“If the opportunity does arise and it’s the right club I’ll definitely take it I think”

[Total Rugby League]

Jackson Hastings has discussed the possibility of returning to the NRL. Speaking to Fox League, the reigning Man of Steel and Wigan halfback admitted he...

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[Whippet13]

Not sure many NRL clubs will be recruiting next season, unless he is willing to take a low pay deal.

For them it'll primarily be about financial review, consolidation and recovery for a good year or two.

[Blind side johnny]

7 hours ago, Whippet13 said:

Not sure many NRL clubs will be recruiting next season, unless he is willing to take a low pay deal.

For them it'll primarily be about financial review, consolidation and recovery for a good year or two.

Do you think SL will be a whole lot different to that?

[Whippet13]

13 minutes ago, Blind side johnny said:

Do you think SL will be a whole lot different to that?

I don't know, but the NRL clubs have a lot further to fall than SL ones and will have comparatively massive contract liabilities so the risk is greater to them. He will be considered a marquee player in SL next year whatever happens and a top earner relative to his peers, in the NRL he may be considered a gamble few can afford.

On the other hand he might be happy to go for a low wage as personal enjoyment ranks high in his priorities. That's a rare quality these days and best of luck to him if that's the case.