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What Hastings signing means for the Wests Tigers
With Jackson Hastings returning to the Wests Tigers, Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas discuss his potential impact for the club, and where he might fit in on the park 6 hours ago
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Jackson Hastings is set to end a three-year NRL exile, with the 25-year-old on the verge of signing a multi-season deal with the Wests Tigers.
Hastings hasn t played in Australia since being released by Manly in 2018, instead rebuilding his career, and his reputation, in the Super League with both Salford and Wigan.
The Tigers have both Luke Brooks and Adam Douiehi under contract until 2023, indicating they see Hastings more as a utility than a starting half; though there have been some questions about Brooks future at the club that will only grow louder with Hastings signing.
  North Queensland has now changed their plans. There is continuing speculation Brisbane may have a nibble at signing Reynolds. The Broncos continue to struggle with their halves this season and have held internal discussions about Reynolds.  Aged 30, Townsend is a Cronulla junior who helped steer the club to its historic and inaugural NRL premiership win in 2016. Well-placed sources indicate Townsend s expected move north may be formally announced on Wednesday. Townsend is also expected to have a meeting with in-coming Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon this week. Townsend has told friends the offer from North Queensland would give him long-term financial security.