I'm sure it can but is it right to find out where a stranger lives and who he is in a relationship with and publicise it on the internet? Maybe I value my privacy more than most but I wouldn't want people delving into my personal life and publicising it like that even though I'm sure you could with a bit of effort.

Just looked back through the last 3 threads on Hastings and literally no one says he didn't want to be here from the day he signed. I'll ask again; could you name some of these people who said he did. It should be really easy seeing half the people on here have said it.

By easily, i mean he publicises this info on his own, open profile. For me, privacy is set by the individual. If a player has an open profile that anyone and everyone can see, then I don't think we can say it's crossed a line.

In answer to your original question, I'd draw the line at stuff that's not put out there by the individual i.e the Worsley house stuff is going too far imo. Commenting that he's in a relationship, or used to live with Lussick isn't. He's been quite open about that.

Fair enough, I can appreciate that logic, and I get that he's left himself open to that by accepting fans he doesn't know on his profiles. Just always feel a bit uneasy about this stuff but like I say maybe I just value my privacy more than most.

FWIW I agree. My two social platforms are locked down and I barely use them to post anything personal.

That being said, I'm not in the privileged position these guys are in. I recently reached out (via work) to the management company of an Instagram influencer we wanted to work with - their going rate was £10k for a single endorsement/post!

Crazy world that we live in.

One thing is for sure, Hastings would have his private life intruded on more if he was back down under. I doubt he’s overly concerned what a few blokes on a fans forum are talking about when he’s been used to being hounded by the Australian media. I’d hazard a guess the old Worsley house rumour is more make belief than Big Jim hiding in the bushes. This isn’t Nottingham Tiger we’re dealing with!

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Madness. Here are my rates:

For £10 I'll endorse your views

For £100 I'll stay quiet on the Enforcer's next post.

For £10k I won't bully Whiffy Kipper for a week.

Nice to see you lot still as gullible as ever and you all bit.

Lockdown has kicked in for Big Slim, You absolute trickster (that’s over looking the fact it was called out as BS).

Enjoy your off season.

Yeah apart from the guy who accused me of stalking and giving out players home addresses.



You too Nicky!

Had to laugh at the Hastings to Canterbury rumours today - the one club on earth he'll never end up at now Trent is there.

Even Jacko said there is 0 chance of that happening

Ian Watson spotted near the John Smiths stadium earlier and apparently has bought a house under the main stand.

Jackson Hastings spotted buying a 4 pack of John Smiths. Must be Huddersfield bound too

That troll won't be seen again.

If you are refering to me with your childish comment, I will will ask you this question, Would you leave a secure job to go to another job where you could be sacked if you do not produce the expected results?

What are you going on about? Or are you also Sale Slim and you've posted off the wrong account this time?

I think that there's a big hint on the future of both Lam and Hastings in Bevan Frenchs interview with Jai Field on Wigan t.v.

Just watched that. Says his decision to come to Wigan was easier with having French and Hastings at the club. Not a guarantee he’s saying both will be here next year but it’s certainly a positive sign that he’s hinting at that.

Lam will be here without any doubt.

I’m pretty sure now that both Hastings and TL will staying so maybe Smith could be sent on loan for 12 months to London, Leigh, Fev or York depending who gets the 12th spot.

Really interesting times

I really want to see us get Harry Smith in as a starting scrum half. I just think he’s an ideal foil for Hastings (or Field if it comes to that) and we need to take that plunge at some point. Next years squad looks like being as strong a squad as we’ve had for a while and that’s the time to give him the chance. He’d still have Leuluai available to start the odd game or come off the bench. Harry Smith dominated the Aussie schoolboys in that 2018 series and you don’t do that unless you’re pretty special. He’s shown glimpses in the first team but we really need to see what he can do with a run of starts. I personally think he’s too good to think about loaning out but if Lam won’t play him there will be no alternative.

Yeah, i concur. Smith needs to be in and around those players, training with them, stepping in for them and learning from them. If he went to the championship it could set him back a couple of years. I don't think he would gain anything by kicking sides to death down there. If Hastings is staying we have an incredible side next season. Saints fans on Redvee will still call it average though and they are far superior in every way.

I’m with you in that Smith is a fantastic prospect
Unlike others I can’t see Field playing on the wing so something will have to give and sending Smith on loan for 12 months could be an option

It’s a great problem to have

I do hope Smith doesn't go on loan next year. If Hastings and TL are both playing here next year then one would think Jacko would play 6 and Smith at scrum half. TL might have the 7 shirt and start the "big" games. For the most part of the season Smith should start with TL being the bench half, covering 9 as well. Field might well start the season on the wing if Marshall is out injured as seems likely with Burgess departing and rumours of Manfredi on his way. This could change once the grounds firm up and the middle of the pitch is not soft under foot. Starting an offloading game with Field playing down the middle could be devastating.
What we do need are two kickers on the field, one gets targeted and closed down, So with the main kicking duties having been taken off TL and given to Hastings then Smith is the obvious choice.