Rumoured Comings and Goings - The Transit Lounge

[Valheru]

I expect him back in 2026

 

[Captain Apollo]

He's staying -

Angus Crichton Locked In For Two More Years

Angus Crichton will remain a Rooster!

www.roosters.com.au

 

[Captain Apollo]

Looks like he's going -

Roosters star finds new home on long-term deal

Tupouniua to leave at end of 2024

www.nine.com.au

 

[Valheru]

Goes without saying that Angus extension is well deserved.

I hope he can provide the same output now that that he has a contract opposed to chasing one.

 

[H.H]

Can't believe the news that we're on the verge of signing Townsend. Never been a fan.

 

[Headless Chook]

Can't believe the news that we're on the verge of signing Townsend. Never been a fan.

Neither have I. I sort of get what why the club would sign him, as a stopgap and a mentoring role for our young halves but it’s still a strange decision. Anyone know what $$$ he’d be on?

 

[Captain Apollo]

Neither have I. I sort of get what why the club would sign him, as a stopgap and a mentoring role for our young halves but it’s still a strange decision. Anyone know what $$$ he’d be on?

Hopefully not a lot.

 

[taste2taste]

Anyone have any info on Sacha Kouacci ? Is he still at the club ?

Roosters signed him and fellow Frenchman Griffier ( currently playing SG ball ) last season.

Can't find any info of where Kouacci is now, perhaps back in France?

 

[Valheru]

Neither have I. I sort of get what why the club would sign him, as a stopgap and a mentoring role for our young halves but it’s still a strange decision. Anyone know what $$$ he’d be on?

I actually don't mind this

According to 360 it is 250-300k which seems completely reasonable to me. It is a 1 year contract only to continue to help Walker come along. A veteran (Keary) was always meant to be there next year and IMO they definitely have a target for 2026 - Keep an eye on Dylan Brown who is contracted to 2028 I think but has options in his favour every year from end of next season.

S Smith will get his chances next year too (High chance Walker plays origin).

 

[Captain Apollo]

I actually don't mind this

According to 360 it is 250-300k which seems completely reasonable to me. It is a 1 year contract only to continue to help Walker come along. A veteran (Keary) was always meant to be there next year and IMO they definitely have a target for 2026 - Keep an eye on Dylan Brown who is contracted to 2028 I think but has options in his favour every year from end of next season.

S Smith will get his chances next year too (High chance Walker plays origin).

In relation to Dylan Brown, I believe you are correct. That's one thing the 360 crew were banging on about a few weeks back, namely how many players at the Eels have options on their contracts in their favour. They have the greatest number of players with such in their contracts than any other NRL club does in its top 30.

 

[Valheru]

In relation to Dylan Brown, I believe you are correct. That's one thing the 360 crew were banging on about a few weeks back, namely how many players at the Eels have options on their contracts in their favour. They have the greatest number of players with such in their contracts than any other NRL club does in its top 30.

Yep

And add the fact the coach got sacked and looks to be replaced with a rookie and there could be a mass exodus.

 

[Captain Apollo]

This is an interesting read -

'Best back-rower in the comp': How Crichton forced Roosters' contract call

Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has revealed club powerbrokers told him 2024 would be his last season with the club before an irresistible run of form prompted a two-year contract extension.

www.nrl.com