States that Hoch as signed a five year contract to keep other parties away Ausies ect

www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/8 ... Wigan.html

www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/8 ... Wigan.html

beat me to it matty, As IL says pure speculation .

I thought this was not allowed but i think if it is then it is a wise move.

I honestly think the ban could prove to be the best thing that happened to the career of Hock and his contribution to the Wigan club.

I predict he will go on to become the outstanding Prop in Super League.

I'm inclined to believe it TBH.
He's no doubt a talented player and that would be tempting for quite a few SL clubs.
As most teams are now looking for signings for next season it would make sense for Wigan to snap him back up.

Quote: jonh "I thought this was not allowed but i think if it is then it is a wise move. I honestly think the ban could prove to be the best thing that happened to the career of Hock and his contribution to the Wigan club. I predict he will go on to become the outstanding Prop in Super League.'" It must be okay, as Matt Stevens has signed for Saracens whilst still serving his two year ban for the same drug. www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyu ... s-ban.html

Quote: jonh "I thought this was not allowed but i think if it is then it is a wise move. I honestly think the ban could prove to be the best thing that happened to the career of Hock and his contribution to the Wigan club. I predict he will go on to become the outstanding Prop in Super League.'" It must be okay, as Matt Stevens has signed for Saracens whilst still serving his two year ban for the same drug. www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyu ... s-ban.html

Much as I'm inclined to take anything in the NOTW with a very large salt mine, it's good news, if true.

Like others, I was under the impression he couldn't sign with anyone, but the Saracens article seems to disprove that.

A number of reasons lead me to beieve that this is true. First and foremost the club has been going through a process of restructuring in terms of the salary cap. This will probably lead to the loss of Feka, for example. Hock's drug ban is an idel opportunity to keep one of our best players on more realistic terms.

Secondally Hock was very keen to make amends to the club in the aftermath of his ban. Not only does this serve to make the above easier, but it provides us with a player hungry to prove himself before and after his ban is complete.

Should his new deal contain suitable caveats with regards to his behaviour and maybe regular testing, this could be a fantastic move by the club no matter what the moral naysayers say.

I said all this a week or two ago but of course everyone knows better

It's a done deal legal or not and he's looking mean atm with the training he's getting

I dont condone what he's done one bit but i put the club first and he will play a massive part next season

our pack is already pretty great, forgot all about Hock! great news

100%?

Hock for me can give us the impact that Feka brings and the offloads but he also has the stamina and mobility to really be a top 60 minute Prop.

Its a frightening prospect for other teams.

Hock comes in as prop is a what Wigan have been looking for. An aggressive prop who can off load. Madge has a lot of work to do though to keep him straight.

Can wait to see him again with a shirt on.

Can't wait either, top class player.

He's got 2 years to make up for
If his attitude is right, it should be great to see him back!