Jack Wighton has left the door ajar for a return to consultant soccer, however the South Sydney recruit received’t attend this weekend’s Blues camp.
Wighton retired from consultant soccer final season and there was intrigue as as to if he can be one of many 40 doable or possible NSW gamers gathering in camp at NSWRL headquarters in Homebush Bay over the weekend. As first revealed by this masthead, new Blues coach Michael Maguire is eager to carry the previous Canberra playmaker again into the fold.
Wighton has instructed these near him he’s eager so as to add to his 10 appearances within the sky-blue jersey, however he additionally desires to indicate he’s dedicated to his new crew, the Rabbitohs. Whereas Souths are unlikely to face in his approach of representing his state, the muse membership signed him on the understanding that he can be out there for them throughout State of Origin.
The membership will doubtless be probably the most affected throughout Origin, with Cameron Murray, Cody Walker, Damien Prepare dinner, Latrell Mitchell, Campbell Graham, Keaon Koloamatangi, Tevita Tatola and Jai Arrow into account for state obligation.
Whereas Wighton hasn’t made a definitive backflip on his consultant retirement, it’s doubtless he may nonetheless make a Blues return after a 12-month sabbatical.
After an extended stint as Canberra’s five-eighth, Wighton is predicted to fit into the Rabbitohs’ star-studded backline at left centre. It’s a place he has beforehand crammed at consultant stage and Maguire can be prone to contemplate him as super-sub off the bench if he makes himself out there.
Jack Wighton could possibly be again for the Blues.Credit score: Getty Photos
Maguire, a former Canberra assistant coach, has a robust relationship with Wighton from their time collectively within the nation’s capital.
“While you’ve received a clear sheet you’re undoubtedly going to speak to everybody that may be out there to you,” Maguire instructed this masthead after his appointment late final yr.
