Widdop on the cards

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

I would be okay if Widdop came to us for a year or two at most but, like many others, I cannot see it happening at this stage. It would certainly create a selection headache for Robbo! I just think our priority needs to be on providing cover at second row if Boyd deteriorates. I hate to think of the possibility, but we need to have a contingency plan.

[Bansai Pipeline]

Always thought Brendan Hall was a tough underrated player.

He was a favourite of young Bansai. What a bleak period to grow up following the Chooks. But character building. The first premiership I witness in 2002 was mind blowing. Our recent success is something I never dreamed of.

[Headless Chook]

He was a favourite of young Bansai. What a bleak period to grow up following the Chooks. But character building. The first premiership I witness in 2002 was mind blowing. Our recent success is something I never dreamed of.

Yeah he was one of my faves too BP, always put in and had a dig. I was lucky enough to watch us in 74 and 75 although I was very young and memories are somewhat hazy, but that period from 75 through to '02 was hard work

[horrie hastings]

Totally.

Pass marks for Trewhella, Beecraft and maybe Hall and Georgialis.

My god I loved that team.

Wayne Marshall one of the ones not mentioned from that photo deserves more than a pass mark.

[horrie hastings]

Always thought Brendan Hall was a tough underrated player.

Definately had his best season in 1987. I always look back at the game at the SSF in 1993 against Brisbane where Brisbane won 26-22, Brendon Hall missed a goal from right in front of the post and one from right next to the post , it cost Easts any chance of the game that they shouldn't have even gotten close in when Brisbane lead 26-8, mind you when Easts got back to 22-26 Jeff Orford scored a fair try under the post which got disallowed , even Brian Smith in the commentary box went oh no that got that wrong when Orford was denied the match winning try.

[Johnny Tobin]

Widdop is a diver in the Aitkin category. He doesn't have rooster character. It's a no for me.

[The Brain]

Widdop is a diver in the Aitkin category. He doesn't have rooster character. It's a no for me.

I second that ....lol... so did the Moriss's

[Chookies74]

hate to say it, terrible team ...poor hugh and salvo

1990...no Justin Dooley in that photo and I'd forgotten Matt Burke played for a yr. We've come along way as not many would make first grade today.

[John Corey]

He was a favourite of young Bansai. What a bleak period to grow up following the Chooks. But character building. The first premiership I witness in 2002 was mind blowing. Our recent success is something I never dreamed of.

Yep tough times. Never expected to make semis. Still had some decent players though , just had too many passengers. The transit lounge was in full effect.

[Johnny Tobin]

I second that ....lol... so did the Moriss's

They don't fake injury to get a penalty.

[Vasco]

Widdop is a diver in the Aitkin category. He doesn't have rooster character. It's a no for me.

I think he was coached to milk penalties. Most players do it these days.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

They don't fake injury to get a penalty.

They did before entering the light. Never again though.

[Chook]

Widdop is plod.

Chook.

[GrubBER]

From the telegraph this morning....


He even slashed his asking price to around $300,000-a-season, but was unable to attract a buyer given most clubs have already finalised their salary caps for 2021.
Gareth Widdop with his kids after his final game for the Dragons in 2019.
The Roosters’ interest was so genuine that club supremo Nick Politis was involved in the discussions to bring Widdop to Sydney.

The Roosters have axed 2020 halfback Kyle Flanagan and could do with an experienced halfback to help emerging talent Sam Walker.

But unless they have a dramatic roster change it appears unlikely Widdop will be playing for the tricolours this year.

[JAF]

From the telegraph this morning....


He even slashed his asking price to around $300,000-a-season, but was unable to attract a buyer given most clubs have already finalised their salary caps for 2021.
Gareth Widdop with his kids after his final game for the Dragons in 2019.
The Roosters’ interest was so genuine that club supremo Nick Politis was involved in the discussions to bring Widdop to Sydney.

The Roosters have axed 2020 halfback Kyle Flanagan and could do with an experienced halfback to help emerging talent Sam Walker.

But unless they have a dramatic roster change it appears unlikely Widdop will be playing for the tricolours this year.

Stranger things have happened ...

I believe he would be a great pickup for our team but only at the right price, adding experience to our halves and also a very good goal kicker.