Barrett announcement tommorrow (Wednesday) 10:30am

[SaintTPP]

It amazes me how people can change their mindsa about something in less than one day.....as if you didn't want Baz and how many times have roosters supporteres said he'll join them, pffft.

 

[Anonymous]

For the record... the official media release has made its way out. Well done Starkers for getting the LU scoop.

DRAGONS MEDIA RELEASE

Barrett Extends Dragons Contract to End of 2008

Dragons captain Trent Barrett believes he will play the best football of his career during the term of his newly-extended contract, announced today.

The 26-year-old Australian five-eighth also believes the Dragons will win the Telstra Premiership during that time, with Barrett extending his current contract (valid to the end of 2004) for a further four years to the end of 2008.

Dragons Chief Executive Officer Peter Doust said this was one of the most important contracts in Barrett’s first grade career, which includes 145 games since his debut with the Steelers in 1996 (45 – Steelers, 100 – Dragons).

“It’s very important for Trent and the Dragons in terms of planning for the future,” Doust said. “The Dragons believe his best football is in front of him. And since he is about to become a father for the first time next month, this contract is also about securing his family’s future.

“While Trent was still under contract to the end of this season, both he and the club were keen to have the matter sorted out before the season started so there would be no distractions for Trent and the club throughout 2004.”

Barrett agreed it was a “big” decision at this stage of his career, but said the decision to stay with the Dragons was “easy”.

“The club has been good to me and I want to repay their faith in me,” he said. “And with people like Mark Gasnier, Shaun Timmins and Lance Thompson sticking around for the long-term (they extended their contracts last year) the decision was made a lot easier. I’ve played with them for a long time and want to continue to do so.”

Barrett said he was pleased to be able to put speculation about the Roosters in context – “it has always been just that … speculation”.

“I am keen to stay with one club for my entire career,” he said. “I also want to captain a side that has a good chance of winning the premiership and – if we all stay healthy – I don’t see why we shouldn’t win in the next couple of years.”

Barrett said he was excited about training and playing this year after missing most of last season with a broken ankle.

“The only goal I have set this year is to play at least 20 games for the club,” he said.

 

[Roosterphin]

Still you haveb not produced a statement or evidence which says

Politis wanted him

and all Rooster supporters wanted him

Until yopu do SHUT IT and stop making idiots of yourselves

 

[dannyboy]

the only idiot it appears is you roosterphin.

Read LU - Home page - the barrett story

Pay close attention to the 2nd paragraph.

"...Roosters boss Nick Politis openly declared he would do anything to get Barrett on the books at Bondi"

Guess he must've been talking about the icebergs

 

[Roosterphin]

the only idiot it appears is you roosterphin.

Read LU - Home page - the barrett story

Pay close attention to the 2nd paragraph.

"...Roosters boss Nick Politis openly declared he would do anything to get Barrett on the books at Bondi"

Guess he must've been talking about the icebergs

Isnt it funny how the accuser becomes the accused...who is the idiot now. Do you not think that whoever wrote the article is purely speculating.

Again I challenge you....bring the evidence....as yet noone has anything!

 

[Everlovin' Antichrist]

the only idiot it appears is you roosterphin.

Read LU - Home page - the barrett story

Pay close attention to the 2nd paragraph.

"...Roosters boss Nick Politis openly declared he would do anything to get Barrett on the books at Bondi"

Guess he must've been talking about the icebergs

LOL

'phin, you got called mate. I think nothing less than a printed apology is warranted and it should be addressed to the person who wrote the LU article.

And here was me thinking that you were a more responsible person that Coggie and Co. But I can't see even them going the route you chose on this one.

 

[Roosterphin]

the only idiot it appears is you roosterphin.

Read LU - Home page - the barrett story

Pay close attention to the 2nd paragraph.

"...Roosters boss Nick Politis openly declared he would do anything to get Barrett on the books at Bondi"

Guess he must've been talking about the icebergs

LOL

'phin, you got called mate. I think nothing less than a printed apology is warranted and it should be addressed to the person who wrote the LU article.

And here was me thinking that you were a more responsible person that Coggie and Co. But I can't see even them going the route you chose on this one.

EA you have never thought I was responsible :lol: :lol:

If the person who wrote the article can provide when and where Politis made this comment I will retract my comments and make a written apology. No problem.

 

[Everlovin' Antichrist]

Speculation?

Are you insane?

It's not specualtion, it says "Nick Politis openly declared.......". What's specualtive about that?

We don't need to bring any evidence. We have the words of a more than competant and legitimate sports Journalist as proof.

You have your big mouth and your mistrust of anything non-Rooster as proof.

 

[Everlovin' Antichrist]

EA you have never thought I was responsible :lol: :lol:

Fair point.

 

[Roosterphin]

Speculation?

Are you insane?

It's not specualtion, it says "Nick Politis openly declared.......". What's specualtive about that?

We don't need to bring any evidence. We have the words of a more than competant and legitimate sports Journalist as proof.

You have your big mouth and your mistrust of anything non-Rooster as proof.

As i aksed "When did politis openlly declare this"

Are you saying that everything you read that is written by a sports journalist is true :lol:

 

[SaintTPP]

Speculation?

Are you insane?

It's not specualtion, it says "Nick Politis openly declared.......". What's specualtive about that?

We don't need to bring any evidence. We have the words of a more than competant and legitimate sports Journalist as proof.

You have your big mouth and your mistrust of anything non-Rooster as proof.

As i aksed "When did politis openlly declare this"

Are you saying that everything you read that is written by a sports journalist is true :lol:

God just get over it, roosters were chassing him but they didn't get him...over.

 

[Roosterphin]

Speculation?

Are you insane?

It's not specualtion, it says "Nick Politis openly declared.......". What's specualtive about that?

We don't need to bring any evidence. We have the words of a more than competant and legitimate sports Journalist as proof.

You have your big mouth and your mistrust of anything non-Rooster as proof.

As i aksed "When did politis openlly declare this"

Are you saying that everything you read that is written by a sports journalist is true :lol:

God just get over it, roosters were chassing him but they didn't get him...over.

All I have heard is accusations with no proof.....they may very well have been chasing him......but maybe they werent. All I am saying is that if you are going to make comments at least have some proof that it was true

 

[Holla if ya hear me]

Good on Barrett for staying with the jersey instead of selling out to leagues most hated-Congrats to St. George for keeping him
Hell..Im sure the Knights could do with him

 

[Anonymous]

Because time is precious and the fact that source articles have been archived, I have asked the author, Matt Starkey to change his article so it says 'speculation'. This being because I recall events of the past when a minority went ballistic because of a few mere words.
This is unfortunate but we havent got the time to deal with people who are willing to go to the streets over petty issues.

Roosterphin, you have reminded me of this pettiness and how we have be careful of the lunatic fringe.
We're not interested in having to pay for archived articles or make a dozen phone calls just so we cover all our bases against those who have obviously have too much time on their hands.

After speaking to the author, we both agreed that it was a Dragons article and not an article about the Roosters. While, it is indeed true that speculation was rife that the Roosters were interested in Barrett, it was not substance of the story. In short, the article is supposed to do with significant news for Saints fans.

 

[Rooster Cogburn.]

Willow you and your fellow Rooster haters were the ones big noting themselves. It seems you have shot yourself in the foot. :lol:

 

[Roosterphin]

Because time is precious and the fact that source articles have been archived, I have asked the author, Matt Starkey to change his article so it says 'speculation'. This being because I recall events of the past when a minority went ballistic because of a few mere words.
This is unfortunate but we havent got the time to deal with people who are willing to go to the streets over petty issues.

Roosterphin, you have reminded me of this pettiness and how we have be careful of the lunatic fringe.
We're not interested in having to pay for archived articles or make a dozen phone calls just so we cover all our bases against those who have obviously have too much time on their hands.

After speaking to the author, we both agreed that it was a Dragons article and not an article about the Roosters. While, it is indeed true that speculation was rife that the Roosters were interested in Barrett, it was not substance of the story. In short, the article is supposed to do with significant news for Saints fans.

Cmon Willow. Maybe we just get sick off all the nonesence that comes our clubs way. It seems then if we defend our team we are also wrong. Please!

 

[Anonymous]

It was a Dragons article Roosterphin, not a Roosters article. There are other articles in other publications about the Roosters being interested in Barrett (or 'linked' as they say). So in essence, it was part of the news. You can't tell people what to write... but if it means I have to worry about past events, then I look at it and will sometimes conclude that it isnt worth the time. As you can tell, I draw a line between forum banter and the real world.

 

[Anonymous]

Willow you and your fellow Rooster haters were the ones big noting themselves. It seems you have shot yourself in the foot. :lol:

Rooster Cogburn... :roll: ...editing your post to save face. I saw what you had there before and it was pathetic.

 

[Mark Riddels Dog]

HE signed where he belongs & in all reality who gives a flying fish in regards to the Mad Rooters...& as 4 evidence to put it simply their SHEEER AROGANCE IS ENUFF 4 me............... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: