Exiled former NRL playmaker Jackson Hastings is reportedly on the verge of a comeback to Australia following a stint in the Super League. Jackson Hastings looks set to stay at Wigan for the 2021 season. “And no doubt he will be right up there again this year. Still just 23, Rothfield reports that an "out-of-town" club is set to take a chance on Hastings for next season.
Hastings, the son of Roosters legend Kevin, played 34 first-grade games for the tricolours before moving to Manly where he turned out 13 times in a difficult stint. There has been much uncertainty over the future of the reigning Man of Steel who has ambitions of returning to the NRL in the future. The halfback has been playing for Salford and sits equal second in the competition for try assists (14 in 15 games), as well as scoring five of his own.
He has shown excellent consistency at the Warriors, taking his skillset and game management to the next level. Having now matured and approaching his mid 20s, there is a belief Hastings must return to the NRL at the earliest possible opportunity. “There is still a lot of potential activity to happen here. — Jackson Hastings (@JackoHastings) March 23, 2020 Thanks for all responses to my tweet. Aussie halfback set to re-sign with English Super League club. Reports earlier this month linked Hastings, who is uncontracted beyond this season, with a move to fellow Super League side outfit Wigan, though he took to Twitter to confirm he hadn't made up his mind either way.
“You don’t win the Man of Steel by such a large margin last year if you’re not ‘braining it’. Hastings left the NRL in controversial circumstances, having been shut out by Manly coach Trent Barrett following an altercation with captain Daly Cherry-Evans.
Hastings was included on the RFL’s off-contract list earlier this week despite signing a two-year deal at the Warriors ahead of this season. MORE: Cronk reveals attempt to mend bridges with Cameron Smith: 'There's conversations that happened', (Side note: Former Raiders half Blake Austin has 15 tries and 11 try assists for Warrington this season).
People forget he only turned 24 this year.”. "I know the media have a job to do, But I’m not even close to making a decision. There has been much uncertainty over the future of the reigning Man of Steel who has ambitions of returning to the NRL in the future. He is weighing things up,” Ayoub added. “I’ve got all the time in the world for ‘Jacko’. Reports in Australia suggest a number of clubs are interested in giving the 24-year-old playmaker another crack at the NRL, with fellow Super League side Hull FC also a surprise suitor. His stats are off the charts. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! We will play it by ear – there is certainly no rush.”. Hastings was included on the RFL’s off-contract list earlier this week despite signing a two-year deal at the Warriors ahead of this season.
“Jacko is really enjoying his footy and time over there and it’s showing in the footy he is delivering,” Ayoub told The Daily Telegraph.
However, Hastings’ manager Sam Ayoub revealed to the Australian Daily Telegraph that the former Rooster is loving life at Wigan and will likely stay at the DW Stadium for another 12 months. According to the Daily Telegraph's Phil Rothfield, Hastings' performances haven't gone unnoticed in the NRL.