Aww, shucks. Guess I should learn to enjoy being told by a gloating prat which of our best players we're going to lose next.

I'm guessing you missed the subtle nuances of this comment: "This could be the start of a great Wigan Sale relationship. We get Charnley, Robinson, maybe Gelling. You get Andy Powell."

Wow. There's only one prat here!! Clearly I was joking. As a rugby league fan I don't want to see our best talent leave. As I also said I wouldn't really want Gelling. I think we all want Josh to do well, whatever our motivations, /9 I'm happy to update you on his progress. No hidden agenda, no gloating. Maybe the odd bit of jovial banter if you are lucky which you may interpret as whatever you decide!

Back to the ruining examples. I realise it was said as dig but it's too small a sample size to claim that. The fact of the matter is a lot of moves don't work. Be it transfers in League, Union, Football. Careers have been set back and players have become inferior players. It's not to do with codes, more the risk of any move. Is Sam Tomkins a better player as a result of moving to the NRL?

As a Sale fan, I think its clear why Charnley has gone.
More money obviously.
Sale being weak on the Wing.
Chance at playing International Rugby - Eng not particularly strong on the Wing.

It is his choice. He may come back if he figures out he isn't going to be involved much, and outside backs in union are hardly ever involved much. Majority of game is covering kicks and chasing up and unders.

I remember Smith scoring a great 75m try at Wigan in his younger days but I don't think he has looked after himself and has looked lethargic in recent seasons.