Wests Tigers sign 2005 NRL premiership hero Pat Richards from Wigan Pat Richards (L) takes flick pass from Benji Marshall before racing away to score during the Wests Tigers v North Queensland Cowboys 2005 NRL grand final. THE Wests Tigers have signed 2005 NRL premiership-winning winger Pat Richards from 2014. Richards, who featured in one of the most memorable moments in grand final history when he received a magical flick pass from Benji Marshall in 2005, will join the Tigers from Wigan. The 31-year-old left the Tigers immediately after the 2005 premiership to join the Super League, where he has been a revelation, topping the points-scorers list four times. "I have some incredible memories from my time previously at the club," said Richards, who crossed for a then club record 20 tries in the Tigers" title year. The premiership success in 2005 created a special bond amongst the players and with the supporters. I can't wait to reunite with the likes of Robbie Farah, Benji Marshall and Liam Fulton and to proudly pull on the Wests Tigers jersey again. Wests Tigers Coach Mick Potter saw plenty of Richards playing for Wigan, having coached in the Super League previously. Pat has been one of the best performing players in England for many seasons now. He was a winner of the 2010 Man of Steel award which recognises the season's best player," Potter said. His size, strength and skill as well as his experience and goal-kicking ability will be great assets for our squad. We look forward to welcoming Pat back to the Wests Tigers family.