Jackson Hastings #251

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Sheens: “I don‘t blame Jacko, he wanted to play seven and (Newcastle) offered him a seven jumper. He was in our plans to be 13, but he’s off to Newcastle to play seven and we wish him well.”

A halfback wanting to play halfback, who would of thought. He'll be a great fit for newcastle though and will be a great mentor for Ponga.

 

[innsaneink]

So if we're 14th and Knights are 16th....sheens is justified?

He's quite lucky really to find such a good deal - 3 seasons and massive upgrade... Good luck to JH

 

[innsaneink]

Free beers for people who spend all year at each other on line - there’s an idea

I'll hose away the blood

 

[TheDaBoss]

It's actually hilarious seeing everyone lose there shit I'm ngl

Ever social media post the comments r actually quite funny lol

 

[diedpretty]

‘Tough decisions need to be made’: Why Brooks’ salary sent Hastings to the Knights

After just one year at the Tigers, Jackson Hastings is on the move and could team up with Kalyn Ponga in the halves at Newcastle, while David Klemmer is headed the other way.

www.smh.com.au

This article states this decision is all about Brooks salary which is too high especially for next season.

It also states Hastings might not have even been offered a contract post next season because they don't like him.

No what it says was that the reason Brooks wasn't swapped was because the 2 parties couldn't come to an agreement on how much freight was involved because of his contract for his final year. It suggests the tigers were willing to trade him but newcastle went for the cheaper option and put forward that deal. As many have pointed out Brooks salary for 2023 is as high as it is because he took a cut earlier and 2023 has to be topped up. I think the Hastings thing is only guesswork - he could say the same about Brooks and Douehi who have not been offered extensions as yet.

 

[twentyforty]

Sheensy is the coach for the next 2 years.
We had 4 players who fancy themselves as the best 7 in the club.
What exactly were the odds of losing one or two? Particularly after the coach was sacked.
I think if Sheens gives one of those 4 the 13 jersey with explicit instructions on how to play in that role, but that player continues to play his usual 7 role, then you would have to bite down on the guard and wonder if it would ever work.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

‘Tough decisions need to be made’: Why Brooks’ salary sent Hastings to the Knights

After just one year at the Tigers, Jackson Hastings is on the move and could team up with Kalyn Ponga in the halves at Newcastle, while David Klemmer is headed the other way.

www.smh.com.au

This article states this decision is all about Brooks salary which is too high especially for next season.

It also states Hastings might not have even been offered a contract post next season because they don't like him.

“As a club we are obviously not satisfied that we finished last in 2022 and tough decisions need to be made," said Tigers boss Justin Pascoe.

Not everyone will be happy with some decisions we make, but we do not apologise for these decisions.”

That sounds pretty close to linking the spoon with Hastings’ performances this season, which I don’t know if it’s deliberate or not but I would sure be stung by it.

That's funny because Jacko being likeable or not, his Efforts contributed massively to the FEW games Tigers did win.

 

[cktiger]

The more I look at the JH to Knights decision, the more I see MM on the horizon.
Maybe Sheens and Co believe he could be the key to Brooks re-emerging.

He’s a bit old to re emerge now.
If Moses does come back then Brooks won’t be re emerging as a halfback… he’ll starting a new life as a five eighth.

 

[happy_tiger]

He’s a bit old to re emerge now.
If Moses does come back then Brooks won’t be re emerging as a halfback… he’ll starting a new life as a five eighth.

Still think this is the pre cursor to Bateman's arrival

Brooks will have no excuses in 2023 ...if he has two backrowers either side of the ruck that can cause defences issues ....if he fails ...he is a goner

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Well done Jacko, you did everyone proud.
On behalf of everyone at WT, disappointing to see you depart, all the best at Newcastle, except when you play tigers (round 2) 😆
You would have had plenty of offers on the table. You're such a quality player.
Thanks for the memories.
You will be missed in WT colours.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1592690428658204679

 

[king_sirro]

He’s a bit old to re emerge now.
If Moses does come back then Brooks won’t be re emerging as a halfback… he’ll starting a new life as a five eighth.

I'm not so sure. While I think that's the logical move, and probably most likely, it wouldn't surprise me at all if Moses plays 6 again. Reason being that's his best shot at Origin. Cleary is going nowhere, but there's a big ??? over Luai and his Samoan links. I can see Moses wanting to play 6 so he can push to partner Cleary in origin.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Most memorable moment.
Something to look back on.

 

[batboy]

Well done Jacko, you did everyone proud.
On behalf of everyone at WT, disappointing to see you depart, all the best at Newcastle, except when you play tigers (round 2) 😆
You would have had plenty of offers on the table. You're such a quality player.
Thanks for the memories.
You will be missed in WT colours.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1592690428658204679

You speak on behalf of the club?

 

[cktiger]

Sheens: “I don‘t blame Jacko, he wanted to play seven and (Newcastle) offered him a seven jumper. He was in our plans to be 13, but he’s off to Newcastle to play seven and we wish him well.”

A halfback wanting to play halfback, who would of thought. He'll be a great fit for newcastle though and will be a great mentor for Ponga.

Sheens playing someone out of position … who would have thought 🤣🤣🤣

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

You speak on behalf of the club?

👍

 

[Halbrowne61]

You speak on behalf of the club?

Of course not the whole club.
I would say on behalf of everyone at the WT who rated you, thanks and good luck.

 

[tig_prmz]

I'm not so sure. While I think that's the logical move, and probably most likely, it wouldn't surprise me at all if Moses plays 6 again. Reason being that's his best shot at Origin. Cleary is going nowhere, but there's a big ??? over Luai and his Samoan links. I can see Moses wanting to play 6 so he can push to partner Cleary in origin.

I think Jack Wighton and Matt Burton will be 6s if Luai goes down or is unable to play for whatever reason. Moses is a replacement for Cleary only. Both halfbacks with good kicking and predominantly R sided players.

 

[king_sirro]

I think Jack Wighton and Matt Burton will be 6s if Luai goes down or is unable to play for whatever reason. Moses is a replacement for Cleary only. Both halfbacks with good kicking and predominantly R sided players.

I tend to agree, I'm just thinking what Mitch is. Moses' best chance is to compete against those guys rather Cleary.

 

[Chunk]

Time will tell obviously, it's a huge decision to make but remember Sheens and Marshall know a good footballer more than most people. And seem to believe that Brooks is a better player than Hastings and can turn him into a top quality half back. I think you have to have some faith in them, I'll be enjoying the ride if they do.

This year Andrew Johns was saying he'd love to have Brooks at Newcastle, plenty of potential still. Never heard him say he'd like to have Hastings there.

 

[tiger_scott]

Wonder if that now that we've strengthened the forward pack, if Joey might be willing risk his reputation as a halves whisperer and come on board for some training at our club? I can see why he would not have been too keen before - halves without time and space are on a hiding to nothing. He worked with Moses at Parra for a while and that seemed to go well.