They're hoping for another baby boom in Marsh Green so they can cash in on hosting Christenings in the South Stand.

I'm not sure what Wigan could have done here tbh.



He was on a low deal as a youngster so once he was so impressive, he was always going to attract interest. Either they've got to recognise talent better and make sure they're on decent contracts before they put them in the shop window or they run this kind of risk. Of course, the other side is if you put him on a decent deal and he's crap, then you're wasting your pennies.



He's really screwed Wigan over here though. They've produced him and developed him. He's given them two seasons before buggering off for nothing. He could have signed a short deal and allowed Wigan some kind of pay off for their work with him.



I'd be annoyed if I were Wigan, I'd shove him in the reserves all season and play Manfredi.

I actually thought he had another year left so you're right, not a lot more Wigan could have done really.



Ancient and disloyal.

I don't see why he owes Wigan anything. Development or not, he had a contract and fulfilled it? The alternate way of thinking is Wigan got a SL quality winger for a season for zilch on the cap. Any development costs are offset by a dramatic shortfall in salary (ask anyone on a graduate scheme!)



It'll be very interesting what Wigan do, I as a fan would want to see Manfredi put in, but there's no denying whose the more talented of the 2, and with it being so close next year is it worth the risk?

LOL @ THAT

lol



FIOS - Farming Internationals Out to Sydney

We have that many quality youngsters coming through it is inevitable we are going to lose some of them!

Why should Saints fans be bothered anyway! He's going someone else will take his place just like he took Paddys,our priorities is to get young Hampshire on a long term contract just like Sutton.

Why should Saints fans be bothered anyway! He's going someone else will take his place just like he took Paddys,our priorities is to get young Hampshire on a long term contract just like Sutton.

Whilst a strong Wigan is important to SL and god derbies make our season special, we still want to be able to beat you. Joe Burgess, for me, is a talent of ENORMOUS potential. He'll be better than charnley, better than Hall. I think he's got the potential to be the best winger in the NRL.

I'm glad he's not going ot be playing for Wigan, just like you guys are probably glad James Graham doesn't line up for us anymore.

Is this the Saints forum or Wigan.



I'm confused.



FIOS must be having a giggle at these 14 pages.

Stop talking sense will you

He's not screwed Wigan at all, he's done what he and his agent (who's also related to him) think is the better option. For Wigan to have matched his Aussie deal would have required to break the clubs wage structure which could have had far reaching consequences in the next few years.

I think he should have stayed at Wigan for a couple more years before moving but what happens if he has a loss of form and that Aussie deal is no longer available.



Good luck to him and I hope it all goes well for him, only time will tell if it's the correct decision.



I am pleasantly surprised to hear Ryan Sutton has signed a new deal as he too had a very good offer from Aus.

I hope I'm not in a minority when I say I would love James Graham to be lining up for Saints right now. Absolutely the best prop on the planet and exactly the sort of player I'd like to see in Superleague.