WWOS MOLE Jackson Hastings

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Don't be surprised if rugby league's best 'Mr Fix-it' - James Maloney - makes a return to the NRL in 2021.

Maloney's NRL career looked to be over when he jetted out to France with his family to join Catalans on a three-year Super League contract late last year.

But just four games into Maloney's new deal, COVID-19 shut down Super League and its future remains clouded.

Meanwhile, a host of NRL clubs - headed by the Titans, Broncos, Bulldogs, Warriors and Dragons - have problems in the halves that Maloney could fix.


The 34-year-old has a phenomenal record of turning clubs around in quick time - he is a winner - and I'm hearing while no approach has been made at this stage, his name is being discussed at board level by several clubs.

Maloney knocked back a return to the NRL on a short-term deal after a couple of quiet offers a few months back because of quarantine issues and the fact he has four young children.

But a return to the NRL full time may appeal tothe former NSW State of Origin star, with SuperLeague clubs all in financial strife and Catalans likely to be prepared to release him to cut costs
 

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Don't be surprised if rugby league's best 'Mr Fix-it' - James Maloney - makes a return to the NRL in 2021.

Maloney's NRL career looked to be over when he jetted out to France with his family to join Catalans on a three-year Super League contract late last year.

But just four games into Maloney's new deal, COVID-19 shut down Super League and its future remains clouded.

Meanwhile, a host of NRL clubs - headed by the Titans, Broncos, Bulldogs, Warriors and Dragons - have problems in the halves that Maloney could fix.


The 34-year-old has a phenomenal record of turning clubs around in quick time - he is a winner - and I'm hearing while no approach has been made at this stage, his name is being discussed at board level by several clubs.

Maloney knocked back a return to the NRL on a short-term deal after a couple of quiet offers a few months back because of quarantine issues and the fact he has four young children.

But a return to the NRL full time may appeal tothe former NSW State of Origin star, with SuperLeague clubs all in financial strife and Catalans likely to be prepared to release him to cut costs
Fuck right now he would be a huge shining light for us given the circumstances, but anything that could help, these muppets in control won’t be keen on that..!!
 

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Had a look on his insta and he's a fit little fucker. Yes he's on the smaller side but he's still ripped and looks alot fitter now then when he left the NRL
 

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The guy would be class as your second playmaker, he can do the job for the next year or two until a marquee half hits the market.
 

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I wouldn’t mind Maloney come in a season or two and do a Noddy in 2009
 

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The Mole: Jackson Hastings to reject Warriors for other NRL option
By The Mole

He is the New Zealand Warriors' main target and the most sought-after halfback in both hemispheres.

But in another blow to the struggling Warriors, rising star Jackson Hastings is set to reject the Kiwi club for 2021.

Hastings has a get-out clause with his English club Wigan and is certain to take it up next season.

But a source close to Hastings has told Wide World of Sports that the son of Roosters legend Kevin 'Horrie' Hastings won't be joining the Warriors - even though they are certain to offer him more money than any other club.

"He wants to come back to Australia, preferably to a strong club," the source said.

"It won't be the Warriors."

The Bulldogs are also keen on Hastings, but may re-sign back-to-form halfback Kieran Foran instead.

Ravaged by injury in recent seasons, Foran looked a spent force before COVID-19.
 

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The Bulldogs are also keen on Hastings, but may re-sign back-to-form halfback Kieran Foran instead.

Ravaged by injury in recent seasons, Foran looked a spent force before COVID-19.
Before and after COVID-19 he looks a spent force sadly
 

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Hastings wouldn't need to be the long term option, we have money to spend and need creativity and talent. Short term deal.
 

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The Mole: Jackson Hastings to reject Warriors for other NRL option
By The Mole

He is the New Zealand Warriors' main target and the most sought-after halfback in both hemispheres.

But in another blow to the struggling Warriors, rising star Jackson Hastings is set to reject the Kiwi club for 2021.

Hastings has a get-out clause with his English club Wigan and is certain to take it up next season.

But a source close to Hastings has told Wide World of Sports that the son of Roosters legend Kevin 'Horrie' Hastings won't be joining the Warriors - even though they are certain to offer him more money than any other club.

"He wants to come back to Australia, preferably to a strong club," the source said.

"It won't be the Warriors."

The Bulldogs are also keen on Hastings, but may re-sign back-to-form halfback Kieran Foran instead.

Ravaged by injury in recent seasons, Foran looked a spent force before COVID-19.
Strong club... Well that rules us out lol
 

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The Mole: Jackson Hastings to reject Warriors for other NRL option
By The Mole

He is the New Zealand Warriors' main target and the most sought-after halfback in both hemispheres.

But in another blow to the struggling Warriors, rising star Jackson Hastings is set to reject the Kiwi club for 2021.

Hastings has a get-out clause with his English club Wigan and is certain to take it up next season.

But a source close to Hastings has told Wide World of Sports that the son of Roosters legend Kevin 'Horrie' Hastings won't be joining the Warriors - even though they are certain to offer him more money than any other club.

"He wants to come back to Australia, preferably to a strong club," the source said.

"It won't be the Warriors."

The Bulldogs are also keen on Hastings, but may re-sign back-to-form halfback Kieran Foran instead.

Ravaged by injury in recent seasons, Foran looked a spent force before COVID-19.
LOL, Foran is back to form. Why do these journos always have such a high opinion of our players and coach? Pay, Foran, Elliot are all world beaters. How lucky are we
 

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I wouldn't mind Hastings at all for the right price.

Fairly sure he has a decent kicking game - something none of our current halves options have. Hell, we haven't had a solid general play kicker since Noddy.
 

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Don't know if this rumour has got any legs still but hopefully it's legit... His close mate J.Lussick (Salford) is a decent hooker and would be easy to get him across imo if we miss out on Grant, Smith, Mahoney or anyone of note
 

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Don't know if this rumour has got any legs still but hopefully it's legit... His close mate J.Lussick (Salford) is a decent hooker and would be easy to get him across imo if we miss out on Grant, Smith, Mahoney or anyone of note
Mate at this rate we won’t be signing anyone of any note! No one is going do sign with all the in house fighting, no sponsor and a dead shit coach!
 
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