Jackson Hastings

[Drain the Dragon]

Look our season is shot; we arn't going to make the finals. So why not offer Hastings a 3 to 4 year deal and tell him he will have the NRL 7 jumper for the rest of this season. Also let him know that if he kills em, he will be starting halfback for 2014.

The Dragons need to do something to entice him to sign up. Of course, also throw his mum a bone to seal the deal.

Doesn't turn 18 until January. Not eligible to play NRL due to age.
There may also be salary cap considerations.

 

[jenninga]

Look our season is shot; we arn't going to make the finals. So why not offer Hastings a 3 to 4 year deal and tell him he will have the NRL 7 jumper for the rest of this season. Also let him know that if he kills em, he will be starting halfback for the early rounds of 2014.

The Dragons need to do something to entice him to sign up. Of course, also throw his mum a bone to seal the deal. Surely, the Roosters can't match a deal like that.

Depends on the bone.

 

[Mr Red]

Did he re-sign? I wasn't aware..

well from my understanding he was already on contract until the end of next season.. i think there has been an upgrade to his existing contract.
the talk about the dragons signing him was pending Souths granting Keary a release - which they declined.

 

[watatank]

i was reading earlier this week that the dragons offered Luke Keary 300k per season. this is 5 times what he was on at the bunnies (60k a season) prior to Keary recently signing an upgraded contract package.
you would think if we were prepared to give Keary 300k a season then Hastings decision wont be based on money - surely the roosters would not offer any more then that given they already have Mitchell Pearce for halfback and Tuivasa-Sheck as next in line for fullback...

No one is going to pay Hastings 300k at this stage of his career. If it's about money the Roosters will most likely win out (look at who is in charge of recruitment), if he stays it will be because he has a better chance of progressing further and maybe playing first grade, the chance to stay local and play with his mates.

 

[RednWhite]

the roosters would not offer any more then that given they already have Mitchell Pearce for halfback and Tuivasa-Sheck as next in line for fullback

You don't understand the Rorters mentality - they are half back hoarders. I remember when they had Paul Green from the Sharks, Adrian Lam, Brett Finch from the Raiders, Firman and Josh Lewis from the Dragons
and Soward coming from the Under 20s.

 

[BennyV]

No one is going to pay Hastings 300k at this stage of his career. If it's about money the Roosters will most likely win out (look at who is in charge of recruitment), if he stays it will be because he has a better chance of progressing further and maybe playing first grade, the chance to stay local and play with his mates.

Roosters have a tendency to pay money for surnames ;-)

Seriously, am I the only person who isn't going to hang myself if he goes? From what I've seen of him, he is a decent player with a lot of development to do, thinks very highly of himself and TBH is a bit of a selfish player. I also dont think his best position is halfback - bit like Marshall, is better off injecting himself in a 5/8 or fullback roll rather than steering the team around. Very good prospect, yes, but I still believe that if his surname wasn't Hastings then he would be getting less than half the attention he currently gets...

 

[KiamaSaint]

Roosters have a tendency to pay money for surnames ;-)

Seriously, am I the only person who isn't going to hang myself if he goes? From what I've seen of him, he is a decent player with a lot of development to do, thinks very highly of himself and TBH is a bit of a selfish player. I also dont think his best position is halfback - bit like Marshall, is better off injecting himself in a 5/8 or fullback roll rather than steering the team around. Very good prospect, yes, but I still believe that if his surname wasn't Hastings then he would be getting less than half the attention he currently gets...

Was Horrie even that good? All I can remember is that the Roosters were on the bottom of the table while he was halfback.

 

[watatank]

Hard to see how a highly talented 17 year old that is rated by just about everyone and can play 1,6,7,9 wouldn't be a huge loss to us, regardless of what he goes on to do

 

[TheRev]

Roosters have a tendency to pay money for surnames ;-)

Seriously, am I the only person who isn't going to hang myself if he goes? From what I've seen of him, he is a decent player with a lot of development to do, thinks very highly of himself and TBH is a bit of a selfish player. I also dont think his best position is halfback - bit like Marshall, is better off injecting himself in a 5/8 or fullback roll rather than steering the team around. Very good prospect, yes, but I still believe that if his surname wasn't Hastings then he would be getting less than half the attention he currently gets...

I want to keep him because I hate seeing kids with talent go before we even get a chance to see what they have.. and hes a footballer for sure.

But.. on the other side of the coin like you hes still an unknown quantity, hes certainly no guarantee.. and he doesnt actually blow me away in the games ive watched, hes quite slow with his passing and its pretty telegraphed, but hes 17 so I was kinda hoping we had a year or 2 to watch him grow =)

 

[Black Forest Dragon]

Was Horrie even that good? All I can remember is that the Roosters were on the bottom of the table while he was halfback.

I'm glad somebody pointed this out, because yeah, my recollection is the same.

I don't recall Kevin Hastings as being that good. Think more he was a long term and consistent Stalwart for the Chooks, and possibly a great Club man, but to coin a Price-ism, I am talking out my ars* here

And maybe BennyV is right, if his surname wasn't Hastings, maybe there wouldn't be half the fuss. ...but, i can't comment with any credibility, as I have never seen him play.

 

[Father Ted]

fitness levels, from beginners to competitive athletes.
Playing information[edit]

Club Football:
Eastern Suburbs 1976-87. 228 games, 49 tries, 55 goals, 17 field goals, 281 points.
Barrow Raiders 1986-87. 23 games, 1 try, 2 field goals, 6 points.
Representative Football:
2 games for City Seconds 1981 and 1983.
1 game for NSW in the Rugby League State of Origin 1983
Grand Total: 254 games, 50 tries, 55 goals, 19 field goals, 287 points
Awards[edit]

• Rothmans Medal 1981
• Rugby League Week Player of the Year 1980, 1981 and 1982
• Dally M Halfback of the Year 1980, 1981 and 1982
• Amco Cup player of the series: 1979

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Hastings


For at least three years he was top shelf i would say and that in an era of some pretty good halves.

 

[Black Forest Dragon]

fitness levels, from beginners to competitive athletes.
Playing information[edit]

Club Football:
Eastern Suburbs 1976-87. 228 games, 49 tries, 55 goals, 17 field goals, 281 points.
Barrow Raiders 1986-87. 23 games, 1 try, 2 field goals, 6 points.
Representative Football:
2 games for City Seconds 1981 and 1983.
1 game for NSW in the Rugby League State of Origin 1983
Grand Total: 254 games, 50 tries, 55 goals, 19 field goals, 287 points
Awards[edit]

• Rothmans Medal 1981
• Rugby League Week Player of the Year 1980, 1981 and 1982
• Dally M Halfback of the Year 1980, 1981 and 1982
• Amco Cup player of the series: 1979

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Hastings


For at least three years he was top shelf i would say and that in an era of some pretty good halves.

hmmm, ok ...i stand corrected - thems pretty good credentials - he WAS a great Player.

Think I was besotted by our great Slippery Morris to properly notice.

 

[KiamaSaint]

It was a era of great halfbacks, slippery, Mortimer, Sterling.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

fitness levels, from beginners to competitive athletes.
Playing information[edit]

Club Football:
Eastern Suburbs 1976-87. 228 games, 49 tries, 55 goals, 17 field goals, 281 points.
Barrow Raiders 1986-87. 23 games, 1 try, 2 field goals, 6 points.
Representative Football:
2 games for City Seconds 1981 and 1983.
1 game for NSW in the Rugby League State of Origin 1983
Grand Total: 254 games, 50 tries, 55 goals, 19 field goals, 287 points
Awards[edit]

• Rothmans Medal 1981
• Rugby League Week Player of the Year 1980, 1981 and 1982
• Dally M Halfback of the Year 1980, 1981 and 1982
• Amco Cup player of the series: 1979

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Hastings


For at least three years he was top shelf i would say and that in an era of some pretty good halves.

He also played first grade with Berry in the south coast group 7 comp in early 90's when he was in his late 30's

 

[hermidale1]

He also played first grade with Berry in the south coast group 7 comp in early 90's when he was in his late 30's

And could drive blind folded while drinking coffee..........:sarcasm:

 

[_Johnsy]

I saw Horrie play quite a few seasons. IMO he is one of the best footballer I have seen not wear the green & gold. He could play, no doubting that. I'd imagine father ted & willow would have seen him go around as well.

 

[Mattc]

I saw him plenty if times as well.
Good player. Tough, skilful, competitive.