Not sure he'd go to Cronulla and as already mentioned he's under contract but peversely if it is true its a good thing as it demonstrates how good some of the young players we have are if the Aussies are looking at them.

Mind you as Tricky has already said get him signed long term Mr Chairman

What's everyone's thoughts on Will Sharp moving from Quins to Hull FC?

I know we're not in need of a winger so obviously we won't have been in the chase for him but I think he'll do a decent enough job for them.

It will still take a lot to turn FC into a top four side next year though.

Better than Hall but not by much. Pretty underwhelming signing for me, but the lad has ambition and wants to use thismove to get him into the England squad.

Another poor signing by a poor management running (ruining) a great club.

Another overhyped player due to the fact he is from that there Landan town.

Very average IMO. Darrell Goulding out paced him with considerable ease when we played Harlequins away this season.

Whose Joel Tompkins?

On a serious note, I am not concerned about Joel Tomkins possibly moving to the NRL. I can believe there is interest in him, but I don't believe he would consider leaving Wigan after establishing himself as not only a first team player, but a part of the leadership group and a cert for the England RL side.

But as others have said, I would happily sign him up for five years.

A cert to everyone BUT the england coach apparently.

Joel wouldn't want to take a backward step and join an ex-club of Trent Barrett, or meet up with both the Tim Smith's he knew last year..............

He weren't at the England training session due to him being at a disciplinery I think

He won't leave whilst Madge is here but once Madge leaves for Aus don't be shocked if he talks guys like Joel and Sam into coming with him. ATEOTD he'd be stupid not to at least try it wouldn't he.

Lets face it if Wigan keep improving at our current rate under Madge he'll defo get an NRL head coaches gig. He's already shown with Finch, Lima & Hoffman that he likes to sign players he's worked with in the past and if he moves to one of the bottom basement clubs he's gonna be looking for guys he can build a team around and trust.

sorry no offence intended... I have a rampant P on my keyboard


seriously though I think Joel would go well in the NRL and is the right age... and confirmed by a recent immigrant (me!) the lifestyle over here blows the UK out of the water!!!

anybody who chooses to ignors that pull would be deluding themselves. Oh and I believe Sam Burgess was also under contract!

as i said just rumours in the area at the moment... will watch with interest!

I'm sure your experience is not unique, but don't get carried away with this as though it's the ace you lot always have up your sleeve.

I know folk who emmigrated, hated it and came back at the first opportunity.

but try and enjoy it.

Easy now, us cocerneeys aint too bad you know.