If Sam wanted £200,000 a year from Union he could of got it easily. But instead he signed a 5 year contract with us.

I'm not buying that, rugby union not been after Sam. Kyle is highly sought after as they think he's going to be next Jason Robinson.

Hes not fit to lace Robinsons boots, Sam is a better player and has already achieved more.

Why? Cause he's small and black?

What you talking about Willis?

Let's be honest, if Ashton can be a sensation in RU, then Eastmond certainly can.

The lack of tackling will suit them both.

Ashton doesn't have to make any, and Eastmond won't get injured in any.

Perfect arrangement. They could even do a Billy Beaumont and still be playing for England when they're 48.

How long did sam have left on his contract before he signed his new 5yr deal?

Get fooked, even them muppets at union arent that stupid. If Sam put himself up for union there would be clubs queing up to sign him.

Nice choice of words, very grown up.

Would Sam turn down £200,000 a year to stay at Wigan?

Would Wigan match £200,000 a year?

He signed a five year deal before last season.
He then signed a new five year deal before this season.

Prior to signing his initial five year deal I couldn't tell you how long he had left, Bilko might (he updates player contracts on Cherryandwhite). Probably less than one year I'd expect.

So in effect we tied Sam up as soon as it came clear what a talent he was and before the vultures from RU / NRL came in and swiped off with the best Wigan youngster since Shaun Edwards.

Well if they want him, it will cost them £2 million+ to release him.

Any player or person who did not give such an offer serious consideration is a fool imo.

It also helps that the place we are talking about is Bath - one of the more favourable places i have visited in this country.

Its a touch nicer than St.Helens

Yes he probably would imo.

No because we wouldnt have to.

Them words nice and simple enough for you?

Why would he sign a new 5yr deal when he had 4yrs remaining?

It can't have been for more money, he loves the club so much he'd turn down more money.

One idiot is saying he'd turn down 200k a season to stay at Wigan yet he signs a new improved 5yr deal with 4yrs remaining.

He only extended it by a season iirc.

I can understand Saints not getting into a bidding war over Eastmond tbh but it's still a real shame. He isn't worth the gamble by Saints to match his Union offer because he's not proved he can get himself on the field on a regular enough basis to warrent that salary yet.

As for Sam Tomkins if the boot was on the other foot i'm sure we'd go as high as we possibly could for a deal if we had to fight Union off. We'd be well advised to do so aswell because the lad has proved that unlike Eastmond he's as durable as he is classy and even at 150-200k per season you'd be getting value for your money.