My understanding is that Wane doesn't particularly rate Thornley due to his lack of aggression in training and in competitive matches. Thornley doesn't particularly like Wane probably because they are polar opposites in terms of their characteristics.
I also believe that Thornley wanted to go to HKR immediately but Wane or probably IL vetoed the move because Salford offered to pay more of Thornleys salary.
Personally I'm a bit indifferent on Thornley as a player but can't understand why IL seems fit to slag Thornley off but historically said sod all when Green and Taylor et al left after we paid transfer fees for their services.

But he's not had a run at 6 which is 'his position'. Until he's had that we can't judge either way

It is double standards because IL is always telling us if we lose a player to the NRL we won't stand in his way. Well if we lose a player to another SL side who has got a better deal in his view what is the difference?

None.

Thornley is out of contract. If IL wanted him to stay he had to outbid HKR. Simple.

Thornley did right if the deal he got from HKR was a better fit for him and his family. There could be other contributing factors about him wanting to leave Wigan only he and his know that . All this guff about Wigan looking after him after he got injured is nonsense IMO after all he got injured playing for Wigan .

Regards , EW

Thornley did say in the local rag that playing every week was the main appeal.

If he doesn't have the confidence to fight Gelling and Sarge for a spot then good riddance. Look at our 3 wingers. All are getting good game time and I'm sure Thornley would next season. Also, is he guaranteed a start at HKR with Mantellato and Whelham there?