latest signing

[shagger]

Another young gun signing

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/201...1_ntsport.html

[ism22]

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/201...1_ntsport.html

Sorry above link didn't work for me. Young (indigenous?) bloke called Joseph Forrester. Had interest from Pemriff and Souffs but chose the Roosters.

Good to see that while Souffs can cram Greg Inglis in, we've got cash left for youngsters.

[Guest]

I've seen footage of this guy (I won't use the word boy in regards to the nubian set) and he has the stylings of a young Amos Roberts.

[ism22]

"Forrester, who can play centre, wing or fullback, admits he will be happy to play anywhere as long as it means a berth come Round 1 in 2012." That's the part I like best.

No names given but IMO we have been a little too top heavy in many of our young signings, favouring size over speed, skills and game sense. Again IMHO skills are what you want to look out for because ANYBODY can bulk up. Put them on a weights program, feed them LOTS of food and the kg will come. Skills and speed however are quite unique. While you can develop them, by the time you're pro, you're probably either a big hitter or a more nimble player. (Or both... they exist.)

[Horry]

Also 2 new sisgnings that were on the poster handed out today
Ben Loxley Back from Brothers I think
Clinton Sills Rugby player?

[Guest]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnxIHpGY038

there is actually another thread on this in the lower grades section. anyway i'm still stoked to have him on the team as he looks really good.

[The Rooster Oracle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnxIHpGY038

there is actually another thread on this in the lower grades section. anyway i'm still stoked to have him on the team as he looks really good.

I watched that youtube clip of Forrester before reading any comments and while watching him i thought geez this guy reminds me of Justin Hodges. Then i started reading the comments with others thinking the same thing. Cause of past youtube let downs with Ryan Williamson and Justin Carney i won't get excited yet, but boy do i hope Forrester can really come on and make 1st grade! Would love to have a Hodges style centre in our 1st grade side!!

[Guest]

If he trialled with two other clubs before signing with us, why didn't they sign him up first?

[Guest]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGOUgIlDkVI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRlLx...eature=related

There's a look at Clinton Sills for those interested.

[Guest]

Welcome to the Roosters Joey!

[The Axe]

Sills looks quality and true speed!

[Guest]

Sills looks quality and true speed!

I'm not gonna believe the youtube hype this early, God knows it has spurned us in the past.

BUT, I'm fast becoming a POS believer.

This is the best recruitment/retention from the club that I can remember.

On another note, I'm still curious as to why Forrester trialed with two clubs but wasn't signed up...

[The Axe]

Agree BF . You're not going to post your errors into a youtube clip. But from what I saw, I'll keep an eye on him this year. Could be a most exciting player.
Seems to have natural speed and a bit of strength.

[ism22]

Good point about Souffs and the Riff not signing him. What's the salary cap rule when it comes to NYC players who presumably aren't going to get paid THAT much?

Also (again assuming he is indigenous... he is right?) what kind of support are we offering? Young bloke from NT who presumably knows how to party is heading to Sydney all by himself. What kind of package would he get? Would it be say:
- 55k NYC salary (enough for a single guy to pay the rent, eat properly and... live)
- Full-time training program
- QUALITY contact time/mentorship provided by some reasonably senior staff.

No idea why, but I'm scared if it's just some young bloke training with JT for a couple of hours a day, getting pissed afterwards and not really developing into anything. Are we offering a fuller program/support structure for younger blokes? I can imaging that this is a BIG BIG decision he's made, and he'll be farked if he can't pull it off.

[The Pelican]

Reminds me of Jamal Idris. He has the same build, a good fend but not overly quick.