You mean the same problems that he had years ago when in Rugby League. I see absolutely no improvement in Ashton and he is just the good support player that he always was. Apart from this though he has very little to his game and is fairly average/poor in all of the other areas and I dont think any of the top RL teams would be interested in him.

Correct. I've heard that he'd be up for a return if the money was right, but the money will never be right because in League they wouldn't be prepared to equal what he's getting in Union, and that's before you even consider that, in performance terms, he'd probably be a long way behind what's expected in SL.

It doesn't surprise me, however, that Ashton's attitude is starting to cause annoyance in Union. His attitude left a lot to be desired while he was at Wigan - to say the very least.

If there is any truth in Ashton wanting out of RU then it would be a good for dear old Dr. Koukash as his first signing. Would certainly get him a few headlines in the nationals that he so craves!

Ashton would be a fool to return to League. In League his weaknesses would be further exposed, better to stay in Union.

Some good news on the way [new player

Il bite.

Who are we supposedly signing?

THMISL

Oh you cryptic minky!!!

I got it wrong.

It's TMFMISL

That would cause some fun here and there wouldn't it!!!!!

If you had a choice of position you'd like it to be in what would we go?

I think as much as we're busted at prop at the moment I'd still rather look at another position because in the long term we've got more then enough prop options.

I'd like a either a back up hooker to McIlorum or a outside back to add some options.

It's Sams replacement.

Richie Mathers?

Only one person free for being sam replacement.

Wellens.

Boom.

Josh Dugan then.

Gaskell
boom boom

Wellens and Gaskell.

This has got Basil Brush all over it.

Boom boom!!!!!

A name has just been put forward on the wigan warriors fans forum of Leilani Latu who is a 20 year old prop forward from the Bulldogs.

Never heard of him but he looks a big bug*er and has represented junior origin and kangaroo sides from what I read.

Just had the very same name texted to me. Obviously come from the same source.

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.