JWH, Kez & Joey

[Thirteen]

We’ve been lucky to have such wonderful players . JWH played one season too long but I won’t complain. We’ve been lucky to witness his greatness. The speed of the game gets the better of him now. One of my all time favourite roosters

He’s old. He adapted well to the speed of the game. He trimmed down a lot too.

[weplayforprems]

Will miss them but think we are in need of some fresh blood. Their prime was 18 & 19. Without change we are only ever gonna keep dishing out the same old shite

Realistically Keary has been finished since his ACL in 21.

A more ruthless call needed to be made which perhaps lets the club get in earlier to get a player like Luai.

That being said his grand final performance in 2018 is the stuff of legend. I will never forget being there that night and watching us and how good it felt. Luke will always be a great of our club.

[weplayforprems]

He’s old. He adapted well to the speed of the game. He trimmed down a lot too.

Yep, he still offered plenty, unfortunate suspensions aside.

I’d argue he won us last week’s final and this year’s Anzac Day game on the first tackle of each, simply through being a hard bastard that scared the shit out of the opposition.

[Mr Whippet]

A very fitting send off for these over-rated hacks.

Now now that\s not very ladylike.

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

You know they are good when they can't be replaced. JWH is in the top 10 Roosters of alll time.

[mightyrooster]

It’s a very sad end of an era. Next year is going to be very hard without these players especially Jared, Luke and Joey. They have all been magnificent players for the club and I thank them for all their efforts. They are certainly not ver rated hacks in my book.

[Chook2]

900 nrl games leaving
800 for the chooks
hopefully manu may come back
7 nrl rooster premierships between them

[Eggspert]

A very fitting send off for these over-rated hacks.

I'm sure when your disappointment dies down you won't think that.

There's more great memories than disappointment with those 3.

Now the coach on the other hand the last 5yrs........

[Swamptrout]

Did anybody make a fuss over the 5 departing players after the game ?

Chair them off, guard of honour, haka, game ball presentation etc?

Or did they just walk off licking their wounds?

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Great tribute and thread Eggspert.

These guys certainly prove the falsehood that says you are only as good as your last game. Two champions and one was on the verge.

JWH - a loyal, brutal and passionate warrior who it was our clubs privilege that he called us his home. One of the best props of the modern era who changed games and training sessions with his dominant presence and lionheart. What a man. Pure inspiration and strength. When a teammate stood beside him they felt stronger, better and safe. A throwback to a bygone era when men were tough and uncompromising and a lot less PC. Off the field he was natures gentleman. Loved by all, even those that were supposed to hate him. We honour you JWH, one of a kind.

Keary - the littlest champ. The influence that the cheeky leprechaun had on this club during his time here cannot be overstated. A quality role model on and off the field who grew to love this club, and it became reciprocal. Written off years ago as too small and "one head knock away" Kez worked his ass off physically and mentally to get back to the game and club he loved. 3 years on he has hardly missed a game. That's dedication and commitment. Triple GF winner, CC medallist and the real organiser of this team. We were truly blessed the day he walked from the dark to the light. We luv ya Kez.

Joey - rated the best centre in the game at one point. Joey has that ridiculously easy going skillset that mere mortals can't emulate. He grew up here in footy terms. Again one of the nicest guys to grace the paddock, but also great strength when needed. Only used what he had to, always felt he kept energy and power in reserve. You think Joey Manu, you think class. We will miss you mate.

We can't really replace JWH and Kez, both unique champions in their own right But keep digging to find the next iteration Roosters. If we can go close, things are gonna be ok.

[Swamptrout]

900 nrl games leaving
800 for the chooks
hopefully manu may come back
7 nrl rooster premierships between them

Add another 500 games of experience when you add Jennings and Napa not being re-signed next year.

[4 the all in brawl]

A very fitting send off for these over-rated hacks.

Hahaha, though in a way I do agree but not the over rated hacks comment lol, Keary is a has been but he was very good in his day.

Manu, I feel mentally checked out after signing with Yawnion and his hand injury.....

Sitili is just not that good and was never rated as a star in the wider NRL community.....

Jared, we will miss him next year, he was not on the field much this year but his presence around the club must have spurred on our young pups at times. When he left the field after 20 our forwards got totally owned by the Storm. We lack an experienced Alpha prop next year, Collins is just not that sort of player imo, I hope I am wrong.....

Jojo was starting to show what all the fuss was about when he was a junior, I feel if he played next year he would have been in the top 5 centres in the game, he was our best in the last month.....

Keary, well he went on probably 2 seasons too long, if we had a bigger half or 5/8th he may have thrived but he was a reluctant play maker, more a creative type of player.......

[Easts75]

900 nrl games leaving
800 for the chooks
hopefully manu may come back
7 nrl rooster premierships between them

Do you want Manu back on massive coin....with what he served up this year ??

Perhaps his coin is better spent elsewhere in the team?

[Chook2]

Do you want Manu back on massive coin....with what he served up this year ??

Perhaps his coin is better spent elsewhere in the team?

He will be cheaper then what suaali will be asking for
and he checked out this year
was doing fine to injury
get him back motivated and it will be a different story