Ex-Wigan Warriors and Salford Red Devils star Jackson Hastings has dropped a future hint.
The halfback has impressed greatly under Wests Tigers head coach Michael Maguire after returning to the NRL following almost four years in Super League.
And, Hastings wants to retire under the former Wigan boss.
“I’d love to play for Madge for the rest of my career. Ideally that would be at Tigers with him coaching here for a number of years and me playing under him,” Hastings told the Daily Telegraph.
“He’s taught me a lot both on and off the field. He holds a special place in my heart, so does this club.
“I’m fiercely loyal to people loyal to me. I’ve learned over time that people that give you time, respect and effort, you have to pay that back.
“And Madge is one of those people and this club is one of those organisations. I’ll definitely do the right thing by the club, I’ll listen to offers. It would be ideal to stay here and build combinations.”
At Wests, Hastings wants to see Cronulla Sharks man Briton Nikora come through the doors.
“I had to mark him when he played for the Kiwis and I played for Great Britain. He’s a bit of a nightmare, he runs a really good line. He is athletic and he is fast,” Hastings said.
“You’d be silly not to look at people like that. He obviously has a connection with Madge. It would be nice if Madge could pull a few strings to get him over the line.
“It would be nice to have him running off me instead of over me. He‘ll be a great addition because we probably need some depth in the backrow.”