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Is anyone else hearing MJ is off to Parra due the subsidy of his Penrith contract expiring? Roosters have a youth policy and a sliding scale of worth for ageing players. Due to this, MJ to be signed by Parra and the Chooks will sign Copley..
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Na man I'm hearing MJ Shops at Westfields for his hoodies but dats about dat bro..Originally posted by Monaco's Fan Club View Post -
Most of us are hearing this buddy because most of us have read the other threads.Originally posted by Monaco's Fan Club View PostComment
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Our team has been weakened enough with the loss of Maloney and RTS, the club would be mad to get rid of another great player and replace him with mediocrity.Comment
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its the off season, you heard it hear first1911 1912 1913 1923 1935 1936 1937 1940 1945 1974 1975 2002 2013 2018 2019 2020Comment
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http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/p...04-glytvc.html
The Sydney Roosters are a strong chance of signing Dale Copley in a move that could gift superstar centre Michael Jennings to Parramatta.
The Eels have so far missed out in a centre silly season that has resulted in them losing Will Hopoate to Canterbury, Jamal Idris walking away from rugby league indefinitely, Dylan Walker joining Manly, Tim Lafai shifting from the Bulldogs to St George Illawarra, Delouise Hoeter being released by Wests Tigers and James Roberts swapping the Gold Coast for Brisbane after a contract forgery dispute.
However, Fairfax Media can reveal the blue and golds could be the biggest winners in an unprecedented off-season for the movement of contracted players. While playing for the Penrith, Jennings famously said he hated everything western rivals Parramatta represented. Despite being contracted to the Roosters, the NSW and Australian centre could make a shock switch to the Eels.
While the Roosters would like to keep Jennings, they are trying to free up salary cap room that would be used for, among other things, ensuring the retention of in-demand forward Boyd Cordner. The Broncos are trying to offload Copley after snaring Roberts and the Roosters are hopeful of picking him up for about a third of the contract money that Jennings is on. The fact Brisbane may be prepared to pay part of Copley's freight could make the deal even more appealing, meaning Jennings could be squeezed out of a star-studded Roosters line-up. It is understood Cordner has recently changed management firms to join the same agency as Copley and Jennings.
On the outer at Brisbane: Broncos utility back Dale Copley. Photo: Getty Images
The Eels are desperate for a centre after parting ways with Hopoate, with a dispute between the parties over a contract extension before the Supreme Court. Jennings is firmly on Parramatta's radar and could be the latest addition to coach Brad Arthur's team following the recruitment of Kieran Foran, Beau Scott, Michael Gordon and Clint Gutherson, Cameron King, Mitch Cornish, James Hasson, Kieran Moss, Rory O'Brien and Matthew Woods.
Should the parties come up with a deal, the biggest sticking point could be whether the NRL registers a Parramatta contract for Jennings given the uncertainty over whether the club will need to carry some of Hopoate's earnings under their salary cap.
Should the Eels land Jennings, Parramatta will boast perhaps the most fearsome left-side combination in the league. Semi Radradra was named the Dally M winger of the year, topping the tryscorers list with 24 despite missing several games through injury. The Fijian flyer would likely be even more potent with Jennings playing inside him, particularly if the new-look halves combination of Foran and Corey Norman gels.
Uncertain future: Michael Jennings. Photo: Getty Images
Jennings has been an integral member of the Roosters line-up since transferring from the foot of the Blue Mountains in 2013. The 27-year-old has scored 44 tries in a stint that has netted the Tricolours a premiership and three minor premierships. He will turn 28 in April but has shown no signs of losing the blistering speed that has been his trademark throughout a 193-game NRL career. Should the transfer to Parramatta take place, it would be a massive coup for a club hoping to break a three-decade premiership drought and their odds for the 2016 season are likely to shorten.
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Sounds like all the research for the article took place on this forum. Desperately hope we keep Jennings for one more season.Comment
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Find it odd we would push Jennings now. I would have thought we'd try to do this earlier to top up RTS and keep him?
I'm hearing this is less about salary cap management and more about Jennings' attitude.Last edited by Waerea-Beast!; 01-04-2016, 01:45 PM.Comment
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More info please WB..Originally posted by Waerea-Beast! View PostWritten and published on behalf of the Liberal Party, Queensland
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Originally posted by The Axe View Post
I don't have all that much info... someone has just told me Jennings isn't in Robbo's good books.Comment
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It's not just an increase to cords for 17 the club has to contemplate. There is Jacko as well. If he has as big a year as we need and want him to have his value will skyrocket to triple if not more than his current deal. What's a boom young half with 12-13 yrs ahead of him worth on the open market these days. Dogs had to shell out 600+ a yr for Mbye to re-sign.Comment
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I like Copley.
He'll be fired up to have a big season after getting the flick.
He also has the potential to be an edge forward which is perfect as we like to stockpile backrowers.Comment
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I haven't heard anything but i'll run naked down Bondi Rd if we don't sign Hayne.Comment
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Eels backline is shaping up
Gordon
Radradra
Takairangi
Jennings
Gutherson
Norman
ForanLast edited by 2026; 01-04-2016, 03:32 PM.Comment
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