After a slowish start to the season he's really found a high level of consistency over the past few weeks. I'd go as far as to say he's been our best forward for quite a while now. Defo in my top three for last night as he made sure we didn't lose any impact when Flower came off.

It would be a massive boost for Wigan and positive backing for the lad if we offered him a 4 year like other talents at his age.

An excellent buy and a very good player.
He came here to win trophies and get medals.
Don't think he'd want to leave that soon anyway but yes, offer him a long term deal.

Seems a top lad as well.

Looks destined for a top career littered with England caps.

He has been a very good buy and is an important player for us now but I do think he has a bit of work to do with his fitness levels.

My player of the season, always gives 110%

Great lad who simply loves the game and will always be welcome here at Leigh

We don't want to sign anyone to a long term contract because that usually means they will leave after 12 months!

A marquee signing....

I hate to mention it after such a great win last night but why bother offering him a big contract when our owner doesn't hold the player to the contract once the pound signs are flashed in front of his nose? We are losing 2 of our players this year that still had time left to run on their contracts which shows contracts are worthless to us as fans. Might as well just be glad weve got him for the time being and hope no Aussie clubs notice him for a few years.

I agree he has been fantastic and his leg drive is one of the best in the game. always gets over the advantage line.

If you don't get them signed you lose them anyway and get noting for them. Get them on a contract, at least you command a fee for them.

He has been quality this season and will only get better as he gets older

My player of the season too, fantastic player and its an absolute crime that he didnt get the lance todd trophy

Taylor and Flower are the most improved and will be the backbone of this pack for years to come, I think this time next year we will be saying the same about Dom Crosby, it's all coming together nicely.
Or is that a bit too positive for here ?

We've also got a gem in Sam Hopkins coming in next year, I cant wait to see him in Super League. All our pack is missing is experience, I'd love us to sign an experienced NRL prop.

I've not seen much of Hopkins, what's are the best parts of his game?

Hope he gets noticed by Steve Mac, he genuinely deserves it, a true honest bloke, absolutely colossal this year.

What a great signing this lad has turned out to be. In addition he plays the game with a smile on his face. Sign him up long term.

Has played well, especially back end of the season - has the potential for me to be the best prop at Wigan for a long time - not there yet but developing nicely. Also I think he has been used wisely - not over used.

Him and flower as 8 & 10 next year for me

now the doubters know why IL and the coaching staff paid a transfer fee for him, also think the club need to start talking next year about increasing the option of the 1 year for 2015 to a 3-5 yr contract (no doubt they already are). As a prop/second row he will only get better as he matures.

Hope Hopkins turns out just as good.

I agree, however Wane seems to prefer bringing Taylor on off the Bench, so Dudson may start more next season.

What are we going to do with any more fees? We already have a top training facility, employ people like Bitcon and so on. There is only so much back room/off field stuff you can do. I don't see any kudos in tying a player to longer contract in order to extract a fee. It just hits the bottom line but a team of our standing, support and success should not need the money.

I hear they need a new humidor in the boardroom!!!!

"what are we going to do with more fees?"

Really?

Are you trying to say that we have no requirement for income except for procuring players?

Besides the obvious costs involved in running a successful sport club there are many hundreds of things that will be assisted with extra cash in the bank.

What do you mean by "kudos?"

Has it escaped your attention that we bought Scott Taylor using cash in the first place?

Great player and a lot of improvement in him yet! Already a big lad but should put a lot of size on in the next few years. Should be ahead of Mossop (who imo is overrated) in selection for England.