Sydney Roosters 2024

[greeneyed]

Suaalii, Tedesco, Walker issues to decide Sydney Roosters’ fate

All signs point to the Roosters challenging the Panthers for the NRL premiership. However, scratch the surface and there are issues for coach Trent Robinson to resolve.

BEST 17
1 James Tedesco
2 Dominic Young
3 Joseph Manu
4 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
5 Daniel Tupou
6 Luke Keary
7 Sam Walker
8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9 Brandon Smith
10 Lindsay Collins
11 Siua Wong
12 Nat Butcher
13 Victory Radley

14 Angus Crichton
15 Spencer Leniu
16 Egan Butcher
17 Terrell May

Read more: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... 3fce0093e0

[greeneyed]

Roosters predicted Round 1 team and 2024 overview

A couple of astute additions to an already strong squad sees the Roosters enter the new season with high expectations hovering over them, following last year's exit in Finals Week 2.

Predicted Round 1 team

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
4. Joey Manu
5. Dominic Young
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Lindsay Collins
9. Brandon Smith
10. Egan Butcher
11. Siua Wong
12. Nat Butcher
13. Victor Radley

14. Connor Watson
15. Angus Crichton
16. Spencer Leniu
17. Sitili Tupouniua

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/01/14/act ... -overview/

[greeneyed]

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves to retire

The Sydney Roosters have today announced that 2024 will be vice-captain Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ final year in the famous Tricolour jersey, and in the NRL.

The inspirational leader of the Sydney Roosters forward pack will contest his 15th season with the Club and his 16th in the NRL this year. Player number 1105, 292 of the 298 games Waerea-Hargreaves has played so far have been with the Roosters and he is currently the fourth most-capped player in the Club’s 116-year history.

Read more: https://www.roosters.com.au/news/2024/0 ... -roosters/

[LimeGreenMachine]

Luke Keary retiring at the end of the year.

[bonehead]

Luke Keary retiring at the end of the year.

and we all witnessed the end of his career in 2020 when he bit the back of papa's head

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[yeh raiders]

3 premiership rings, what an outstanding career. Particularly given the size the bloke too, he’s as lean as they come.

[-PJ-]

And Robbo is chasing Jack Welsbys phone number..

Watch, wait..

[-PJ-]

JWH
Keary
Manu
Anavaotaua Iosefa Aukuso Suaali’l

All gone at seasons end.

Uncle Nick will have $3b in salary cap to spend.

And a super club like the Rooters won’t miss a beat.

[-PJ-]

Crichton and Tupou as well..

[LimeGreenMachine]

Interesting they have allowed Manu to go to Japan , is the Keary retirement a sudden decision. Manu would be an ideal replacement at 5/8 for them , they could use Kearys millions to pay him.

[zim]

He gets to play way less games for a huge pay increase (more money per game than the roosters could offer) while living in Japan. Unless they're offering sydney real estate there's no competition there.

[LimeGreenMachine]

They could almost pay Manu what ever he wants.
They will have so much cash freed up

It'll be interesting what the difference is

[Ron78]

Manu will play Rugby then come back to the roosters mid season next year for around $500k. They mentioned that on NRL 360. So good $$$ for him next year with the two codes combined


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[zim]

Well that is a boon for him, and realistic, as opposed to a blank cheque trying to match Japanese union per game.

[bonehead]

It'll be interesting as PVL said he's not letting that happen previously, this plan was discussed prior to xmas

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[greeneyed]

Fifita stays with Titans after Roosters pull offer

Queensland Origin representative David Fifita will remain with the Titans beyond after 2024 after agreeing to take up his player option with the club for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

Fifita had informed the Titans last week that he wouldn't be taking up the option to extend his stay on the Gold Coast – agreeing to a long-term deal to join the Roosters from the start of 2025.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/01/01/202 ... d-details/

The Sydney Roosters have withdrawn their offer to David Fifita.

Despite his management making the initial approach to the Club and Fifita personally informing the Sydney Roosters’ Chairman and Head Coach of his intent to join the Club last Thursday, Fifita has since expressed doubt about his decision.

Consequently, the Club has elected to withdraw its offer with view that it is in the Roosters’ best interests. The Club wishes Fifita all the best.

Sydney Roosters statement

[President Clinton]

****. This dude is so indecisive.

I’m glad for the Titans though.

[NoMan]

Do I detect a hint of salt in that Rorters press release?

[Lamenting Actions]

Fifita needs to have an all day conference with his manager so they can explain what the definition of a decision is lol. Jesus.

Haha @ Rorters of course

[Elcaptcroker]

The old you cant turn us down, we turn you down thing, would love to of been in nicks office when he was told the news, NO one says no to uncle Nick.

I wonder if mr pongo kicking up a fuss about third parties has spooked the roosters and fafita, for the short term and thats why its fallen over


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