Brett was asked if he had signed a new contract yet on Tues night at the Riversiders meeting, he said he expected it to be sorted within the next two weeks. He is loving it at Wigan and says the rest of the lads are terrific. I wouldnt be surprised if he doesnt become involved in the coaching side at Wigan later on.

Brett was asked if he had signed a new contract yet on Tues night at the Riversiders meeting, he said he expected it to be sorted within the next two weeks. He is loving it at Wigan and says the rest of the lads are terrific. I wouldnt be surprised if he doesnt become involved in the coaching side at Wigan later on.

Any news on his preferred volume of Weetabix?

IFL has done well so far and the team is going well under Waneys tutilage.

From a Saints perspective I can't see there being any truth in this. In order to sign Finch we would have to release one of Puletua, Soliola (only just singed new deal), Laffranchi, Perry or Hohaia earlier.

Laffranchi is in his first year and doing well, it wont be him, and I cant see a reason for Puletua to leave now.

The only possibilty would be if Hohaia was unhappy or homesick and wanted to go back.

But it is very very doubtful IMO.

Not arguing with that. I just wouldn't like to be in a position where Lenegan won't match another teams offer for Finch and Wane spots a chance to bring another Wiganer back and thinks Kevin Brown would be a suitable replacement. I'm hoping Finch will sign a new contract very soon. We can't really afford to lose him.

Lenagan won't break the bank but I'm sure he knows how important it is to keep him and I'm totally confident he'll get this deal done.

As for Wane I don't buy in to him wanting a team chocked full of Wiganers. I'm sure he'd love to have a 17 made up fully of Wigan born players 'if' they were good enough but he's not daft enough to think that's realistic at the moment. If he did Gelling wouldn't be in the side King or Russell would and Lauaki wouldn't be in the side Spencer or Crosby would be.

He signed four players in the off season made up of 2 kiwis and 2 welshmen.

Been told he wants the new Golden Syrup Weetabix, Wigan only prepared to go to Choc Chip. Deal's off!

but i like choc dip......surely if we throw in a jar of honey as well it might sweeten the deal

I'll back Lenegan on this. Unless he can get the syrup bix on a 3 for 2 'family favourite' deal he shouldn't be held to ransom by Finch's agent.

Thankfully the Stains offer isn't up to much.



It's what Kyle Eastmond didn't finsh the other year.

This might have to be cleared with the Chinese. Ah soooo.................... Does he eat them soggy or crispy?

You missed 3. Which is it is the clubs job to secure the best players possible.

Given Tommy is leaving, who is realistically available and how much salary cap will be freed up next season if the club is does not re-sign Finch it will be a failure. It should take about 5 minutes to realise considering your point 2 he is the man for the job.

I can't see anyone of note who is as good who is definitely available. Letting him leave in favour of young players is a none starter given Tommy is going. If Wane thinks he can get away with this he would be guilty of believing his own propaganda.

He and his agent probably know they are in a strong position. Sometimes clubs are calling the shots but at the end of the day I can't see any reason why the club is not doing its best to secure his signature.

If we don't people will no doubt trot out the platitudes about no being held to ransom etc but I can't see why we are not in a position to outbid any SL side without breaking the bank. None of the rest of them are overflowing with cash.

All things considered it should be a formality he stays with us unless he wants to return to the NRL.

Well as of 2 weeks ago he hadnt been offered one