I would not be shocked if Alex Johnston or Izzy Folau is our number 1 next year

[eddie]

If we got rid of RTS in order to sign Folau frankly I would be disgusted. Such a move would be the dumbest, most short sighted move Politis has ever pulled for the sake of his own ego and at the expense of the long term success of our club

There is so much wrong with what you typed there, that I don't know how to respond, but feel I have to.
Gotta think.
But, fair dinkum.
Having an ego is a good thing, and if you follow the Roosters??????????????

[TheBigFella]

Folau has just signed a 4 year deal with union

[ChookMaster]

I called this back in April. it was a done deal way back in March that Folau had re-signed with the ARU. I know this because I have a source at the ARU whom I am mates with and he was heavily involved in keeping Folau there.

Looks like it is going to be Hayne or Fergo at FB for us next year. My money is Fergo, even though I would love for us to get Hayne

Hayne won't be here. If he fails to make the 49ers, he'll spend at least another year trying to crack it. I'm not sold on fergo at fb. Joseph manu looks the goods though...

[ism22]

Folau has just signed a 4 year deal with union

Yep woulda been an awesome signing but clearly we don't have the cash. Reports are ranging from a $4 million to a $8 million deal (involving off-seasons spent playing for a Japanese club).

IMO he'll surely get worn out and injury prone if he has no off-season training.

[ROC181]

Hayne won't be here. If he fails to make the 49ers, he'll spend at least another year trying to crack it. I'm not sold on fergo at fb. Joseph manu looks the goods though...

Yes he's not going give it up after a year. He'll be there for at least two while he learns the ins and outs of the sport. After that, will he have benefited from his NFL experience to be a better player?
I have this feeling that RTS will be an All Black after his Worriers stint. Talent like that will be highly sought for that team so we can probably say bye bye after this year.

[ChookMaster]

Yes he's not going give it up after a year. He'll be there for at least two while he learns the ins and outs of the sport. After that, will he have benefited from his NFL experience to be a better player?
I have this feeling that RTS will be an All Black after his Worriers stint. Talent like that will be highly sought for that team so we can probably say bye bye after this year.

Yep. I agree, he'll be lured over by the all blacks, he played rugby when he was a junior so he has a history with the game. I don't know what' would be more upsetting, seeing him play in a very inconsistent team next year or him probably tearing up with the #1 ranked union team in the world.

[dj_sta]

Hayne won't be here. If he fails to make the 49ers, he'll spend at least another year trying to crack it. I'm not sold on fergo at fb. Joseph manu looks the goods though...

Yea I agree with you re: Hayne, would be awesome to get him though!

But dont agree with you about Manu - considering he plays centre for the U20s I doubt Robbo is going to throw him the FB jersey in FG. So in reality it only leaves Fergo as the only option at FB, unless we give Slaimankhel a shot.

I think Fergo will be rocks and diamonds at fullback, but I think he will damaging in attack. However his placement and communication is what I dont see Fergo doing too well at FB - which is a big part of FBs game these days

[roostersrule2]

Fergo never shuts up on the field apparently.

[Guest]

Yea I agree with you re: Hayne, would be awesome to get him though!

But dont agree with you about Manu - considering he plays centre for the U20s I doubt Robbo is going to throw him the FB jersey in FG. So in reality it only leaves Fergo as the only option at FB, unless we give Slaimankhel a shot.

I think Fergo will be rocks and diamonds at fullback, but I think he will damaging in attack. However his placement and communication is what I dont see Fergo doing too well at FB - which is a big part of FBs game these days

Manu's is a fantastic player having excelled at playing many positions in the U20 team including fullback, I believe he is our best U20 player.

[eddie]

If we got rid of RTS in order to sign Folau frankly I would be disgusted. Such a move would be the dumbest, most short sighted move Politis has ever pulled for the sake of his own ego and at the expense of the long term success of our club

I thought about it.
I know you said "if", then I realised that you are this websites version of the most easily disgusted anyway.
I mean, in the past you have posted in a manner that indicates you only think in black and white.

Hence I take exception to what you wrote about uncle Nick.

My old man was "disgusted" when Polites put his money where his mouth is sponsorship wise,......... pioneer style.......(but the jersey was sacred)
Polites has an ego, no doubt. He's probably made the odd mistake as well.
He was a supporter first and foremost, not a shareholder.
Pretty sure the "long term success" of our club is important to him.

Am I reading to much into your dumb post?
Don't really care.

You should stick to being outraged about things you don't feel courts can deal with.
We all rely on your moral guidance.
Not.