Was not sure at first but have warmed to the idea.... Wigan lad, lives in the area and was a capable player.... More importantly he fits the new ethos...

Which is?

Local lad??

He played for Hindley.

Not an aussie looking for a pension.... is Hindley technically Wigan?..... hehehehe...

Too bloody right it is!!!!!

My great grandfather was from there... But we don't talk of it...

So with his age, injury record, the fact that he isnt that good, is ok as he is topping his pension up but he is from wigan?

despite my comments of the signing thread i did not see this thread and the full implication of the signing as basically a coach who could potentially play when required, if that is the case good idea.

If it's a coaching and back up player role I think it's a good idea.

However, as far as the salary cap goes, I would be surprised if the RFL lets us pay him x amount for coaching and y amount for playing. Surely if he's playing then all his wages would count on the cap.

I'm sure the RFL will look for any opportunity they can to impose their 'spirit of the cap' crap again. But having a player-coach is not unusual in sport, so I guess it's either something they've already ruled on capwise or something they'll have to rule on (sensibly) pretty quickly. Either way, I'm guessing Wigan will have sorted it out beforehand ... that's assuming they do go for Deacon. Thus far, of course, it's all conjecture.

Rumour suggests he will be purely backup and coaching.... Not a starting option... He would be on no-way near the money Orford would demand.. your point is.. ?

I'm sure Leeds did something like this with Cummings years ago