so apparently Maloney/SKD/JWH are all staying now

[Vasco]

The salary cap increase means it ain't as hard to keep players.

We won't lose any players that will cause us to drop too far.

Easts are finally getting it right.

[Red.]

Sydney Roosters sign Roger Tuivasa-Sheck till 2016
AAP DECEMBER 21, 2012 12:25PM

SYDNEY Roosters have locked up impressive teenager Roger Tuivasa-Sheck through to the end of the 2016 NRL season.

Earmarked as the heir apparent to veteran Anthony Minichiello in the Roosters' No.1 jumper, the 19-year-old was given a taste of the top grade this year when he played six games for the tri-colours.

He was named in the Toyota Cup team of the year in 2012 after scoring nine tries in 12 games before his elevation to the NRL.

"I'm really enjoying being a part of the Roosters. The club has treated me so well ever since I got here,'' Tuivasa-Sheck said in a statement.

"I'm learning so much and I wanted to stay a Rooster and build a career here.''

Roosters' chief operating officer football Brian Canavan said Tuivasa-Sheck was a crucial component of the club's long-term plans.

"Roger is an exciting young talent and has been a wonderful asset to the club both on and off the field,'' Canavan said.

"Blessed with amazing footwork, evasion and ability to break the line, Roger has the ability to thrill crowds while being a dependable contributor week in, week out.''


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news...-1226541807480

[roostersrule2]

I hope he is signed until 2016, gives us a chance to re-sign Toops, SKD and/or Napa.

[Darkone]

Napa has turned down a good offer in the trade package with the dragons

Not only the players but also the clubs wisdom will win us the Premiership this year.

[Guest]

Massoud throws just as many blunt darts as Rothfield, eventually they will hit a target and get something right

[Rooster_6]

Massoud throws just as many blunt darts as Rothfield, eventually they will hit a target and get something right

Couldn't be any blunter than your Pearce set.

[Billy Gunn]

if all true, we won't be signing any high profile players next year

[Guest]

SKD and Tupou will both move on at the end of the year, replaced positionally by Nene McDonald and 'Smokin' Joe Burgess.

Maloney looks set to stay.

[Guest]

Where in trouble if Nene Mcdonald is in first grade.

[Bigchook]

Where in trouble if Nene Mcdonald is in first grade.

Enough of this crap.

[fletch]

Where in trouble if Nene Mcdonald is in first grade.

absolutely, don't know why the club is in love with him, some of our own players where getting frustrated with him at the 9's because he kept running backwards/across the field.

[bondi paul]

massoud - trent treats him with gentlemanly disdain whenever he asks our coach a imbecilic
question.

[roostersrule2]

absolutely, don't know why the club is in love with him, some of our own players where getting frustrated with him at the 9's because he kept running backwards/across the field.

I have to agree, seems to lackadaisical to really succeed. When he first came into FG I thought he was a Tupou clone as he too is very timid, but Macdonald just doesn't have it IMO.

He's a decent depth player though.

[Andrew Walker]

Looks like that's the plan PB I know uncle Nick is concerned with the lack of speed and power of RTS at fullback.

Here it is according to you Uncle Nick is a doomsayer

[John Corey]

To me Nene has always looked like one of those guys that know their physical attributes let them get away with dominating in U20s, where the mental side of the game is less relevant.

But once they take the step to FG their mental approach needs to be equal. He looks lazy to me and a guy that's not prepared to go those extra yards. Basically this trait makes the difference between so many players making it or not. And it's the reason I believe the Roosters allowed Moga to move on. His mental toughness and awareness did not match his physical attributes.