Father Ted wrote:
Wouldn't want any of them at Wigan.
Hansen's ship has sailed, we don't need half backs and Paterson is not what we require.
We need an experienced (say 31 year old) NRL centre to do 2 years until Gildart takes the 4 shirt. A long minutes big carries and numerous tackles prop would be good too.
That's my wish list anyway!
When you look at signing a player you ask yourself, "Is he any good, can he fit in and is he better than what we've got?". With Hansen surely he can replace the departing Larne Patrick and improve the squad.
Is there really any argument that says different?
Wigan have been proved right to let him go and get Bateman, but if he was happy to feature when others are injured, I'd have him back.
As for Chase - brilliant on his day, but we will give Hampshire the chance to prove his worth before buying in another half back.
And we don't need a left centre for two years. You can already see the improvement in Gildart from the beginning of this season. Any more of that and he will be ready for next season, no danger. However right centre is different, like many others I'm not convinced that Gelling is the long term answer there.
