Following the Tigers' disappointing start to the season, the club has sent an SOS to the 2019 Man of Steel award winner, with hopes of a quick move which would likely put pressure on current halfback Luke Brooks.<\/p>\n
Brooks, who's understood to be on a deal worth close to $900,000, has copped the brunt of criticism<\/a> for the club's early struggles this year.<\/p>\n According to Sydney Morning Herald<\/a> and Nine News rugby league reporter Michael Chammas, the Tigers met with Hastings' management today surrounding an immediate return to the NRL.<\/p>\n "The Wests Tigers want Jackson Hastings at the club immediately," Chammas told Nine News Sydney.<\/p>\n "The Tigers met with Hastings' manager today and are hopeful of gaining a release from his deal with Wigan in the Super League this season.<\/p>\n "The Tigers, they insist this is not a reflection of their faith in Luke Brooks, however, there is no doubt pressure if mounting after a disappointing start to the year."<\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/strong><\/em> clicking here!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n