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[callmack1]

Souths veteran’s $1m switch to NRL rival confirmed

Souths veteran’s $1m switch to NRL rival confirmed

www.foxsports.com.au

A sad day for sure. Cooky has been a huge part of our club for nearly ten years now and there's no doubt that he was a big contributor to the success we had throughout that period. He's been a fantastic servant to our club as both a great player, a teammate and a clubman. He's one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet and bleeds Red and Green. Certainly a sad day.

I can understand the uneasiness of the situation. I too have a few doubts if they plan for Pete to fully take over. I think he's going to be fine in time. But is he ready for 27 weeks of quality back-to-back like Cook? I'm not sure. That's a bit of a worry but we do have to trust Wayne, he knows what he's doing.

I also think we have to accept the reality that Cook is no longer in his prime and his effectiveness has been waning for a few years now. His output no longer matches what we're paying him, and I think that's the main reason for this.

While there is a little but of uneasiness, it's still a win-win for both clubs. We now have salary cap space and still have a decent enough hooker. James Hooper estimates that we may have about $1m to spend.

Thank you for your service Cooky, but it is time. We wish you all the best.

 

[speedster]

Talk is Roosters are willing to pay some of Smith's freight for next year to offload him. Question is, does that include Souths? NRL360 think it's a chance.

‘Falls into that category’: How Wayne could be Smith’s saviour amid growing Souths link

‘Worn out his welcome’: $400k reasons why Smith could join bitter Roosters rival

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[speedster]

 

[speedster]

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[doyen]

I reckon Bennett likes Smith & he will get him to Sths for next season---get Brandon focused & we have a serious upgrade at No.9 !!

 

[Rabbits20]

I reckon Bennett likes Smith & he will get him to Sths for next season---get Brandon focused & we have a serious upgrade at No.9 !!

He’s unfit mate and has attitude issues some of his passes are woeful too worse than Cook

 

[southsydneyrabbitohs]

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nrl360 says hunt is more a chance than the above i hope we get smith,hunt,pangai.

 

[southsydneyrabbitohs]

He’s unfit mate and has attitude issues some of his passes are woeful too worse than Cook

Bennett may be the key to unlock smith's woes r20.

 

[southsydneyrabbitohs]

Happy happy happy la la la la la la sings speedster.

 

[Hellray]

I would rather give the keys to Petey M and use the money from Cook to beef up our front row stock.

as talented as Smith is he isn’t a dummy half anymore same as McInnes they are lock forwards that can’t pass. And if we don’t get any momentum from the forward pack just like cook this year Smith won’t have the room or space to run and attack and he will be viewed as useless

 

[BotanyBorn&Bred]

Hey handy the rorters can afford smith on 800k why not souths?

FOX is saying $900K
And that the Rorters would be prepared to chip in to move him.
They want him gone.

 

[BotanyBorn&Bred]

I would rather give the keys to Petey M and use the money from Cook to beef up our front row stock.

as talented as Smith is he isn’t a dummy half anymore same as McInnes they are lock forwards that can’t pass. And if we don’t get any momentum from the forward pack just like cook this year Smith won’t have the room or space to run and attack and he will be viewed as useless

Mamozuelos is like Illias.
Nice guy, tries hard, just hasn't got it.
Hasn't shown anything special that suggests he does have it.
Smith makes his own momentum. He is a bull.
Trouble is, his lack of discipline is an undeniable risk.

 

[BotanyBorn&Bred]

Talk is Roosters are willing to pay some of Smith's freight for next year to offload him. Question is, does that include Souths? NRL360 think it's a chance.

‘Falls into that category’: How Wayne could be Smith’s saviour amid growing Souths link

‘Worn out his welcome’: $400k reasons why Smith could join bitter Roosters rival

www.foxsports.com.au

Smith >>>>>>>>>>>> Mamozuelos

 

[BotanyBorn&Bred]

I reckon Bennett likes Smith & he will get him to Sths for next season---get Brandon focused & we have a serious upgrade at No.9 !!

On this, I agree with you.
Finally....

 

[doyen]

Bennett tried to get Smith to the Dolphins as a marque player---Smith is a Kiwi rep,a Dally M hooker & a p/ship winner !!

 

[BotanyBorn&Bred]

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According to FOX, the club said they are not interested in him.
If the choice were Smith or DeBellin, I'd take Smith over DeBelin every day of the week.

 

[BotanyBorn&Bred]

Bennett tried to get Smith to the Dolphins as a marque player---Smith is a Kiwi rep,a Dally M hooker & a p/ship winner !!

Yep, true.
But he is a risk too.
That's why the Rorters probably got him on the block

 

[handyman2190]

FOX is saying $900K
And that the Rorters would be prepared to chip in to move him.
They want him gone.

Hoops on nrl360 said the rorters would pay up to 400k to shift him

 

[BotanyBorn&Bred]

Hoops on nrl360 said the rorters would pay up to 400k to shift him

They must want him gone pretty bad.
They could take Host as a player swap, that's $350K right there, and we get Host off the books.

 

[BotanyBorn&Bred]

If Ewan Aitken is coming over, there is no need anymore for one of Host or Chee Kam.
Take your pick