Former Wigan Warriors and Salford Red Devils star Jackson Hastings has routinely been linked with shock transfers in recent years and that has again happened ahead of the 2024 campaign.
Rumours are running rampant that Hastings could leave Newcastle Knights to join the St George Illawarra Dragons in what would be a major coup for the club.
Hastings left the NRL back in 2018 joining Salford where he would revitalise his career. He would save the club from relegation in 2018 before winning the Man of Steel and guiding the club to the Grand Final in 2019.
He would have similar success at Wigan after joining in 2020. He led them to the Grand Final and the League Leaders’ Shield in 2020 before leaving at the end of the 2021 season.
He joined Wests Tigers where he wasn’t utilised in his best position for the most part prior to joining Newcastle Knights.
Now he is being linked with a move for the Dragons but it has been shut down with the Daily Telegraph reporting:
“There is a rumour doing the rounds that St George Illawarra are interested in signing Jackson Hastings. Coach Shane Flanagan says it’s not right and Hastings’ manager Liam Ayoub insists he is staying at the Newcastle Knights.”
Former Wigan Warriors star linked with Salford Red Devils return
Hull FC v Wigan Warriors Betfred Super League Jackson Hastings of Wigan Warriors hands off Jordan Johnstone of Hull FC during the Betfred Super League match at the MKM Stadium
Recently, Hastings was linked with a stunning return to Salford. With Brodie Croft headed for Leeds Rhinos, Salford were linked with the former Wigan Warriors star and iconic figure at their own club Jackson Hastings ahead of the 2024 season according to the Mole of Wide World of Sports.
The club were said to be willing to use the reported fees received for both Croft and Ackers to offer to Newcastle Knights in what would have been a truly shocking move from the Red Devils.
It was seemingly legitimised, “He has just bought a house in Newcastle and is happy there,” a source close to Hastings told Wide World of Sports, “There has been no approach yet but we have been hearing whispers.
“Jackson still has a lot of friends in Salford and fond memories of the club. So he will wait and see how it plays out if anything comes of it.”
However, Hastings shut down this rumour himself. He said on social media: “The reports on my future this morning are completely false and fabricated as per regarding me. I’m extremely happy, settled & loving my footy at Newcastle and can’t wait to build on what we started this season. Don’t believe everything you read.”
