He didn't say that though did he?
He said he believed he was the best defensive fullback in superleague.

Whatever he said. He is still a gobe. Bye Zak, don't let the door hit you on the on the way out. If Peet wants to build a side without characters like that pillock in it then I'm all for it.

Agreed, he was then and he probably still is too.

Whilst he wasn't at the level we've seen of Field, Zak was very good for us at the start of last season.

That being said, I'd be happy for him and us if he went to Leeds. I really like the potential Halsall has shown. I assume Zak is a big earner and I'm sure we could use the cap space (this season) wisely in other areas. I wouldn't be surprised if Zak has already been told he won't be retained for 23 and that money has gone to Field.

I don’t get how you can say he’s still a gobe when we are unaware of the current details. To me sounds like your a bit hurt that someone doesn’t particularly want to play for the club and has in some way legitimate reasons.

To me I want to see Halsall in this side and it seems like a perfect time and chance for him to step up.

Zak has In my opinion always been consistent for us and even this year when all the rumours of him wanting a move started looks to put effort in to games. All I will say is if he doesn’t leave I hope the club benefits from the move.

If things are simple and straightforward and can be sorted, I’d rather keep him. He’s experienced and is still a good option for us when compared to who else we have in the centres.

On the flip side though, he’s not valuable enough to us that we keep him at all costs. If his presence is disruptive and dealing with any issues is taking too much time and energy then a move away will be best for everyone.

Replacing him is extremely problematic though and it highlights why you might need that quota spot we’ve used by getting Miski in as back up or by keeping on somebody like Isa (who I like but you possibly could have sacrificed him given the amount of young lads we have there).

If I have a criticism this season it's using 2 quota spaces on Isa and Miski. If they were one season deals I could (just about) see the thinking but multi year deals doesn't make any sense and could even bite us this year if the Zak rumours are true. I think, going forward, we need to be a little more particular when deciding which players to use quota spots on.

It wouldn't be so much of a problem Zak leaving if KPP hadn't got injured

Can’t see Zak wanting to go to Leeds. The 16 mile journey from Pontefract will be a real bummer at rush hour. He’s best staying local.

He’s been sacked, contract terminated

source?

John Davidson on twitter

They guy who hides behind a pay wall? Seems like click bait to me.

ugh, paywalled

Well I think its safe to say this was predictable.

We can use his money to bring in Tamou and Taupau

We'll end up with T'Pau.

It would be better served to loan out Miski and bring in Nene McDonald from Leigh.

Jimmy Keinhorst or Dan Sarginson or Olly Gildart

Nene under contract until November. Think it would take a lot of "rub" for Beaumont to let down Lammy & Chester mid season whilst they all still have their eyes on the prize. Yes, Leigh would have to jettison some imports should they be promoted, but they have yet to be.

So hands off Nene (and your collective self

)

That’s daft, you could have got a decent fee for him. Leeds would have paid what you wanted. We are desperate to sign him!

I fully agree with previous posters and the benefits of him staying. I think he’s been one of our most consistent performers since he signed for us and is never one to not put some effort into a game. He is an experienced player and for my money adds value to the side.

So to that end to say I’m disappointed by the rumour he has been sacked is an understatement. It isn’t a catastrophic loss by any means but I just feel we’re losing a good player right at a time when we need experienced solid players. That being said, we don’t sack players for nothing. If he’s done something so bad it warrants dismissal you won’t find me berating the club. Ultimately the club and clubs culture is priority. It is an issue though that we may have a decent amount of cap space but quota spots taken up with Isa and Miski. One, or both also may need to go.

He's hardly without baggage is he. No club (big or otherwise) can afford to have disruptive people in their midst. Full marks to the Wigan authorities for taking the right action and demonstrating that they have standards that need adhering to. Good luck to whoever is daft enough to take him on.

If it's true, then we're going to have to do it tough for a little while. Tommy, Powell & Zak is a lot of experience gone and KPP is still out for a while too.

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2022/04/ ... -hardaker/ He's gone

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2022/04/ ... -hardaker/ He's gone

It was only a matter of time with Zac, he is very juvenile with his outlook on life.