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I would have thought he would take a 1 year extension and then head off to France.
He has made no secret that he would like to play (and live) in France, so it’s curious that you say Wade is chasing a 2-3 year extension.
Is that well known, a rumour doing the rounds or an educated guess?
Is he in that much of rush to get to France? He could head over there and play in his mid 30's if his body is still right, would think it's a weaker comp than ESL and he would be a handy experienced and credentialed import for a team. Why stop playing NRL and for his club the Sharks early if he doesn't have to?
The 2-3 years thing is speculation on my part nothing more - it's been reported the club is battling with Wade to come to terms on the next contract. Would that really be over the sake of a 1 year extension? If so it must be serious overs money Wade is asking for if the club doesn't like it otherwise you would think they would just give it to him considering his standing in the club.
If its about 2 years+ then yea I can see the club getting their knickers in a knot over that
Wade cramps that side in attack that’s the last thing Talakai needs and when he’s off the trend is we usually score points - I notice Wilton but maybe some don’t anymore because Wade is taking up so much of his game time. Wilton runs harder and is a lot harder to handle, you could find a spot on the bench for Wade but as a full time 12 playing 80 mins in his body nowadays I doubt it
On the woodsy thing - we were ass last year and missed the finals for the first time in a long time so I wouldn’t be too concerned about missing out on wades structural/game plans
Good thing he isn't playing 80 mins at the moment then and no one is suggesting he should be
I'm happy for Wade to play in the middle and Wilton get back is 80 mins on the edge. Just judging on what we have seen lately where Fitz has selected Wade as a starter in the second row
As for post suggesting he is holding back younger players well yes but could we not say the same about a few of our older players? Fifita, Tolman ect? Fitz obviously still sees value in their ability and experience over a young up and comer