Mixed feelings bout this one. He's done some good things since arriving, but is he big enough or strong enough, or even consistent enough to become a top quality second row. Unfortunately, this is where the problem lies, we'd like to see someone who works as hard as Matty remain at the club, but in a salary capped sport we can't afford to.



So we're in the position where we need to make sure our cap I used to maximise our playing potential. You would think a Wigan fan would understand this, especially when you look at the amount of young player his club have allowed to leave.

Most clubs have used 'can't fit you under the cap' as a reason for deciding which players to release. Doesn't mean there was any cock up involved. Even if Harris wanted him to stay you can't keep everyone when spending up to the cap, as other clubs have also found out in the past.

Good luck to him at Wakey. Worked hard for us while he's been here and we can cite a lot of examples of forwards who haven't.

Will be a loss to us good player (except the wigan game) could do the full 90, and still young bonus for wakey

You just can't win, if we keep Ashurst and release no one we are cheating the cap, if we keep Ashurst and release say one of the Walne brothers we are accused of ignoring the academy. Matty has served us well and if he can get a better deal elsewhere then good luck to him.