Roosters sign James Maloney

[TheBigFella]

The Sydney Roosters have agreed to terms with New Zealand Warriors star playmaker James Maloney.

Maloney will join the club in 2013 on a three-year deal.

A standout performer in 2011, Maloney, 25 and in the peak of his career, is widely regarded as one of the best competitors in the game and the Roosters believe that he will be a valuable asset to the club.

Sydney Roosters recruitment manager Peter O’Sullivan said: “2011 was a breakthrough year for James and we see him taking his game to the next level at the Roosters, forming a strong long-term partnership in the halves with Mitchell Pearce.”

Sydney Roosters Head Coach Brian Smith added: “James has a style of play that will complement the Roosters and has a high goal kicking percentage as well.

“He will be in his prime across the seasons he has signed with us and we look forward to welcoming James to the Roosters in 2013.”

[Chris]

Zzzzzzzzzz.

[TheBigFella]

What?? don't like the signing or you already knew???

[Guest]

this is a great signing. best in recent history!! thou wish it was for 2012

[The Brain]

Bye anastasiades

[Guest]

Zzzzzzzzzz.

great signing!

[Guest]

I was a little unsure of this signing when it was rumoured earlier last week,but since then i have been watching Warriors games from last year on big pond and i think we have signed a gem.
Maloney has a good step,quick on his feet,very composed,awesome general kicking game and a great goal kicker also,he hits hard gor his size also!
I think we have done well to nab him,and he will work great with Pearce.
Good signing!

[supermario]

Welcome J-mo !!!

[novice chook]

Will be interesting to see how he works with Pearce in 2013. Only time will tell. Pearce is a totally different style of player than Shaun Johnson.

And at least it's now out in the open - no more rumours and innuendo.

The Vermin Filth must be ropeable, considering they had their hopes pinned on him themselves.

NC

[Guest]

I'm relatively pleased with this signing. Anasta is surely playing his final year at the Roosters whether he likes it or not and Pearce may finally get the right halves partner. The only person I feel sorry for is Mortimer. Most of us don't expect him to play much first grade, but surely he thought there was a chance he could secure a spot in the future, good form at the Jets pending. That's all but gone now.

[TheBigFella]

It does make the Mortimer signing a bit redundant... looks like Newtown get him.. Unless they are looking at Mortimer as a hooker? But i can't see him there at all.

[Guest]

This has made my day. Time to fark off Poonasta

[Guest]

Meh. Good player better than what we have but he isn't great.

[novice chook]

Mortimer was signed for depth and that situation hasn't changed. Whether's he's there to cover Pearce/Anasta or Pearce/Maloney doesn't make much difference in the end. He is there to cover injury/suspension in the halves, which can happen at any time.

It's not as if there are many other back ups in the halves area, apart from perhaps Mitchell. I'm not sold on our last year's NYC ones.

NC

[Guest]

Not overly excited about this signing. Sure he is a good player but I think he is solid at best.

As for signing a player for 2013 now.....well that's just ridiculous. So much can heppen between now and then. If I were the Warriors Id be getting rid of him now as surely his heart wont be in it