Whilst it would make sense short-term given Wigan's current injury problems at prop but wouldn't he end up in the same position as Gelling. Not good enough for the first 17, too old for the u19s and not eligible for dual-regstration or loan and consequently not getting any game time under his belt.

Notice he was playing NSW Cup rather than u20s in Aus (coached by a Barry Ward - I'm guessing that's the ex-Saints player).

Shontayne Hape has signed for Wigan. You heard it here first

No thanks

You mean Wigan Rugby Union at Douglas Valley?
Hape would do well there I'm sure.
The lad at the bullbogs look a big man, if he did arrive at Wigan would it be a loan deal or permenant?

Well that would be a suprise, especially given his age (32).

With Thornley, Goulding and Gelling waiting in the wings Im not sure thats what we need.

Would much prefer a big aggresive forward.

Latu, does kind of make sense. He is a big offloading forward with plenty of pedigree. His contract runs out at the end of this season and he is currently playing back up along with another forward, who the Bulldogs and indeed Australian Rugby League have very high hopes for.

They are also looking to free up cap space in order to bring in a back up half as I understand it.

Not saying it is going to happen, but it certainly on paper looks like it could happen, or he could be available.

The Latu deal was a mickey take on the other forum. Doesn't look like there's either smoke or fire on this one.

I know it's a take but I think hape would be quality signing if he is only 32. Our problem at centre is that we have no experience bar Darrell Goulding who's still what, 12 years of age? Hape could teach thornley gelling Hughes and even Goulding a thing or 2.

Hape was always a big man for a centre and with the history of cross code players not being the same when they come back he'd be a poor signing at 32 IMO. It would take him too long to get the required fitness back if he ever did and his senses must have dulled after standing freezing his nuts off in Union for 5 years.

Presume its a wind up anyway.

Everytime I hear a rumour it seems to have originated from there, all of which turns out to be garbage. Utter doge that forum.

I've heard that due to off field problems the Kevin Webster deal has fallen through but we're looking at bringing in Dev Alahan instead on a season long loan.

I think it's worth checking from time to time, but it is dominated by a small group of self-appointed gurus, which massively reduces the interest.

It's certainly true what you say about the rumours. Several have appeared on there, not just concerning new signings, which later seemed to have no basis in fact whatsoever.

I've heard that too, but the Denis Tanner rumours wont go away.

A bit like the VT then




And the SinBin

Rumours circulating that Dr Koukash has hijacked the Kevin Webster transfer, he wants to play for his hometown club. Wigan have now moved there attention to Karl Pratt.