I hate to mention it after such a great win last night but why bother offering him a big contract when our owner doesn't hold the player to the contract once the pound signs are flashed in front of his nose? We are losing 2 of our players this year that still had time left to run on their contracts which shows contracts are worthless to us as fans. Might as well just be glad weve got him for the time being and hope no Aussie clubs notice him for a few years.

I agree he has been fantastic and his leg drive is one of the best in the game. always gets over the advantage line.

If you don't get them signed you lose them anyway and get noting for them. Get them on a contract, at least you command a fee for them.

He has been quality this season and will only get better as he gets older

My player of the season too, fantastic player and its an absolute crime that he didnt get the lance todd trophy

Taylor and Flower are the most improved and will be the backbone of this pack for years to come, I think this time next year we will be saying the same about Dom Crosby, it's all coming together nicely.
Or is that a bit too positive for here ?

We've also got a gem in Sam Hopkins coming in next year, I cant wait to see him in Super League. All our pack is missing is experience, I'd love us to sign an experienced NRL prop.

I've not seen much of Hopkins, what's are the best parts of his game?

Hope he gets noticed by Steve Mac, he genuinely deserves it, a true honest bloke, absolutely colossal this year.

What a great signing this lad has turned out to be. In addition he plays the game with a smile on his face. Sign him up long term.

Has played well, especially back end of the season - has the potential for me to be the best prop at Wigan for a long time - not there yet but developing nicely. Also I think he has been used wisely - not over used.

Him and flower as 8 & 10 next year for me

now the doubters know why IL and the coaching staff paid a transfer fee for him, also think the club need to start talking next year about increasing the option of the 1 year for 2015 to a 3-5 yr contract (no doubt they already are). As a prop/second row he will only get better as he matures.

Hope Hopkins turns out just as good.