New signing on horizon

[Chook2]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...35006b98cd697b


CHOOK’S NEW DEAL

Word is that the Roosters will give hooker Zach Dockar-Clay a one-year extension, adding depth to their roster.

Dockar-Clay made his debut for the Roosters last year, having previously played for the Bulldogs and in the Super League with Hull.

The 29-year-old was embroiled in the live video stream scandal last May involving Brandon Smith, Terrell May, Naufahu Whyte and Spencer Leniu, but all players were cleared of taking any illegal substances after an investigation.

Smith comes off contract at the end of this season and won’t stay in Bondi, with Reece Robson already signed to the Chooks and Dockar-Clay to be used as a replacement option at hooker or in the halves.

I heard later last year the chooks offered him another 1 year extension but he was waiting to see if he got a larger contract at other clubs or super league before making a decision
may end up being a big part of the season with a chance to play 14 for the first few months

[Bates]

This feels like we were holding out for someone better than just never eventuated. Doesn't make sense otherwise that he's missed most of the pre-season.

Unless The Cheese is moving on sooner than later.

[Rooster_6]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...35006b98cd697b


CHOOK’S NEW DEAL

Word is that the Roosters will give hooker Zach Dockar-Clay a one-year extension, adding depth to their roster.

Dockar-Clay made his debut for the Roosters last year, having previously played for the Bulldogs and in the Super League with Hull.

The 29-year-old was embroiled in the live video stream scandal last May involving Brandon Smith, Terrell May, Naufahu Whyte and Spencer Leniu, but all players were cleared of taking any illegal substances after an investigation.

Smith comes off contract at the end of this season and won’t stay in Bondi, with Reece Robson already signed to the Chooks and Dockar-Clay to be used as a replacement option at hooker or in the halves.

This feels like we were holding out for someone better than just never eventuated. Doesn't make sense otherwise that he's missed most of the pre-season.

["gaz"]

Here is another one

Junior Maroon set to lock up new deal with Roosters

Scott Pryde
EDITOR | January 18, 2025 - 11:37am

He could make his NRL debut this year. 2024 under 19 Queensland Maroons' outside back Tyreece Tait is reportedly set to sign a long-term contract extension with the Sydney Roosters.

Wide World of Sports' The Mole is reporting Tait will sign a three-year extension with the club in the coming weeks that will see him locked down at Bondi until at least the end of 2028.

He is currently set to join the Roosters' Top 30 in 2027, but it's believed the revised contract could see him move straight into the top squad despite his youth and lack of experience to this point.

It comes after Tait moved from the Brisbane Broncos to the Sydney Roosters at the start of the 2024 season and played for the Queensland under-19 side in the junior Origin game.

The youngster is yet to debut in first-grade, but could do so this year owing to a shortage in outside backs at the tri-colours.

The Roosters have lost Joseph Manu and Joseph Suaalii over the off-season and while Daniel Tupou elected to prolong his career and re-sign, it's likely Mark Nawaqanitawase, who signed from rugby union in 2024, and Billy Smith, could take up starting roles in Trent Robinson's back five alongside James Tedesco at fullback, and the duo of Dominic Young and Tupou.

Tait could be the next man into the side, fighting for that role with Junior Pauga, who has more experience, but not as much upside as Tait, who scored 14 tries in 10 NSW Cup games during his first senior rugby league season.

At just 19 years of age, he gains a full pre-season of experience under his belt heading into 2025, and while he will start the campaign in reserve grade, there is little to no doubt he will push for higher honours throughout the course of the year ahead.

Tait, who doesn't turn 20 until July, had his staring performance in a game against the Newtown Jets at NSW Cup level in 2024, scoring four tries, but he also scored in each of his last four appearances, and only had two games throughout the year without crossing the tryline.

[Waylander]

This would most likely mean that Moses Mbye will sign with the Panthers and not us.

And that Moriarty is nowhere near NRL standard.

[Bates]

This would most likely mean that Moses Mbye will sign with the Panthers and not us.

["gaz"]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...35006b98cd697b


CHOOK’S NEW DEAL

Word is that the Roosters will give hooker Zach Dockar-Clay a one-year extension, adding depth to their roster.

Dockar-Clay made his debut for the Roosters last year, having previously played for the Bulldogs and in the Super League with Hull.

The 29-year-old was embroiled in the live video stream scandal last May involving Brandon Smith, Terrell May, Naufahu Whyte and Spencer Leniu, but all players were cleared of taking any illegal substances after an investigation.

Smith comes off contract at the end of this season and won’t stay in Bondi, with Reece Robson already signed to the Chooks and Dockar-Clay to be used as a replacement option at hooker or in the halves.