Canberra Raiders won't be signing Sharks half Shaun Johnson

[greeneyed]

Sharks tell Shaun Johnson, Aaron Woods, Josh Dugan they’re free to leave

Cronulla has continued its roster shake-up by telling three former international stars Shaun Johnson, Aaron Woods and Josh Dugan there is no place for them at the Sharks.

There is strong mail that the Canberra Raiders are ready to pounce on Johnson as a replacement for recently departed half-back George Williams.

Read more: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... e4656fde43

Three big-name Sharks set to exit as Cronulla plan roster overhaul

Cronulla have told star trio Shaun Johnson, Josh Dugan and Aaron Woods they will not be offered contract extensions at the club as the club's chequebook goes towards a scrum base partner for Nicho Hynes and backline reinforcements.

The off-contract big earners were told by club officials on Thursday that their futures lie elsewhere beyond 2021.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/06/03/spi ... s-targets/

Brutal $2 million Sharks cull revealed as three stars told they’re not wanted: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 6efa42f7b2

[Canberra Milk]

[Northern Raider]

He's the best one of all options available.

[BVRaider]

I'm a bit torn on this one. Injury prone but a genuine star halfback when he's on the field, for a team struggling with its attack he's a great option. I just can't see him moving to Canberra to play football, happy to be proven wrong though and would definitely take him for 2 years at $1.2 million or something close to that.

[benda]

Does Jason Smith has a season in him?

[ALX22]

He's the best one of all options available.

Agree.

[julian87]

I’m all for it but also realize you’re more likely to get 20 games over 2 years than 40 plus as an injury prone 31 year old playing in the coldest NRL region.

[greeneyed]

Probably the only real option left.

[FROG]

I'd be stoked if we got him. But like others have said, he has been on record saying how much he hates Canberra. But if we can make it work he be a massive improvement on George

[Dr Zaius]

Didn't he bag out Canberra when in town for the Kiwi test?

[greeneyed]

Didn't he bag out Canberra when in town for the Kiwi test?

Yes.

[kiwi raider]

Didn't he bag out Canberra when in town for the Kiwi test?

8 years ago... he called it boring. Since then he's married with a kid and im not sure that would really bother him..

[kiwi raider]

Big gamble if we get him and im sure he would prefer to stay in sydney but clearly the best option for us if he gets anywhere near last years form.(and every available half is at least as much of a gamble)

Goal kicker
Natural Right side half(pretty sure he had a decent combo with CHN in one of the test series.
Best attacking half available(topped tthe try assists last year while only playing part of the season. Should suit the new rules even more now. Also had a heap of forced drop outs.
Makes players outside him better. Fusitua was one of the best wingers outside him. Katoa scored a stack of tries(16) outside him last year.
Has hardly ever played behind a top forward pack so if ours gets its **** together it should be good times

[Northern Raider]

Big gamble if we get him and im sure he would prefer to stay in sydney but clearly the best option for us if he gets anywhere near last years form.(and every available half is at least as much of a gamble)

Goal kicker
Natural Right side half(pretty sure he had a decent combo with CHN in one of the test series.
Best attacking half available(topped tthe try assists last year while only playing part of the season. Should suit the new rules even more now. Also had a heap of forced drop outs.
Makes players outside him better. Fusitua was one of the best wingers outside him. Katoa scored a stack of tries(16) outside him last year.
Has hardly ever played behind a top forward pack so if ours gets its **** together it should be good times

We have the best pack in the comp. So I've been told.

[Roger Kenworthy]

5 finals games in 10 years. Has trashed Canberra in the past.

Not quite sure why we'd take the gamble on him tbh. The returns aren't really there on the wrong side of 30.

[kiwi raider]

5 finals games in 10 years. Has trashed Canberra in the past.

Not quite sure why we'd take the gamble on him tbh. The returns aren't really there on the wrong side of 30.

To be fair he played in some horrible warriors teams under very average coaches(mclennan, Elliott, kearney).
There forward packs were usually pretty horrendous as were his other spine members bar RTS in his last couple of years

[Junior]

I'm not sure if he's a right fit for the team. Jack is a running half. The team needs an organising half.

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[Rick]

I hope we land him. He was my number one choice taking into account realistic options.

Genuine good guy
Mature
Exciting
Right side
Game management has developed
Brings something different


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[Canberra Milk]

I'm not sure if he's a right fit for the team. Jack is a running half. The team needs an organising half.

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SJ is basically an organiser / dinner suit halfback these days

My more concern is that he doesn't have a massive will to win. I don't think he's lazy, I think that's a misconception but I do think he's laid back. Sticky is the opposite of laid back so I'm not sure if he's a Sticky type player, they might clash

Still, I would take him at the right price, every day

[Brew]

Well I hope we re-sign Sam Williams or keep Frawley if we sign Johnson, we’re going to need them.


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[gerg]

Not a huge fan of this decision for reasons already listed, but also as others have mentioned he's probably the best available.

[greeneyed]

Shaun Johnson open to a move to Canberra Raiders

The Canberra Times is reporting it is “believed” the Raiders are not interested in Shaun Johnson, but Johnson’s manager is quoted as saying Johnson is open to a move to Canberra.

"Shaun's exploring his options and if it's a fit with Canberra he'd certainly look at it," Johnson's manager Peter Brown said.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239

[Northern Raider]

Well I hope we re-sign Sam Williams or keep Frawley if we sign Johnson, we’re going to need them.


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Pretty sure Sam will be on the books in 2022

[Seiffert82]

One of the most talented players to have delivered nothing in his career.

Let's see how this plays out.

[Botman]

I’m all for it but also realize you’re more likely to get 20 games over 2 years than 40 plus as an injury prone 31 year old playing in the coldest NRL region.

Yep, this is me too
Probably the best of a bad bunch of options and feels like we'd be lucky to get 25 games out of him over 2-3 years.
Ugh

I wont be super excited to sign him, i wont be super disappointed if we dont.... just kind of... OK? I guess we'll see how it goes?

[kiwi raider]

Certainly had a few injuries but i think tgey are being exagerated a touch.
His worst season injury wise(last year) he still played 16 games (and topped the comp in try assists...)

[Mickey_Raider]

If it weren't for the Canberra comments I would be lukewarm.

But I am not interested in taking on anymore players with red flags and potential attitude problems. Let alone an injury riddled 31 year old.

He would probably get homesick for Cronulla or Auckland or something 12 months into a 2 year contract anyway.

[Scared Hitless]

Would a Johnson + Dufty combo deal give us the spark we need? Both players have their cons but also provide an x factor we are sorely missing.

We blood some young guys as well and 2022 could look a little more optimistic.

[LastRaider]

Would a Johnson + Dufty combo deal give us the spark we need? Both players have their cons but also provide an x factor we are sorely missing.

We blood some young guys as well and 2022 could look a little more optimistic.

Yes, they would be both a good signing for us.
People forget just how undesirable Canberra is. Beggars can’t be choosers so if their both willing to come, we need to jump on them

[Raiders_Pat]

I don't mind this if the price is right. I would rather wait til November and have a crack at Harris-Tavita though.

[FuiFui BradBrad]

The pieces are falling in place for a Fergo / Dugan / Milford reunion!

[Raiders_Pat]

The pieces are falling in place for a Fergo / Dugan / Milford reunion!

Get it done, Donny!

[GreenMachine]

He's the best one of all options available.

Not sure about that.
Never been an organising half and relies on his speed, which diminished after his injuries...
I’d be very cautious about what could be Orford 2.0

[Northern Raider]

He's the best one of all options available.

Not sure about that.
Never been an organising half and relies on his speed, which diminished after his injuries...
I’d be very cautious about what could be Orford 2.0

Who is a better option then?

[GreenMachine]

He's the best one of all options available.

Not sure about that.
Never been an organising half and relies on his speed, which diminished after his injuries...
I’d be very cautious about what could be Orford 2.0

Who is a better option then?

Play our youngster..
We’re not competing for the comp next year so why blow cap space on a washed up guy who claimed he wouldn’t like to live in Canberra...
Reeks of desperation...not to mention he is exactly what people criticised George for...not a game manager...