Latrell 0% chance of being at the club in 2021

[Thirteen]

The only people who have spoken from the Roosters were Robbo, Boyd, Luke and Jake. Not one of them had a negative word to say about Latrell. Robbo in fact speaks in glowing terms. In his last interview just over a week ago Robbo stated that Latrell was a good man and in the middle of making a decision which might indicate the door has been left ajar. Robbo didn’t have to do that interview. If Latrell was really on the nose I think Robbo wouldn’t have said anything at all. Time will tell but I get the impression that there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes that we are not privy to. Meaning the Roosters might still be open to negotiations. We’ll see. Just going by what Robbo said leaves the impression there is a big chance Latrell might stay. If he does stay he won’t be playing for the Bears. Not when the coach has started in a TV interview that Latrell is a GREAT player.

We never really know what the players are thinking privately. Of course they are going to come out publicly and say nice things about Latrell. They may or may not be true.

[Maxy Walker]

Who, when and what? You say ‘they’? Who are they?

Seriously? Did you miss the media release that started all this where the Roosters announced they were withdrawing their offer? You see, that means there is no offer of a contract and therefore he won’t be staying. What more do you want than that? How about the interview where Robbo said “we have to move on from Latrell”. Pretty sure those where the exact words.

If you’re still not convinced then I’m not sure how to help.

[RoosterChick]

Seriously? Did you miss the media release that started all this where the Roosters announced they were withdrawing their offer? You see, that means there is no offer of a contract and therefore he won’t be staying. What more do you want than that? How about the interview where Robbo said “we have to move on from Latrell”. Pretty sure those where the exact words.

If you’re still not convinced then I’m not sure how to help.

As I recall Robbo said “We have to move on”. He didn’t say that we have to move on from Latrell. I took it to mean that the Roosters can’t wait for Latrell to check out other opportunities because they have other players they want to secure going forward. In saying that, a lot of water has passed under the bridge since then and I always say never say never. Circumstances can change. Anyway, I feel we will have more clarity very soon.

[milanja]

Would struggle in the middle cause he would be forced to tackle.

I thought his D in the grand final was excellent, when latrell needs to be good, he usually is, will be fun watching him play against us one day.

[Rooster1908]

Who, when and what? You say ‘they’? Who are they?

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/no...1fbd6f06a76d63
As reported in many papers and Internet .
My feeling is if it was not true the club would have publicly condemned it and made a statement to that effect.
They did not so I take there silence as confirmation.

[zac]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/no...1fbd6f06a76d63
As reported in many papers and Internet .
My feeling is if it was not true the club would have publicly condemned it and made a statement to that effect.
They did not so I take there silence as confirmation.

Unlikely the club wants to give a running commentary on every off season news article.

[Thirteen]

Unlikely the club wants to give a running commentary on every off season news article.

Especially when the office is closed.

[Rooster1908]

Unlikely the club wants to give a running commentary on every off season news article.

Agree with that but I think if there was constant media speculation about one of your employees being released and told there was no room beyond 2020 and would like to release them in 2020 then a representive of the club would come out in denial of the speculation , but not a word , but I'm guessing some will never be convinced ,

[The Sack]

Seriously? Did you miss the media release that started all this where the Roosters announced they were withdrawing their offer? You see, that means there is no offer of a contract and therefore he won’t be staying. What more do you want than that? How about the interview where Robbo said “we have to move on from Latrell”. Pretty sure those where the exact words.

If you’re still not convinced then I’m not sure how to help.

Yeah yeah, we all saw that. The Daily Telegraph at its finest with not one substantial quote from anyone from the Roosters. Time will tell. At the moment he is contracted for next year. Don't believe everything you read in the papers, especially that one.

[zac]

Agree with that but I think if there was constant media speculation about one of your employees being released and told there was no room beyond 2020 and would like to release them in 2020 then a representive of the club would come out in denial of the speculation , but not a word , but I'm guessing some will never be convinced ,

Oh well, so long as we agree.

[Maxy Walker]

Yeah yeah, we all saw that. The Daily Telegraph at its finest with not one substantial quote from anyone from the Roosters. Time will tell. At the moment he is contracted for next year. Don't believe everything you read in the papers, especially that one.

No idea what you’re talking about mate. There was a press release from the club itself which you can read on their website and the quote about moving on was from the coach. Nothing to do with the friggen telegraph.

Face it he’s gone. Life goes on though and we still have a quality team so need to be a sad Sack.

[The Sack]

No idea what you’re talking about mate. There was a press release from the club itself which you can read on their website and the quote about moving on was from the coach. Nothing to do with the friggen telegraph.

Face it he’s gone. Life goes on though and we still have a quality team so need to be a sad Sack.

Lol I’m an optimist, you’re the sad one and think he’s gone for next year.

[Tommy Smith]

Meh, I've accepted that Latrell will never play in the RWB again. I just hope, forlornly, that he won't play for the Bunnies.

But as great as Latrell is, he's still a centre.

The Storm lost Folau and GI but seemed to do just fine because they realised that on the field it's the spine and the forward pack that will define your success by far the most.

The Cowboys won a Grand Final a few years ago with a centre pairing of Justin O'Neill & Kane Linnett. Ewww...

The likes of Ricky Leutele, Kirsome Auva'a and Dane Nielsen have also won Premierships in the past few years.

So a potential centre pairing of Joey Manu - whose easily the 2nd best centre in the game - and a young gun like Billy Smith still shapes up as the best in the league.

Beyond that we still have the best coach, best player, best winger, best half/5-8, best 2nd rower, arguably two best props, a superstar young lock, and two brilliant hookers, so yeah... it's time to stop worrying about what we've lost and remember what we've got.

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

I simply do not know what is going to happen, but I also try to be an optimist, and be very thankful with the team, personnel and culture that we have at our club - quite simply, the envy of the league!

[BUDDY]

Well according to the media it should all be sorted by Tuesday. Of course that deadline was never a quote by anyone. Just something one of the News/DT journos heard in their head.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...4d3d43497493ad

If it isn't then it will be interesting to see what other spin they put out. He will be due at training the following Monday if he hasn't signed elsewhere by then.