I believe it's voluntary.

so they dont have one then!

A bit like Warrington's view of the salary cap then?

How long does it take to learn how to pile on?

it wont be like when jason robinson went and union was only just professional, and they were amazed by his fitness and skill, imo kyles got a tough test ahead of him

Almost identical to the Chris Ashton situation

Its hard to deny the old chap has a point though, its virtually identical, and i can see a similar result come August

He does have a point, it's similiar.



The only real difference is that Ashton was marginalised at Wigan, first by the club bringing Radlinski back and then by Noble signing Withers with the reports at the time stating he was expected to replace Ashton.



We on the other hand showed that we were prepared to back Eastmond by letting Long go and then by giving him the number 7 shirt.

He also has to learn how to not freeze to death while nothing is happening and the fat boys trundle up the pitch for another scrum (which will collapse 3 times resulting in a penalty).



Maybe he can count his money in between scrums.

No,

Ashton was Wigans third top appearance maker in 2006 with 27 appearances, Radlinskis 5 games were all at centre.

In 2007 Withers was signed as back up, and Ashton was given the number one jersey.

Ashton made 22 appearances, Withers 7.

Stick him in the reserves and let him rot while his contract runs out.

what a ridiculous statement !



not that long ago he was the bees knees at KR - he has to play if he's fit enough and if the coach feels he's motivated enough - he played well at Perpignan on saturday and we still need him to do a job