I think you're right. He will drop in money but would he drop down to being on squad player money? If other offers were on the table then probably not. He's somebody worth keeping an eye on. One thing that certainly isn't a worry nowadays is his fitness. He seems to have turned in to a fitness fanatic away from the field, which certainly didn't look the case in the year or two before his loan move at Wigan.

I think it would be sensible to extend AK’s deal. Zac is only in the first year of his four year contract and needs time, and competition, for him to fully develop.

More likely that he will end up at Saints.

I wouldn’t be against retaining him for 2026 with Eckersley taking the shirt in 2027.

Interesting developments in the last few days. Couple of youngsters gone out on loan to London and now Isa going.

We look to be going into the season as it stands with only 3 front line secondrow players. 1 of who in Walters has yet to really hit the straps if we are honest.

We also now have a quota spot to play with.

Potential for mid season signing or maybe sooner. Invariably some quality players become available from the NRL 2/3 months into their season.

Watkins from Salford? He probably will want a 2 year deal which could make it a non starter.

Wigan are working on an overseas signing as we speak.

Any clues TYG?

That’s all I’ve got at the minute. I’m not being deliberately vague. Just been told they’re hopeful the quota spot won’t be empty for long.

If that’s the case this would suggest we have him.

I don’t see any other reason for Isa to retire if we hadn’t.

No mention of physical issues in his retirement release just opportunities away from the game.