Looking like it’s now off the table according to League Express.

Operating table?

Don`t think that we have heard the end of this.

Suspect both sides will eventually settle on an agreement.

There were similar negotiations with Josh Charnley before a deal was concluded.

Very wary, with regards to Eastmond, with the time he has been away from our game, whilst Charnley only missed one season.

excuse my ignorance but have we signed eastmond or is it still in the rumour stage, all done and dusted stage, or he IS a warrington player

You don't forget how to play rugby!

Stuart Fielden did and he never left

I'd be happy if we didn't sign Eastmond, saved some money and signed Josh Drinkwater. Done a great job at every club he's been at and is in amazing form at Catalans and won't cost us a marquee spot or wage.

THIS.

Why gamble when there is cheaper and better talent that’s playing halfback RL, rather than an out-of
-favour union centre?

There’s not many half backs available but Drinkwater, Hastings and even Mellor are more than capable of starting in the Warrignton line-up. What do we do if the Eastmond gamble doesn’t pay off? Wait two years til we can use he marquee spot again?

Honest question - do you think Mellor would be part of a championship winning Warrington side in 2019?

Possibly, but more likely a NRL signing.

But such is the current lack of star quality British halves Mellor could quite easily be part of a grand-final winning team... think about Gale five years ago - who would have guessed he’d be a MOS winner? Also let’s remember Matty Smith won the GF (a couple of times?)...

Not saying Mellor is the answer but he’s way further up the list than a union centre that can’t get a game in his own sport and is holding out for a massive wage.

I'm happy to have Eastmond and Mellor.

4 NRL Halfbacks off contract for 2019. Offer them double the money they would get in the NRL and a house in Appleton.

Nathan Cleary - Penrith Panthers
Shaun Johnson - NZ Warriors
Mitchell Moses - Paramatta
Luke Brooks - Wests Tigers

How many Aussies have been a full term success playing hb at Warrington?
I'm struggling to find one!!

Phil Blake, Allan Langer & Greg Mackey?

Phil Blake played a couple of short term seasons. Not available when it mattered most.
Allan Langer went home before the end of his contract.
Great Mackey did about 12 weeks and returned so you could say him...dis we ever win a trophy in that 2nd coming?..

We really have had no luck with aussie halfbacks for decades...if ever even!!

Langer played for a full season 2000. Played 55 games in total.

Nathan Wood(s), I can never remember if there is an "s". Not suggesting he was a superstar but he did the job.

Kelly Shelford was good.

Kelly Shelford was from NZ

Yes but once again not a full contract but you're bang on with one full season.

Really we are desperately trying to find one. It does nothing the say that aussie star backs...omitting Nat Wood, are a poor return.

id throw the bank at shaun johnson if he's available.

No question.
He's awesome.
By and large we've had better returns £ for lbs from NZ imports.
They seem to have an honour that is lacking with Aussies.

Massive generalisation but I think the Kiwis embrace the opportunity of living abroad more readily than their Antipodean cousins.

Hasting Jennings, Giants dropped out and now Salford are interested. Is he someone we would be interested in.

Quote ="karetaker"Hasting Jennings, Giants dropped out and now Salford are interested. Is he someone we would be interested in.'" https://m.facebook.com/people/Hastings- ... 8048478378 Hasting Jennings any good? Suppose it’s a backup if the Jackson Hastings signing doesn’t come off

Quote ="karetaker"Hasting Jennings, Giants dropped out and now Salford are interested. Is he someone we would be interested in.'" https://m.facebook.com/people/Hastings- ... 8048478378 Hasting Jennings any good? Suppose it’s a backup if the Jackson Hastings signing doesn’t come off