Billy Smith Update

[Waylander]

Do you think Smith would be considered for origin if he was fit?

Do you honestly believe that Sua’ali’i deserved to be?

[Mickie Lane]

Do you honestly believe that Sua’ali’i deserved to be?

I was surprised that he was picked but people like Madge know better than me & know whats expected in SOO.
I love Billy Smith but Suaali is tougher

[Rooster_Mark]

Not Billy Smith related but relating maybe to signing a very good 5/8 or any position for that matter is Tyrone Wishart.
Man that guy is a top player & mark my words he will be bought by another club & be a starting half.

I agree but Robbo signs players on the basis of how many NRL games they have played. The exception being Dom Young, who was a player Politis wanted signed. Otherwise expect us to target players like Townsend, Gagai, Jennings etc.. We might get Wishart in 2038.

[Vasco]

I agree but Robbo signs players on the basis of how many NRL games they have played. The exception being Dom Young, who was a player Politis wanted signed. Otherwise expect us to target players like Townsend, Gagai, Jennings etc.. We might get Wishart in 2038.

What about Suaalii, Leniu or May? They've turned out ok

The club relies heavily on producing good players from SG Ball up. Maybe you haven't noticed.

[The Lip]

I agree but Robbo signs players on the basis of how many NRL games they have played. The exception being Dom Young, who was a player Politis wanted signed. Otherwise expect us to target players like Townsend, Gagai, Jennings etc.. We might get Wishart in 2038.

Which one Rod or the kid?

[Carlos Parra]

I'd be happy if we signed Wishart.

[King Salvo]

I agree but Robbo signs players on the basis of how many NRL games they have played. The exception being Dom Young, who was a player Politis wanted signed. Otherwise expect us to target players like Townsend, Gagai, Jennings etc.. We might get Wishart in 2038.

I am sure Coach Robinson wanted to sign Dom Young as well

Newcastle Knights winger Dominic Young had dinner at the home of Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson last week.

A few days earlier his manager Mario Tartak had coffee with Sydney Roosters chairman Nick Politis to officially launch the Roosters’ bid to sign the highly regarded Great Britain Test winger.

We all know Robbo and his billionaire chairmen are hard to beat in player recruitment.

The Dolphins, Gold Coast Titans, Rabbitohs and the Canterbury Bulldogs have all expressed a strong interest in Young but are unlikely to win this five-club tug of war.

This is despite two of the league’s heaviest hitters — Wayne Bennett and Phil Gould — both showing him over their club facilities at Redcliffe and Belmore.

The Roosters have now surged into favouritism if the 21-year-old winger is to leave Newcastle.

Robinson is employing the same tactics he used to lure Brandon Smith to Bondi from the Melbourne Storm.

Dinner at his eastern suburbs home to sell the culture and values of the game’s glamour club.

Young would be a great signing.

Imagine him in the same backline as James Tedesco, Joseph Suaalii and Joey Manu.

Young is in a position where the Knights will offer more money.

And the dreadlocked flyer has become a real personality player and fan favourite at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium.

Yet at the Roosters he gets the opportunity to win NRL premierships and develop his game under a three-time premiership-winning coach.

Tartak says Young will make a decision in the next week.

“He has a big call to make,” Tartak said. “And he wants it done before the start of the season.

“He’s enjoyed playing his football in Newcastle but there’s a lot of interest and great opportunities that he needs to consider.”

[Judge Smails]

Dom Young is only 3 years into his career, with one of those breaking a try scoring record..

Take the flaws with his meteoric rise, he could be anything !

[Bruce 38-0]

Who knows the comparison. Tries scored on that wing last year v this year.

[JAF]

Did Billy play in the reserves game yesterday?

[The Lip]

Did Billy play in the reserves game yesterday?

No he didn't

[ism22]

No he didn't

Looks like Nawaqanitawase scored his first rugby league meat pie?

A pretty decent looking NSW Cup team on paper TBH!!! Surprised they're 11th with no real chance of playing finals footy.

[Thirteen]

Did Billy play in the reserves game yesterday?

Was meant to but got injured while running onto the field.

[Rooster1908]

Was meant to but got injured while running onto the field.

Please tell me that's sarcasm.Feel so sorry for the poor bugger .

[Qld Chook]

Billy is named in NSW Cup today.

The backline is a look into next year with
2. Pauga
3. Smith
4. Toia
5. Marky Mark

Looking at the whole team on paper it is mind boggling how we won't be in the finals..