Confirmed Signings

[Pantherjim.]

Losing out on getting him won’t really affect you blokes in the slightest IMO.

I hope you’re right. JFH’s absence will be some pretty big shoes to fill.

 

[yobbo84]

I hope you’re right. JFH’s absence will be some pretty big shoes to fill.

I watched reserve grade last week and just shook my head.... Preston Riki is a beast. Even looks like JFH.

 

[Dragon Slayer]

As I said in the rumoured signings thread this game is absolutely comically run and the player market/salary cap is the biggest joke of them all

I wouldn’t worry about a signing like that.

He’s a bum who only performs when a contract is coming up. He also is not noted for his commitment in defence.

If the Roosters signed Munster that would be different. Remember two of Karen Robinson’s Premierships was with Cronk as Captain Coach. But Fifita? He’s just a lazy bum.

 

[dogslife]

This might be the first time in forever the Roosters have actually had salary cap space to spend on someone. Like real salary cap space, not mythical Nick Politis salary cap space

 

[Woody90]

As I said in the rumoured signings thread this game is absolutely comically run and the player market/salary cap is the biggest joke of them all

Normally I’d agree with this but for once the Roosters actually probably do have cap space with how many players they’re losing.

Sucks for the Titans but I have a feeling they won’t be too devastated. They’d over invested in 2 forwards and he wasn’t giving them much consistently to be honest.

 

[Colk]

To those posters above, I’m not worried about the name or the player; it’s more the trend.

Every major player off contract who the Roosters are interested in, they essentially acquire which is interesting considering we are supposed to have a ‘salary cap’ (evidently not being policed very well by choice or by ineptitude) It’s become a parody and it’s particularly boring. At this point (actually a long time ago) you have to argue that there has to be something in addition to a salary cap.

Even as an extreme example, even Manchester City don’t get every player they are interested in.

 

[Pjf04b]

The reported $4m salary cap space would mean that Sualii, Kearney, JWH and Manu were on average $1m each.
Really?
It couldn’t be more than $2.5m surely!

 

[JamesRustle]

The reported $4m salary cap space would mean that Sualii, Kearney, JWH and Manu were on average $1m each.
Really?
It couldn’t be more than $2.5m surely!

Roosters are still squeezing the last few dollars of cap space after moving on Craig Savatori. Can't help but admire whilst whistling loudly out front of NRL HQ.

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

To those posters above, I’m not worried about the name or the player; it’s more the trend.

Every major player off contract who the Roosters are interested in, they essentially acquire which is interesting considering we are supposed to have a ‘salary cap’ (evidently not being policed very well by choice or by ineptitude) It’s become a parody and it’s particularly boring. At this point (actually a long time ago) you have to argue that there has to be something in addition to a salary cap.

Even as an extreme example, even Manchester City don’t get every player they are interested in.

Gagai turned down the Roosters to stay with the Knights in spite being offered one year less. Also, apparently Fafita had a Holbrook clause in his Titans contract, given JH is an assistant at the Roosters now might’ve had something to do with winning his signature? It’s not always Uncle Nick although mostly is because he is God. Forget what I said, it’s Nick. It’s always Nick

 

[morley101]

The reported $4m salary cap space would mean that Sualii, Kearney, JWH and Manu were on average $1m each.
Really?
It couldn’t be more than $2.5m surely!

Add Tupou and Crichton.

 

[soc123_au]

Add Tupou and Crichton.

Didn't Tupou sign for a pie and coke when Young came on board? Word is Crichton will be staying.

 

[Captain Apollo]

Craig Bellamy to Coach in 2025

Craig Bellamy will extend his coaching record at Melbourne Storm, informing the club that he will continue as head coach in 2025.

www.melbournestorm.com.au

 

[Rising from the Ashes]

David Fifita at a good team will be brutal, Roosters may fall down the pack though with a few key outs.. hope it works out for him.

 

[Cheese sandwich]

I wouldn’t worry about a signing like that.

He’s a bum who only performs when a contract is coming up. He also is not noted for his commitment in defence.

If the Roosters signed Munster that would be different. Remember two of Karen Robinson’s Premierships was with Cronk as Captain Coach. But Fifita? He’s just a lazy bum.

Hahaha howling at Karen Robinson

 

[MugaB]

This might be the first time in forever the Roosters have actually had salary cap space to spend on someone. Like real salary cap space, not mythical Nick Politis salary cap space

 

[Valheru]

The reported $4m salary cap space would mean that Sualii, Kearney, JWH and Manu were on average $1m each.
Really?
It couldn’t be more than $2.5m surely!

The problem with that figure is two fold

A) it includes Tupou and Crighton
B) it is completely made up by the media

I think it's reasonable to say that those 4 players would be about $2.8M

 

[Captain Apollo]

Roosters confirm Fifita signing

The Sydney Roosters have secured the prized signature of Maroons powerhouse David Fifita on a long-term deal from 2025.

www.nrl.com

 

[Captain Apollo]

Gagai turned down the Roosters to stay with the Knights in spite being offered one year less. Also, apparently Fafita had a Holbrook clause in his Titans contract, given JH is an assistant at the Roosters now might’ve had something to do with winning his signature? It’s not always Uncle Nick although mostly is because he is God. Forget what I said, it’s Nick. It’s always Nick

Also, he has youngish school age children and didn't want to uproot them from Newcastle to move to Sydney was part of why he re-signed with the Knights.

 

[yobbo84]

The problem with that figure is two fold

A) it includes Tupou and Crighton
B) it is completely made up by the media

I think it's reasonable to say that those 4 players would be about $2.8M

Well Tupou has just re-signed... for minimum wage and stock options, no doubt

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

Well Tupou has just re-signed... for minimum wage and stock options, no doubt

Where are you getting that from, Yob?