Joseph Suuali

[Serenader]

SMH reporting we are making a play for kid. Manager Possibly just trying to force Souffs to sign him?? Kid seems like a headache with the manager he currently has.

[Mickie Lane]

Why do I get the feeling this guy would be as good as Latrell but he would also do what Latrell did in 2 or 3 years.

[ROC181]

Roosters emerge as shock contenders for Joseph Suaalii

By Adrian Proszenko

October 6, 2020 — 3.46pm
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The Sydney Roosters could get under the guard of arch-rivals South Sydney in the latest shock development in the future of Joseph Suaalii.

The teenage superstar was expected to turn down a lucrative approach from Rugby Australia – as well as the chance to represent Australia at Sevens rugby at the Olympics – in order to commit to South Sydney.







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However, the Herald can reveal the Roosters have emerged as suitors after negotiations with the Rabbitohs stalled over the demand for get-out clauses in Suaalii’s contract.

The interest from the premiers is the latest twist in a soap opera that has gone on for six months, crossed two codes and even prompted a possible rugby league rule change.
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Under the NRL rules, players are prohibited from making their first-grade debut until they are 18, meaning Suaalii wouldn’t be eligible until August 1 next year.

However, ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys has indicated the rule could be altered to ensure one of Australia's most exciting young footballers isn’t lost to the code.

That change could now potentially benefit the Roosters, who could add Suaalii to an already star-studded backline if they can offload a player to free up the salary cap space required.

Given James Tedesco is considered the best fullback in the game - he is the reigning Dally M medalist and is also the NSW and Australian custodian - Suaalii could expect to begin his first-grade career on the wing of coach Trent Robinson’s side.

Suaalii is contracted to South Sydney until the end of next year and would need a release in order to join a rival team next year.

[ChookMaster]

No chance, where’s the information coming from? Manager probably trying to bump up his price.

[Sizzle]

All jokes aside we would probs be able to afford him aye? We do have a few players off contract soon don't we?

[King Salvo]

where's the unnamed source or club source quote - wont believe it until this is in the article

[Steakface]

Why do I get the feeling this guy would be as good as Latrell but he would also do what Latrell did in 2 or 3 years.

My thoughts exactly.

Has got shit attitude written all over him.

Not to mention "the Roosters have emerged as suitors" likely just means his manager has simply contacted the club.

You know RL journo's...

[ChookMaster]

My thoughts exactly.

Has got shit attitude written all over him.

Not to mention "the Roosters have emerged as suitors" likely just means his manager has simply contacted the club.

You know RL journo's...

If we could land him though what a coup that would be. We would have 2 of the hottest talents in the country playing for us in walker and JS. I wouldn’t be mad if we did sign him but I doubt it.

[Rooster1908]

Worth it just to shite the vermin but a no for me as I suspect he would be more trouble than he is worth

[NorfolkStreetKid]

Just sign him.

[ChookMaster]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFvbQ3wn...=1ub8lq2mthimk Have a look at the kid.

[Rooster1908]

He looks good but would prefer players that have ambition to be life long Roosters , rather than young bloke shopping themselves around and asking for get out clauses to play union even before a shots been fired

[Kramer]

The size of this kid, wow. He is still growing too. Sign him. piss off Souffs and get him. Can't imagine how big he will be.

[007]

He looks good but would prefer players that have ambition to be life long Roosters , rather than young bloke shopping themselves around and asking for get out clauses to play union even before a shots been fired

Exactly - when the time comes and you've established yourself then maybe you can have tickets on yourself. Of course, anyone with tickets on themselves I'd rather them not be a Rooster player.

[ccfc bondi]

The usual 'already star-studded' phrase meant to plant the 'they must be cheating the salary cap' seed. Yet how many rep players do we actually have??