West Tigers have announced he has signed a 2 year deal. It is on twitter. I hope this isnt true

Confirmed on Wests twitter account. Sinking ship....

No shock for me , I tweeted it last Friday he was going back home , I read his sister in laws facebook saying he was going back home last week , what puzzles me is why I wasn't in IL news conference with all the other announcement s the other day :-/ .

He was out of contract at the end of this season so whilst it's disappointing it's not totally unexpected.

They all go back at some point.

He's served us well and we've had his best years.

Good luck Pat.

now announced by the club, will be missed

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Can't blame him really, he has done more than enough for Wigan.

A terrific 8 years from Pat. I'm upset he's going but as posted above, he's done more than enough for Wigan. Lets hope he goes home with another SL winners ring.

It's been a pleasure watching you Pat, good luck!

is Amos Roberts fit yet?

I am not too disappointed from a playing point of view. Yes he has been a quality player and still is but I think he is losing a yard of pace each season. His kicking will be missed.

What will be interesting is to see who we replace him with. I do not think we can keep relying on promoting kids. With Sam looking set to go, and Richards too we are losing experience and points.

To chuck 2 young lads in and expect to maintain the same standard of performance is not realistic.

We are signing Wendell Sailor as Pat's replacement so Amos can play FB instead of Sam

It was once rumoured that with Sam departure we'll be signing 3 new players as part of the deal. Maybe some of the new players will cover the losses.

This may sound weird but the other night I had a dream that Amos was playing on the wing for us again in just his normal clothes and everyone was screaming at him telling him he was retired



Do not eat cheese before bed.

The best winger we have had since Robinson / Offiah. The best goal kicker since Botica. Legend. He will be missed but he is at the wrong side of 30 so we would have lost him sooner or later.

I am suprised the NRL want him with their youth policy as they normally breed young wingers + fullbacks like nobodys business. Hopefully he will get a coaching gig at Wests.

Dallas was pretty good too!

Not a nice way to start your Friday.

What a signing he's been for Wigan though, absolutely loved watching him in Cherry and White.

I hope IFL has something in the pipeline for his replacement

He deserves to make the decision that is best for his family! He has been a great overseas players and will be tough to replace his level of output.

Was hoping he'd get the 10 years in, but won't stop him being a true legend. Has any other Aussie played for us for longer?

Pats children will be about school age so that will be a big factor in them moving back home. He certainly doesn't owe Wigan anything and has been one of our best overseas signings.

Big opportunity for the likes of Burgess and Manfredi or will Wigan look to someone like Justin Carney from Castleford?

Or manu vatuvei

Can get him as part of the Sam T swap deal

Don't think Smith or Charnley are effective goal kickers. Is there anyome coming through the ranks who can fit this bill?

Ryan Hampshire but he's a stand off, although I wouldn't be surprised to see him getting a run at fullback.

put Gelling/Goulding/Thornley on the wing and score more tries near the posts?