Angus Uncertainty

[DP1990]

Angus has really only fired for us for half a season every year. The good news is it's been the second half of the seasons!!! Why he is such a slow starter to the seasons i don't know but im glad its not the other way around

Pre origin selection and then post origin high.

[Noosa Rooster]

Agree it’s a tough one…. Radley is our lock

I thought Radley was moving to wing!

[HunchoRooster]

If and I mean if Angus leaves, do you think it would be worthwhile bringing back Ryan Matterson?

I would 100% but only if its for under 500k. Matto is a workhorse, great defender and has a big motor. Nothing else. Coupled with head injury history he would be decent signing but only for 400-450k given the risk it would bring.

[Johnny73]

A lot of the forwards that were made look good by Cordner and Friend for years have been found out now they're retired.

[BigCok007]

Written by Hoops, so take with a truck load of salt…

”…The same can’t be said for NSW State of Origin backrower Angus Crichton who is still in the process of trying to convince the Roosters to register a new two-year deal.

The Chooks are tight for salary cap space following the signing of Brandon Smith for 2023 and are yet to register the Crichton contract with the NRL.

Crichton has told the Roosters he doesn’t want to play for another NRL club but the Chooks have put it back on the backrower to lift his game.”

source:https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...zrx9hF9Z6lZibA

[DP1990]

Written by Hoops, so take with a truck load of salt…

”…The same can’t be said for NSW State of Origin backrower Angus Crichton who is still in the process of trying to convince the Roosters to register a new two-year deal.

The Chooks are tight for salary cap space following the signing of Brandon Smith for 2023 and are yet to register the Crichton contract with the NRL.

Crichton has told the Roosters he doesn’t want to play for another NRL club but the Chooks have put it back on the backrower to lift his game.”

source:https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...zrx9hF9Z6lZibA

Looks like Gus has two options ... lift his game quickly and effectively plus take a pay cut or find another club !


Chooks are playing hard ball with him now !

[Thirteen]

I would 100% but only if its for under 500k. Matto is a workhorse, great defender and has a big motor. Nothing else. Coupled with head injury history he would be decent signing but only for 400-450k given the risk it would bring.

Big motor? Then why doesn’t he ever play 80 minutes?

[Spirit of 66]

Written by Hoops, so take with a truck load of salt…

”…The same can’t be said for NSW State of Origin backrower Angus Crichton who is still in the process of trying to convince the Roosters to register a new two-year deal.

The Chooks are tight for salary cap space following the signing of Brandon Smith for 2023 and are yet to register the Crichton contract with the NRL.

Crichton has told the Roosters he doesn’t want to play for another NRL club but the Chooks have put it back on the backrower to lift his game.”

source:https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...zrx9hF9Z6lZibA

Seriously, who in the Roosters would share such information with a journalist? He's making this up.

My guess (and it's as least as valid as this click baiter) is that the Roosters can't register the contract until the final increased 2023 salary cap figure is finalised.

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

Seriously, who in the Roosters would share such information with a journalist? He's making this up.

My guess (and it's as least as valid as this click baiter) is that the Roosters can't register the contract until the final increased 2023 salary cap figure is finalised.

I reckon your guess is probably correct. And the media have little to no clue what is going on and so are trying to push their own theories to sell stories

[DP1990]

Seriously, who in the Roosters would share such information with a journalist? He's making this up.

My guess (and it's as least as valid as this click baiter) is that the Roosters can't register the contract until the final increased 2023 salary cap figure is finalised.

Could be some half-wit from the Tigers trying to start/stir some shit so Angus and his manager start to get cold feet and then reach out for a big hug and a big enticing pay cheaque.

[roostermcgregor]

I could be reading things into the whole Angus saga, but the positives that I take out from the whole media circus is as follows:

i) It looks like the Rooster want to keep him, but for whatever reason the contract hasn't been registered because of cap space. So is it just a formality that when the cap is sorted, it will be registered?
ii) Both the Club & Angus must have come to terms, because an extension has been inked.
iii) Its probably a short term , 12 month extension, reading between the lines.
iv) The Roosters club is playing hardball, and reduced the $$$ on offer, due to Angus form this year. That's probably justified , with all the complaints here on the Chookpen. But at the same time, he is still a good player, and the Roosters see the value in keeping him.
v) Angus has stated he wants to stay with the Roosters. That shows loyalty to the club. These are the players you want in your side.
vi) I think it is a wait and see situation between both parties. Hence the contract is a short term extension. Angus hits form, and his contract value goes up. If it doesn't he stays on reduced $$$.

That's the way I see it, and I don't know why a star player would even contemplate going to the Tigers at all , despite the money they offer. Tigers are the sort of club that lose 8 out of 10 football matches, and if you play for them, your form suffers. Then the value of your contract is significantly reduced, once it is time to re- negotiate it..

[Thirteen]

I could be reading things into the whole Angus saga, but the positives that I take out from the whole media circus is as follows:

i) It looks like the Rooster want to keep him, but for whatever reason the contract hasn't been registered because of cap space. So is it just a formality that when the cap is sorted, it will be registered?
ii) Both the Club & Angus must have come to terms, because an extension has been inked.
iii) Its probably a short term , 12 month extension, reading between the lines.
iv) The Roosters club is playing hardball, and reduced the $$$ on offer, due to Angus form this year. That's probably justified , with all the complaints here on the Chookpen. But at the same time, he is still a good player, and the Roosters see the value in keeping him.
v) Angus has stated he wants to stay with the Roosters. That shows loyalty to the club. These are the players you want in your side.
vi) I think it is a wait and see situation between both parties. Hence the contract is a short term extension. Angus hits form, and his contract value goes up. If it doesn't he stays on reduced $$$.

That's the way I see it, and I don't know why a star player would even contemplate going to the Tigers at all , despite the money they offer. Tigers are the sort of club that lose 8 out of 10 football matches, and if you play for them, your form suffers. Then the value of your contract is significantly reduced, once it is time to re- negotiate it..

Have you even seen a contracted player come out and say he doesn’t want to be with the club he’s at?

[Rooster1908]

Have you even seen a contracted player come out and say he doesn’t want to be with the club he’s at?

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[King Salvo]

Looks like it's cap pressure so have to wait and see what develops

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

Does anyone know when the NRL is going to announce the new cap for future seasons?