Payten and Heighington sign new deals with Wests Tigers

[Joe's Magpies]

Payten and Heighington sign new deals with Wests Tigers



10/12/2010 12:14:38 PM


Wests Tigers has today announced new deals for two of the Club's most experienced forwards in prop Todd Payten and second-rower Chris Heighington.
Both off contract at the end of next season, Payten's new one-year deal will see him remain at Wests Tigers until the end of 2012.
Heighington has extended his contract for a further two years and will remain at Wests Tigers until the end of the 2013 season.
The respected forwards have played 402 NRL matches between them.
"One of the milestones I am looking to achieve is to play 300 NRL games,'' Payten said, who has played 247 matches in the NRL.
"I do need a few things to go my way but I think it would be a pretty fair achievement for a front-rower to do that in his career."
Heighington said he jumped at the chance to re-sign with the Club that he began with in 2003. He would have spent 11 seasons at Wests Tigers by the time his new deal finishes in 2013.
“I’m very happy at Wests Tigers. I enjoy the Club and the camaraderie amongst the players, so it feels like home,'' he said.
“I owe a fair bit to coach Tim Sheens and to the Club. Wests Tigers will always have first bite at keeping me. "

Source: weststigers.com.au

 

[madunit]

Good to see these two are staying on.

But, when are we resigning Lawrence ffs?!

 

[bubblesunlimited]

Good to see these two are staying on.

But, when are we resigning Lawrence ffs?!

MU,

I am also getting slightly concerned re Lawrence.

Wrap him up for crying out loud!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ShanghaiCharlie]

Congrats Heigno and Toddy. Two of the legends of this club.

 

[madunit]

MU,

I am also getting slightly concerned re Lawrence.

Wrap him up for crying out loud!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm getting very concerned. Resigning Payten before Lawrence worries me deeply.

Not saying Toddy doesn't deserve to be retained, but for the future of the club, I think it's fair to say Lawrence's signature is far more important.

 

[b.bear]

I'm getting very concerned. Resigning Payten before Lawrence worries me deeply.

Not saying Toddy doesn't deserve to be retained, but for the future of the club, I think it's fair to say Lawrence's signature is far more important.

With you on this one , I'd rather see a major announcement on lawrence's future with the club..

 

[N.C.]

The lack of news about Lawry is especially concerning given what's going on over at Parra... They could offer him huge $$$ for 2012 and beyond.

 

[madunit]

Well they've just freed up a sh*tload of cash with Tahu and Grothe leaving.

There's more than enough there for Larwy.

Although I must say, I heard they are chasing Chris Hicks.

 

[bubblesunlimited]

Maybe Bubbles needs a word with the "birdie" re Lawrence.

I have spoken in the past to Payten regarding Lawrence, his words were and I quote. "Rowdy won't leave".

Let's pray this is true.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Not worried about Lawrence leaving, he is wests through and through

 

[madunit]

he'll leave if he isn't offered a contract, especially being a test player now, clubs will be throwing coins at him everywhere.

 

[Mr_Raditch]

Word is Parra have offered Beau Champion a 3 year contract worth 300k a season.

 

[westie]

Word is Parra have offered Beau Champion a 3 year contract worth 300k a season.

Richardson strongly denied this... though his word hasn't exactly been gold lately.

 

[gronkathon]

I don't remember the last time Richardson was really kept in the loop about the real goings on at Souths.

As far as I am aware there are preliminary talks with Rowdy's manager that are progressing smoothly. Just waiting and letting the guy enjoy his holidays

 

[N.C.]

I don't remember the last time Richardson was really kept in the loop about the real goings on at Souths.

...and even less so the goings on at Parra.

As far as I am aware there are preliminary talks with Rowdy's manager that are progressing smoothly. Just waiting and letting the guy enjoy his holidays

Well I guess we'll just have to trust that your awareness can be relied upon, so we can all enjoy our holidays too! Fingers crossed.

 

[gronkathon]

Any info I get is usually pretty strong so I hope it is true.

The want for a contract is there from both parties so theres a chunk of the battle won

 

[Borat.]

Farah has stated Rowdy wony be leaving the club ....not that it means a lot- but I'd expect he would be the next of the rank for a extended contract...hope they do it before xmas...