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Post-Mason Roosters sign new sponsor
SURELY it was just a coincidence. Less than 24 hours after the Sydney Roosters rid themselves of Willie Mason, the club ended its protracted search for a major sponsor by announcing a three-year deal with poultry giant Steggles.
Chief executive Steve Noyce claimed the deal could be worth as much as $4 million, making it one of the most lucrative in the NRL. Not bad for a club which was hammered last season, finishing with the wooden spoon and losing its long-time sponsor Samsung.
The deal will also result in both Steggles and the club raising money for charity through the year. The Roosters haven't had a lot to crow about in recent times, but yesterday was a banner day.
There could be more good news on the horizon as well with Manly halfback Kieran Foran weighing up whether to accept a new deal with the Sea Eagles or join his brother Liam and best mate Mitchell Pearce at Bondi Junction next year.
Foran, a New Zealand international who is widely regarded as one of the emerging stars of the NRL, held talks with Manly coach Des Hasler this week. The Sea Eagles tabled a four-year deal but Foran, earmarked as Manly's long-term halfback following the exit of captain Matt Orford, is believed to be genuinely tempted by the chance to play alongside his brother and Pearce.
"He's only a young player," Manly chief executive Graham Lowe said.
"We didn't want to put any more pressure on him. He's received a good offer from us. I think Des has outlined a good plan for him. It's up to him now."
Lowe acknowledged the young play-maker faced a dilemma. Foran has previously spoken of his desire to play alongside his brother.
"When he thinks about his career going forward, this is a massive step," Lowe said.
Post-Mason Roosters sign new sponsor
SURELY it was just a coincidence. Less than 24 hours after the Sydney Roosters rid themselves of Willie Mason, the club ended its protracted search for a major sponsor by announcing a three-year deal with poultry giant Steggles.
Chief executive Steve Noyce claimed the deal could be worth as much as $4 million, making it one of the most lucrative in the NRL. Not bad for a club which was hammered last season, finishing with the wooden spoon and losing its long-time sponsor Samsung.
The deal will also result in both Steggles and the club raising money for charity through the year. The Roosters haven't had a lot to crow about in recent times, but yesterday was a banner day.
There could be more good news on the horizon as well with Manly halfback Kieran Foran weighing up whether to accept a new deal with the Sea Eagles or join his brother Liam and best mate Mitchell Pearce at Bondi Junction next year.
Foran, a New Zealand international who is widely regarded as one of the emerging stars of the NRL, held talks with Manly coach Des Hasler this week. The Sea Eagles tabled a four-year deal but Foran, earmarked as Manly's long-term halfback following the exit of captain Matt Orford, is believed to be genuinely tempted by the chance to play alongside his brother and Pearce.
"He's only a young player," Manly chief executive Graham Lowe said.
"We didn't want to put any more pressure on him. He's received a good offer from us. I think Des has outlined a good plan for him. It's up to him now."
Lowe acknowledged the young play-maker faced a dilemma. Foran has previously spoken of his desire to play alongside his brother.
"When he thinks about his career going forward, this is a massive step," Lowe said.
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