Ahhhh Ben

[Crab]

He hasn't said much on any of it to be honest has he? All we know is last year he wanted to return back to Qld but now even that doesn't seem to be as true anymore.

It's certainly the only reason I think we should entertain signing him is if he's chasing that premiership dream and willing to play 9 to get it. Otherwise we should be ready to capatalise on the fall out of another club signing him because I don't think the Bulldogs, Broncos, Dolphins or Titans have the salary cap space to sign him which means they will need to release a mid to top tier contracted player which may present a more appealing opportunity for us.

Payne Haas, Herbie Farnwoth or Brian Kelly would work for me...

Agree with Brian Kelly , he's solid !

[Kentucky_Fried_Rooster]

I'm not sold on Hunt but not against him either.
If we sign him good and if not I don't really care.
The merge won't be tipping in any of his contract and the NRL won't register him at under's and from what I understand he is on about a million a season and I think we can use that sort of coin smatter.

[SamKerrSimp]

He hasn't said much on any of it to be honest has he?

That's because he leaks everything to the media, he got called out publicly by Flanagan a few weeks ago for leaking stuff to the media that only Flanagan, Hunt and Dean Young could know about it and the media for years has had intimate knowledge of Ben Hunt's plans and desires to get out of St George. He also said a few years ago that he doesn't like playing hooker and doesn't want to play hooker but he does it for the team but that was when his hand picked buddy was the coach.

[Fishwa]

I do think if he was to come to the Roosters, the discussions would clearly be what role he plays within the team.

obviously, Walker replacement initially, but then, weather its become the No 6, No 9 or 14 - i am sure those discussions would have occurred. and to be frank - if he wants to just play in the halves and nowhere else, i simply don't think he will sign with the Roosters (the Dogs, and Dolphins id say would play him exclusively as a half - broncos possibly as well).

similarly - his role as a leader in the team would also be established. also - i think players at the end of the career, looking for a change in club, you never know what they will look to finish off their career - many sign for teams to play specific roles, others just happy to be given a new challenge. he may have been stubborn that he would only play in the Halves at the Dragons - but things and circumstances change. but if he doesnt - then he simply wont sign and we all move on - that's his prerogative

so really - i think its simple - if he agrees to the chooks - i think the positional discussions would be agreed in advance.