@the_third said in [Hastings signed for 22/23 \*Official\.](/post/1342026) said:
Hastings to leave Wigan
19 April 2021
Wigan Warriors can confirm that Jackson Hastings will leave the Club at the end of the 2021 season.
Hastings will join NRL side Wests Tigers for 2022 and 2023.
Wigan Warriors executive director, Kris Radlinski, said: “Jackson asked to see me on Sunday morning where he informed me that he has agreed a two-year deal in the NRL and will leave at the end of 2021 when his contract expires.
“There has been much speculation about an immediate exit, but I have had written assurances from his management team and through my relationship with Michael Maguire, 2021 was never an option.
“During my conversation, Jackson was incredibly humble and said he feels honoured to have represented the Club. I could see it in his eyes that he wants to leave Wigan a winner.
“We have never doubted his commitment as a Rugby League player. He brings an outstanding attitude to training every day and plays his heart out every week on the playing field.
“Wests Tigers are getting a player who is deeply motivated to succeed and will drive the rest of the playing squad.”
Hastings said: “I am extremely grateful to Ian Lenagan and Kris Radlinski and Adrian Lam to represent this great Club.
“Over the last 15 months I’ve really appreciated being part of such an historic place and the expectations that come along with that.
“Kris and I have spoken at length about what the future holds. Having such a great relationship with him, the door is open if an opportunity arises in the future.
“I’m really grateful to all the fans for putting up with the rumours and speculation. I have given everything I have to the jersey and I will continue to do that for the rest of this year. I am an extremely driven individual that’s super committed to bringing success to Wigan in 2021.
“Now this is out of the way, I just want to get on with playing Rugby League. I am solely focused on 2021 and the goal we have as a Club for this year.
“Once again, I would like to say thank you to the Wigan fans for the constant support and I can’t wait to see them all back in the stands.”
All of this suggests we are receiving a mature minded version of Jackson, one with a dedicated work ethic and will to succeed.
Yes yes yes.....he has changed....it will be different this time.
Welcome to the club Jackson, us Tigers fans are well worn into this pattern now.
Have you ever considered what it would have been like playing with DCE and Dylan Walker
Maybe he told them what he thinks of them and they couldn't handle it
As far as the Roosters go
They have let many a player go
If they don't want you, your gone
Playing for a number of teams doesn't make you a bad player
Look at our own Pat Richards
Brett Hodgson
JAC
Marty Taupau
Matterson
How many teams a player plays for is irrelevant on their playing ability
And I wouldn't listen to anything DCE said or Dylan Walker
Then you have a coach like Nathan Brown who slaps Trent Barrett
And you are worried about Hastings
Hastings looks like a good family man which is more then I can say about many other nrl players
He might have rubbed a few players up but what nrl player hasn't
The only thing we should be concerned about is his playing ability and nothing else
And that is a little unknown at this point
We know he can play but how good back in the Nrl
I couldnt care less if he hit DCE, I couldnt care less if he is a good bloke or not. You have made the point yourself, its just about his playing ability.
You listed a long list of players who have played for many clubs and that it doesnt matter if Roosters let a player go. That is all true, but can you spot the difference between all those players and Jackson Hastings?
Ill give you a clue.........all of those players were good enough that there was another club willing to pick them up.
Which NRL club was willing to give him a go because of his playing ability after Manly?
