for his exciting new opportunity down under. Thanks for all he has done with the Giants and will watch out for him in future with interest.

All the very best wishes to him.

"As part of the arrangement we have given them permission to bring forward their signing of Joe Wardle for 2018 to 2017 should they and the player wish to do so and we await to hear if that will or will not be the case."

Another Thewlis belter. Newcastle already announced him with Brown commenting on what a good addition he will be next year. Glad Mamo is finally over the line but for gods sake! Yes Richard, Mamo is good news but the bad news regarding Wardle does not disappear into the ether just because you refuse to acknowledge what you clearly know to be fact already. just be HONEST or at least pay us the courtesy of saying something which is not instantly discredited.

What a complete utter clown ! Makes himself look stupid suppose there is a lot of synergy between us and Newcastle ! He could have added that we are also scouring the market for the top class prop and hooker we also need.

You are making assumptions that thewlis knows - it sounds like he gave wardle permission to make arrangements and perhaps hes leaving the decision up to Joe....... oh and joes family who have got to leave jobs/schools/homes....

God forbid we would treat our players with respect

Why have Newcastle announced it then?

What nonesense? Is it nonesense that the club should say iits up to you if you wish to go or not. Club can't win- usually the moaning is about "getting rid" of a player
Respect for the fans- what are you on about?

I hope Newcastle play him in the centres all the time and let him develop as that's where British Rugby League lacks depth

Centre is by far his best position, if he has a good nrl season he'll be nailed on for England

Jools if you are happy with his comments then good on you. I on the other hand would rather have accurate and up to date information from the official club mouthpiece, that's all

no point keeping a player if they dont want to stay

not shown any interest for 18months wardle, just been sulking and not performing

best to get rid, people questioned it when i stated above