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Originally posted by Chook2
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They’re all playing for money that’s not disputed here. May however said he didn’t like playing rugby league and often felt like quitting. Maybe he’s said other unpublished things which has led the club to decide he’s not a safe investment.“Soon will the present day order be rolled up, and a new one spread out in its stead”- (Baha’u’llah) -
None of our forwards were as good after Origin as before. They were good enough for the lessor sides but couldn't handle Penrith or Storm. May hits and spins on most hit-ups and doesn't go through the line like he can when he keeps running with power. Collins rarely worries the defence and they have learnt to team up on Spencer because he's the main one they have to worry about when he's on. Radley is less effective playing on an edge but then again, he isn't getting penalized as much. We will really miss JWH but I think he probably went a year too long.Comment
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Just bring in DLS and let him learn against the men, what more is he going to gain playing Reggies.Originally posted by Schooner View PostComment
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I can understand if we tried to move smith on before may
twice the pay packet and has performed average on and off the field
let’s hope we nail the replacementComment
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So in the end we could have kept Sitili?
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Then again, maybe our Front Row stocks were plentiful and players like the Va'a brothers, Wong, etc are ready and could not be held back any longer.
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I don’t wanna play.Originally posted by Qld Chook View Post
They were the four words that terminated Terrell May’s tenure at the Sydney Roosters.
Despite playing all 27 games this season, the Roosters last week told a shocked May he was free to leave the club immediately, despite signing a $950,000 contract extension in April.
While the Roosters won’t comment publicly, this masthead has been told that May’s carefree attitude towards rugby league - and the club - was the catalyst towards his shock exit.
Sydney Roosters hierarchy demand their players are fully invested and some felt May wasn’t totally committed to the club and the game.
May also wielded some influence over a number of young players at the club – another concern for Roosters officials.
The club has no ill-feelings towards May.
Concern for May’s future at the Roosters started in September when he conducted a media interview during the finals campaign.
He said: “Sometimes I just get ‘I don’t wanna be there and don’t wanna play’.
“I gave it away twice, when I was 18 and then when I was 20. Both times I just didn’t want to play anymore. I get like that throughout the year as well.
“It’s a weird feeling. I don’t think many people experience it where one week they love the game and go on the TV screens and the next week they don’t want to be there at all.”
The comments set off alarm bells at Bondi.
One of the Roosters’ best players in 2024, May is well-liked at the club and doesn’t drink alcohol.
“I was devastated for him,” Roosters teammate Angus Crichton said last week.
“He is literally straight as an arrow. He doesn’t drink, he is a really good guy and he hasn’t done anything off the field to warrant this.”
May was subjected to hurtful and incorrect accusations about why he was told to leave the club.
He also said in the interview: “Sometimes I just feel I could quit, like in a day. It sounds a bit weird, but I get those thoughts sometimes where I’m just like ‘Is this really for me? I’m very grateful to be where I am and play with the Roosters, but rugby league isn’t the whole of me.’
“Then you just look at the bigger picture. You need to support your family and I couldn’t do it without footy. I have aspirations to take the club to the grand final and play for NSW.”
May represented Samoa in their two-Test series against England in England.Comment
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If true, it almost sounds like a bloody dictatorship. Like if you're found publicly admitting that it's the pathway out of poverty that drives you and you don't always love getting up at 6am to go do hard weights / tackling / fitness...etc sessions then you're farkin gaaawn.
IMO others would feel the same way, he's just vocalised it. Also, no fans are bothered by the said interview. I've said it before but I reckon members should write to the club and make it clear they back him for his talent & honesty. Have a word with him if it's not consistent with our media policy but sacking? Fark aaaawf IMO.Comment
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With the big bucks comes, basically...maximum effort, maximum skill, maximum results, switched on in every game, not just some.Originally posted by ism22 View Post
It's pro footy, he was basically just traded to another club...as in America.
He has a contract with the Roosters, so if another club doesn't want him, he stays with us.
How awkward.
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This club has given us all a lot of joy over the years. This year included, despite a lot of people’s unwillingness to admit it. Terrell has been a small part of that for two years. I’m willing to back the judgement of the club on this one who have the full picture of the impact this kind of attitude may be having on the playing group.
If I were De La Salle Va’a and someone who I consider a role model is going around saying he doesn’t really care about the game and would happily quit any minute without considering the effect it might have on his team then I’d be 1 - very disappointed that someone that cares about the club so little is a preferred choice to bleed for them over me and 2 - potentially strayed into thinking the same way.
Imagine going from Jared Waerea-Hargreaves whose love for this club never waivered for 16 years being the role model for the young forwards coming through, to Terrell May who is there for money only and would be fine with leaving at the drop of a hat if he had a strong enough urge.
I know it’s not a direction I personally want to go.Comment
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It’s a shame , but you either have it or you don’t.
you can’t buy it.
It just comes from within.
players like Spencer bring it.
Jared had it.
Pretty much the whole team has it except maybe May.
Eg
Lodge never had it and never will.Comment
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There would be a stack of players playing NSW Cup/QLD Cup and host of other competitions that would love a shot at playing NRL for far less money. In any organisation you can't have people that are not 100% committed to the cause.
May's comments make you think that some time in the future he will walk away from the game again as he already said he has done that twice before
“I gave it away twice, when I was 18 and then when I was 20,” May said in September.
“Both times I just didn’t want to play any more. I get like that throughout the year as well.
“Sometimes I just get ‘I don’t wanna be there and don’t wanna play’.
“It’s a weird feeling. I don’t think many people experience it where one week they love the game and go on the TV screens and the next week they don’t want to be there at all.
“Sometimes I just feel I could quit, like in a day. It sounds a bit weird, but I get those thoughts sometimes where I’m just like ‘Is this really for me? I’m very grateful to be where I am and play with the Roosters, but rugby league isn’t the whole of me.’
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