Rumour NRL Rumoured Player Movements, Re-signings and Rumour Mill 2019/2020
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Ever Hopeful
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It is really interesting to hear a player talk openly about cash on the side like Locke did about Koukash.
As for Locke the player, how could anyone believe that he wouldn't chuck it in or get negative as soon as things got hard? He may have changed, and he may be able to be the gifted player he once was again, but few would gamble a top 30 spot on that. He might need to train for free for a while at a team, put out the cones, do the dishes etc to show how humble he is and how much it all means to him.
Reminds me of some good days though. I really enjoyed watching him play. What could of been aye.
As for Locke the player, how could anyone believe that he wouldn't chuck it in or get negative as soon as things got hard? He may have changed, and he may be able to be the gifted player he once was again, but few would gamble a top 30 spot on that. He might need to train for free for a while at a team, put out the cones, do the dishes etc to show how humble he is and how much it all means to him.
Reminds me of some good days though. I really enjoyed watching him play. What could of been aye.
snake77
He was not only open about cash on the side but knew it wasn't in his contract. Now over the years how many times have we seen an NRL player get tied to a salary cap scandal and say they don't know about that they leave it to their manager. Then get off not even getting a warning. They then complain if TPA's don't get paid even though they are not meant to be guaranteed.
It will be tough getting back into the NRL. A feeder club and getting picked up would be more likely. Play well and get one of the last spots when teams need to finalise their roster.
An article years ago had how the new squad naming rules will make it harder for returning players (guys suspended due to behaviour etc) to get back into the NRL as there are limited spots. A bit strange writing that the week clubs are looking to dump players to conveniently bring in SBW.
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It would have been interesting if Locke had of had this revelation back when and not sulked when Tomkins was signed. There is a pretty good chance a fit, humble and focused Locke would have been reinstated at fullback and Tomkins played in the halves after a while. If that had happened I reckon they both would have been better off.
Sup42
You would hope that the Roosters winning several premiership in a row would embarrass the NRL..
But unfortunately this is a penal colony who was happy to stack Reffs against all comers vs their Kangaroo team for 100 years.
Aussie sport makes me laugh, biggest cheats since the SA RFU so yeah....no point in some ways of us playing the cu**s
But unfortunately this is a penal colony who was happy to stack Reffs against all comers vs their Kangaroo team for 100 years.
Aussie sport makes me laugh, biggest cheats since the SA RFU so yeah....no point in some ways of us playing the cu**s
How do the Tigers sign Aucklander Asu Kepaoa.
He has played well on the wing in reserve grade but long-term more of a centre. Has spent two years developing waiting for his turn behind a stacked roosters squad.
This is the rooster POS should of signed. Warriors are desperate for an NRL OB with potential for 2021. Could of got him. Easy. Imagine his family still live in Auckland.
Ever Hopeful
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Reckon he was one of the loan players we were offered and turned our nose up at? He isn't a truck, isn't north of 30 and hasn't played more than 20 FG games.
tajhay
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If you were a young league player with potential and had Warriors as well as other suitors, would you choose the Warriors?
And if you do, rank the following in order of your criteria:
1) Money
2) family location
3) player development
4) career progression
IMO, a player will develop further at another NRL club. Career/rep opportunities would be higher too. If you don't care about that, and living close to family or money is your prime motivation, than you are simply "settling" and content, with fairly low drive for your own career, so Warriors would be a good fit.
Some people want to achieve.
Some people want to be content and feel like they have made it.
You don't win premierships with the second group.
They knew the club needed outside backs - especially Fusitua & Maumalo leaving. I am sure as a league junior he even played centre / 2nd row.
He is on the up...he looked like he played well for Norths.
Honestly the club recruitment...has lacked flexibility. Yes they have targeted some stars and up & comers but they havent landed anybody.
He is an OB who had his road to FG blocked..not because of lack of potential or even form.
He was attainable...and likely either not identified or approached. That is my issue.
Might of been an oversimplification to say could of got him easy.
At this stage of his career...Asu Kepaoa isnt moving to get developed. he is moving to play first grade.
He is developed to a point and had good stats for North Sydney.
He chose the tigers...yes Maguire is a reputable coach. The club itself struggles to recruit, they are financially not strong nor previously had good facilities.
Beastmode
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Saw Paul Gallen weighing in on the SBW topic
Only two teams he should come back for
1) Bull dogs - the club he walked out on
2) Warriors - cause he’s a kiwi
two teams that could do with his help
Wholeheartedly agree
Not the cheating fucking Roosters!!!!
Only two teams he should come back for
1) Bull dogs - the club he walked out on
2) Warriors - cause he’s a kiwi
two teams that could do with his help
Wholeheartedly agree
Not the cheating fucking Roosters!!!!
john nick
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His best mate Mundine said the same thing and added that he should go to a team that needed help rather than a powerhouse citing the same 2 teams.
Mind you, backing winners has been half of SBWs success. It has helped to get everything he has got out of life.
john nick
Pity his grandfather is not alive.Would have kicked his arse
Sup42
SBW playing for the Warriors would be like his boxing career turned legit....like having to fight the ten rounds against a fat old Francis Botha, instead they changed it to eight rounds because Botha was going to knock him out.
Williams is talented no doubt, but he always took the easy route, good for business.
He would be at risk of being a bad influence at the Warriors, like he was when he got booted from the Kiwis for being one of the boys during drug gate WC final.
Williams is talented no doubt, but he always took the easy route, good for business.
He would be at risk of being a bad influence at the Warriors, like he was when he got booted from the Kiwis for being one of the boys during drug gate WC final.
john nick
Sup42
Before my time.
Funny enough I met his Grandmother. Cool lady. Nice family.
john nick
His grandfather was Bill Woolsey.Used to spar with all the yankee heavyweights who were coming & fighting here in those days.Bill played until nearly 50 & could fight like fuck .A legendary hard guy
john nick
Theres a very good website "Carlaw Park diehards" great pics and info on the old days
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