Re: Hardaker? : Thu Apr 21, 2022 6:35 am  

If he is causing trouble then get rid, we have a replacement in Halsall

Re: Hardaker? : Thu Apr 21, 2022 7:43 am  

[Gareth] wrote:

If he is causing trouble then get rid, we have a replacement in Halsall

I've always liked Hardaker as a player despite his record but he seems to want to be off so I agree give Halsall a run in the side

Re: Hardaker? : Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:16 am  

FIOS wrote:

Let him go, he won’t be missed. Has been steady for us but isn’t the player he thinks he still is.

Crazy that this time last year he was in the press saying he’s the best fullback in the league and now he isn’t even 2nd best fullback at Wigan.

He didn't say that though did he?
He said he believed he was the best defensive fullback in superleague.

Re: Hardaker? : Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:45 am  

Whatever he said. He is still a gobshite. Bye Zak, don't let the door hit you on the booty on the way out. If Peet wants to build a side without characters like that pillock in it then I'm all for it.

Re: Hardaker? : Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:51 am  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

He didn't say that though did he?
He said he believed he was the best defensive fullback in superleague.

Agreed, he was then and he probably still is too.

Whilst he wasn't at the level we've seen of Field, Zak was very good for us at the start of last season.

That being said, I'd be happy for him and us if he went to Leeds. I really like the potential Halsall has shown. I assume Zak is a big earner and I'm sure we could use the cap space (this season) wisely in other areas. I wouldn't be surprised if Zak has already been told he won't be retained for 23 and that money has gone to Field.

Re: Hardaker? : Thu Apr 21, 2022 10:14 am  

Pie_Eyter wrote:

Whatever he said. He is still a gobshite. Bye Zak, don't let the door hit you on the booty on the way out. If Peet wants to build a side without characters like that pillock in it then I'm all for it.

I don’t get how you can say he’s still a gobshite when we are unaware of the current details. To me sounds like your a bit hurt that someone doesn’t particularly want to play for the club and has in some way legitimate reasons.

To me I want to see Halsall in this side and it seems like a perfect time and chance for him to step up.

Zak has In my opinion always been consistent for us and even this year when all the rumours of him wanting a move started looks to put effort in to games. All I will say is if he doesn’t leave I hope the club benefits from the move.

Re: Hardaker? : Thu Apr 21, 2022 10:22 am  

If things are simple and straightforward and can be sorted, I’d rather keep him. He’s experienced and is still a good option for us when compared to who else we have in the centres.

On the flip side though, he’s not valuable enough to us that we keep him at all costs. If his presence is disruptive and dealing with any issues is taking too much time and energy then a move away will be best for everyone.

Replacing him is extremely problematic though and it highlights why you might need that quota spot we’ve used by getting Miski in as back up or by keeping on somebody like Isa (who I like but you possibly could have sacrificed him given the amount of young lads we have there).

Re: Hardaker? : Thu Apr 21, 2022 10:28 am  

If I have a criticism this season it's using 2 quota spaces on Isa and Miski. If they were one season deals I could (just about) see the thinking but multi year deals doesn't make any sense and could even bite us this year if the Zak rumours are true. I think, going forward, we need to be a little more particular when deciding which players to use quota spots on.

Re: Hardaker? : Thu Apr 21, 2022 3:08 pm  

It wouldn't be so much of a problem Zak leaving if KPP hadn't got injured

Re: Hardaker? : Thu Apr 21, 2022 5:13 pm  

Can’t see Zak wanting to go to Leeds. The 16 mile journey from Pontefract will be a real bummer at rush hour. He’s best staying local.