Jennings to Parra ???

[Bigchook]

hayne fies in tomorrow

Yeah, because his season is over. Tomsula leaving is a positive for Hayne I believe. And playing today activated a clause that allow the 49s to retain him for next season. As someone else said I believe the salary cap is working it's magic now and we need the money for Hastings, Evans and cordner.

[rwbfl]

Heard similar about 3 current and one former player.. From what I would consider a pretty reliable source. And that's just from our club.

That's quite a few players in Robbo's bad books. That's interesting. Obviously he's not happy with the attitude of some of the players in the last season or two.

[Bigchook]

That's quite a few players in Robbo's bad books. That's interesting. Obviously he's not happy with the attitude of some of the players in the last season or two.

Sorry I should clarify. I meant to quote the earlier post regarding attitude, not Robbo's bad books. I've heard that 3 current and 1 former player have been playing up. No idea if Robbo is aware.

[rwbfl]

Sorry I should clarify. I meant to quote the earlier post regarding attitude, not Robbo's bad books. I've heard that 3 current and 1 former player have been playing up. No idea if Robbo is aware.

Fair enough.

I'll be sad to see Jennings go. He's been great to watch, has that x-factor the roosters haven't had in a very long time. A backline of Fergo, Tupou, Copley, SKD, Burgess worries me defensively. It is important to recognise how valuable Jenko has been in defence since he arrived. From what we've seen id also say SKD is much better defensively on the wing then in the centres

[Horry]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...20%7C%20NRL%29
SYDNEY Roosters boss Brian Canavan has insisted Michael Jennings was in the club’s plans for 2016, despite speculation he is about to join the club he once despised, Parramatta.

Jennings was linked with a possible shock move to the Eels for this season so the Roosters could free up some much-needed space in their salary cap to recruit Brisbane’s Dale Copley.
But The Daily Telegraph understands talk of Jennings and Copley’s double switch is in the very early stages, and was not instigated by neither the Roosters or Parramatta.
Both players are represented by the same manager, who isn’t expected back from an overseas holiday until the end of the week.
There have been no formal discussions between Copley and the Roosters.
Copley has had to find a new home after Brisbane signed centre James Roberts. The Broncos are even prepared to pick up part of Copley’s tab for this year.




As for retaining Jennings for the final year of his deal, Canavan said: “Michael is on contract until the end of 2016, and all of our preparation has him playing in the centres with possible (centre) partner Shaun Kenny-Dowall.’’
Parramatta officials remained tight lipped about Jennings when contacted on Monday night.
While not out of the question, a lot would still need to happen for Copley to join the Chooks and former Penrith junior Jennings to make the move to Parramatta.

Jennings, a proud Panthers junior, told The Daily Telegraph in 2011: “I don’t hate the Parramatta players, just the team they represent.
“If you come through the Penrith juniors, you’re brought up to hate Parra. That’s how I was brought up and I’m sure it’s still going on.”

But Eels fans would quickly forgive Jennings for his comments and admit they desperately need of a top-quality outside back.

[Guest]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...20%7C%20NRL%29
SYDNEY Roosters boss Brian Canavan has insisted Michael Jennings was in the club’s plans for 2016, despite speculation he is about to join the club he once despised, Parramatta.

Jennings was linked with a possible shock move to the Eels for this season so the Roosters could free up some much-needed space in their salary cap to recruit Brisbane’s Dale Copley.
But The Daily Telegraph understands talk of Jennings and Copley’s double switch is in the very early stages, and was not instigated by neither the Roosters or Parramatta.
Both players are represented by the same manager, who isn’t expected back from an overseas holiday until the end of the week.
There have been no formal discussions between Copley and the Roosters.
Copley has had to find a new home after Brisbane signed centre James Roberts. The Broncos are even prepared to pick up part of Copley’s tab for this year.




As for retaining Jennings for the final year of his deal, Canavan said: “Michael is on contract until the end of 2016, and all of our preparation has him playing in the centres with possible (centre) partner Shaun Kenny-Dowall.’’
Parramatta officials remained tight lipped about Jennings when contacted on Monday night.
While not out of the question, a lot would still need to happen for Copley to join the Chooks and former Penrith junior Jennings to make the move to Parramatta.

Jennings, a proud Panthers junior, told The Daily Telegraph in 2011: “I don’t hate the Parramatta players, just the team they represent.
“If you come through the Penrith juniors, you’re brought up to hate Parra. That’s how I was brought up and I’m sure it’s still going on.”

But Eels fans would quickly forgive Jennings for his comments and admit they desperately need of a top-quality outside back.

Sounds like Jenko's move is based on Easts signing a player of Haynes calibre..

[Horry]

James Roberts deal improves Broncos salary cap as Roosters eye Copley

• Chris Garry
• The Courier-Mail
• January 04, 2016 8:12PM

QLD lifestyle seals the deal
1:23


THE only player Brisbane will lose as a result of signing star centre James Roberts is Dale Copley and incredibly the centre swap will actually improve the club’s salary cap room.

In a truly impressive recruitment feat, the Broncos will net a salary cap profit from the centre trade with Roberts who is arguably the best three-quarter in the NRL.
It means the Broncos will have one of the strongest rosters in the NRL this season as they seek to avenge their grand final defeat.
The Sydney Roosters are in pole position to sign Copley who has interest from several clubs including the Gold Coast Titans.
It is understood Copley is reluctant to sign with the Titans because he wants to join a finals-bound club.
Roosters chief executive Brian Canavan told The Courier-Mail the club had discussions with Copley’s management but they were informal and brief.
The Roosters are Copley’s preferred club and if the Bondi boys can offload representative centre Michael Jennings to the Parramatta Eels then Copley could be formally signed.









It was feared Brisbane would have to shed multiple players, including backline utility Lachlan Maranta, to fit Roberts in the cap.
However, the 22-year-old Roberts has made a major salary sacrifice to be at the club after a forged signature on his contracted prompted him to leave the Titans.
His sacrifice means the squad will stay together.
The Rabbitohs and Cowboys are the only other realistic options for Copley who wants to join a strong club this season where he can perform well and secure his future after a disappointing 2015.
It would be a surprise however if the Roosters deal was not completed by the end of January.
STAY: Roosters say Jennings will stay put
FOREVER: Bennett wants Roberts to be a Bronco for life
WHERE: Should Josh Dugan play fullback or centre

Dale Copley is set to leave the Broncos.

Source: News Corp Australia

After debuting in 2009, Copley has played just 72 NRL games.
This season is critical to his future after an injury-interrupted 2015 that ended with him playing for the Norths Devils in Toombul.
While Jordan Kahu will likely partner Roberts on the right flank, the Broncos need Maranta because Jack Reed will miss the opening rounds of the season due to injury.
The Broncos have lost Copley, Justin Hodges, Mitchell Dodds, James Gavet, Matt Parcell, Daniel Vidot and Mitch Garbutt from last year’s squad.
Roberts, Salesi Funaki (Wests Tigers) and Caleb Timu (Mormon Mission) are the club’s only gains who are in contention for Round 1.
Herman Ese’ese (Canterbury Bulldogs) and Sam Scarlett (Penrith Panthers) are training with Brisbane but are contracted to Souths Logan.

[Guest]

James Roberts deal improves Broncos salary cap as Roosters eye Copley

• Chris Garry
• The Courier-Mail
• January 04, 2016 8:12PM

QLD lifestyle seals the deal
1:23


THE only player Brisbane will lose as a result of signing star centre James Roberts is Dale Copley and incredibly the centre swap will actually improve the club’s salary cap room.

In a truly impressive recruitment feat, the Broncos will net a salary cap profit from the centre trade with Roberts who is arguably the best three-quarter in the NRL.
It means the Broncos will have one of the strongest rosters in the NRL this season as they seek to avenge their grand final defeat.
The Sydney Roosters are in pole position to sign Copley who has interest from several clubs including the Gold Coast Titans.
It is understood Copley is reluctant to sign with the Titans because he wants to join a finals-bound club.
Roosters chief executive Brian Canavan told The Courier-Mail the club had discussions with Copley’s management but they were informal and brief.
The Roosters are Copley’s preferred club and if the Bondi boys can offload representative centre Michael Jennings to the Parramatta Eels then Copley could be formally signed.









It was feared Brisbane would have to shed multiple players, including backline utility Lachlan Maranta, to fit Roberts in the cap.
However, the 22-year-old Roberts has made a major salary sacrifice to be at the club after a forged signature on his contracted prompted him to leave the Titans.
His sacrifice means the squad will stay together.
The Rabbitohs and Cowboys are the only other realistic options for Copley who wants to join a strong club this season where he can perform well and secure his future after a disappointing 2015.
It would be a surprise however if the Roosters deal was not completed by the end of January.
STAY: Roosters say Jennings will stay put
FOREVER: Bennett wants Roberts to be a Bronco for life
WHERE: Should Josh Dugan play fullback or centre

Dale Copley is set to leave the Broncos.

Source: News Corp Australia

After debuting in 2009, Copley has played just 72 NRL games.
This season is critical to his future after an injury-interrupted 2015 that ended with him playing for the Norths Devils in Toombul.
While Jordan Kahu will likely partner Roberts on the right flank, the Broncos need Maranta because Jack Reed will miss the opening rounds of the season due to injury.
The Broncos have lost Copley, Justin Hodges, Mitchell Dodds, James Gavet, Matt Parcell, Daniel Vidot and Mitch Garbutt from last year’s squad.
Roberts, Salesi Funaki (Wests Tigers) and Caleb Timu (Mormon Mission) are the club’s only gains who are in contention for Round 1.
Herman Ese’ese (Canterbury Bulldogs) and Sam Scarlett (Penrith Panthers) are training with Brisbane but are contracted to Souths Logan.

If we sign Copley Aubbo will play in the Centres in 2016!

[Bigchook]

I thought the nrl was preventing players from signing for massively reduced market values. Surely copely wouldn't be on more than 250k. Roberts market value would be 400-500k so are we to believe he signed for half his market value?

[shagger]

Sounds like Jenko's move is based on Easts signing a player of Haynes calibre..

Is It Hayne or someone else I wonder?

[Guest]

I thought the nrl was preventing players from signing for massively reduced market values. Surely copely wouldn't be on more than 250k. Roberts market value would be 400-500k so are we to believe he signed for half his market value?

Lockyer was a 250k Bronco for life.. Go figure!

[2026]

I thought the nrl was preventing players from signing for massively reduced market values. Surely copely wouldn't be on more than 250k. Roberts market value would be 400-500k so are we to believe he signed for half his market value?

The NRL set a players market value. They believe that the Dally M centre of the year, a player who was sought after by numerous clubs and was offered 450k by the Merge is only worth 250k a season.Go figure!

He is worth 400 - 500k a year if he's a centre and potentially up around 1 million a year if he plays FB imo.

[Guest]

The NRL set a players market value. They believe that the Dally M centre of the year, a player who was sought after by numerous clubs and was offered 450k by the Merge is only worth 250k a season.Go figure!

He is worth 400 - 500k a year if he's a centre and potentially up around 1 million a year if he plays FB imo.

Yeh..

[2026]

He could be anything. We should've snapped him up as he was coming out of his gronk phase.

I started a thread on Roberts and was crucified and i enjoyed it

I reckon he'll be in next years World Cup team

[Guest]

Depends on Haynes returns..