Poll Wil SBW stay if we win the GF ?

[Johnny.]

No matter how much love I have for him (slight homo) I knew he was here to do a job and go. I believe that we won't suffer that much when he goes.

I'm calling Cordner as the heir apparent to Sbw's mantle.

[rwbfl]

This is the idea of the season, someone PLEASE DO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!

Think there would be a chance the other players would feel ticked off a banner, on their big day (big day for everyone in the team), would be directed at fans effort to keep SBW? Rather then focussing on supporting the whole team?

[melon....]

SBW will be here in 2014

[Guest]

SBW will be here in 2014

I don't know why but this is what I believe also. I think the deal was done long ago and this business at the moment is a pre-planned strategy to not be in breach of the salary cap.

[ROC181]

I think he'll stay as his father will want to have him play here for the Mighty Roosters!!!

[Johnny.]

I would have him until retirement if he wants.

[Guest]

If we lose and he goes - we will get a lot of shit from other fans...

While I am hopeful he stays, i highly doubt it is all sewn up. I don't think he would tease the chiefs so much if he knew he wasn't going there. They have left a spot for him in their team.

[Johnny.]

If we lose and he goes - we will get a lot of shit from other fans...

While I am hopeful he stays, i highly doubt it is all sewn up. I don't think he would tease the chiefs so much if he knew he wasn't going there. They have left a spot for him in their team.

Maybe the Chiefs are making a play for Buddy Franklin. Apparently Waikato has good living allowance.

[rwbfl]

This just in, part of an article from the DT

New Zealand rugby powerbrokers compile a $1 million package that could blow the Roosters out of the race for SBW’s prized signature.

As revealed by The Courier-Mail last month, Williams is seriously considering a return to rugby, privately indicating the physicality of the NRL has taken a toll on his 108kg frame.

The Roosters haven’t given up hope of retaining Williams but New Zealand Super 15 side the Chiefs are exploring third-party opportunities to bolster a base NZRU deal in the vicinity of $500,000.

It is understood Williams’ management held another round of talks with Chiefs chairman Dallas Fisher a fortnight ago.

Fisher was tight-lipped Wednesday night, but sources close to the Chiefs are confident the Kiwi Test star will return to rugby.

“The NZRU and the Chiefs have the ability to deliver a $1 million package for Sonny Bill,’’ the insider said.

“The word over here is that the deal is 100 per cent done.

“He is getting bashed in the NRL. The Chiefs have been specifically told he is getting targeted in rugby league, he will get burned-out if he stays in the NRL.’’

[Guest]

SBW will be here in 2014

Agreed melon!