Mark Nawaqanitawase set to leave Roosters for rugby return

[mattyh]

If dom young was such a great player why was he dropped? Then moved on? He wasn’t good enough
Marky was in front of him
he has pace and that’s where it ended! He defence was horrible and he ran sideways offering no yardage

Dom young is big , muscular , doesn't matter if he can't defend , drifts in and out of games and has a poor attitude, big and muscular is what the roosters need ....

[mattyh]

Oh and fast ...big. muscular and fast

[mattyh]

Alas we were going to sign Reece Walsh but he just don't meet the criteria ...fast yes , big no , muscular no ...

[ism22]

Alas we were going to sign Reece Walsh but he just don't meet the criteria ...fast yes , big no , muscular no ...

Not Tiny and Terrell?

[Steakface]

Geez we have been blessed over the past 15 years with some incredible talent in the back 5. I was just thinking about it today..

Teddy
RTS
Latrell
Mini
Morris
Manu
Toupo
Jennings
Marky Mark

Even Fingerson on his day was a cut above most NRL wingers.

We've been very fortunate. We are lucky to be Roosters fans. Most other clubs don't get so fortunate.

[bondi.boy]

Dom young is big , muscular , doesn't matter if he can't defend , drifts in and out of games and has a poor attitude, big and muscular is what the roosters need ....

It sure is, but the player has to be capable as well.

"A player can have speed, strength, skill and courage...but the question I ask is: can I win with him?" - Jack Gibson

[The Brain]

Dumb move from him.Doesnt understand loyalty is a life career not a month holiday with a bunch of lovers in union.Same goes for Suali.Here is our coach tracking well with a bunch of young blokes and newbies and he is already a go to player and he **** off .Came here an average union player and goes to union a great player.Fact is union do not know how to make a player just fat sloths.

[Chook2]

Dumb move from him.Doesnt understand loyalty is a life career not a month holiday with a bunch of lovers in union.Same goes for Suali.Here is our coach tracking well with a bunch of young blokes and newbies and he is already a go to player and he **** off .Came here an average union player and goes to union a great player.Fact is union do not know how to make a player just fat sloths.

Tbh the clubs including roosters don’t show loyalty either breaking contracts early - what about 5 players in 12 months with the chooks we moved on early breaking out loyalty

He was a great player in union just league fans didn’t know him allready playing in a RWC internationally

came to play nrl on less money to try the sport

was allways going back - if I was him I’d go back as well a RWC at home is massive

maybe there are other rugby players to look at! Most of our squad grew up playing rugby only that the nrl opportunities in Aus are a lot greater - easier to get a spot

[The Brain]

Tbh the clubs including roosters don’t show loyalty either breaking contracts early - what about 5 players in 12 months with the chooks we moved on early breaking out loyalty

He was a great player in union just league fans didn’t know him allready playing in a RWC internationally

came to play nrl on less money to try the sport

was allways going back - if I was him I’d go back as well a RWC at home is massive

maybe there are other rugby players to look at! Most of our squad grew up playing rugby only that the nrl opportunities in Aus are a lot greater - easier to get a spot

Most were retiring going overseas for a holiday.All blokes at club are given a go or moved on.The good players who are smart and have a lifetime career lets say.Prosper .Thes etype of blokes only think of quick cash not what the future holds .As if Rugby has signed him for a year? dont know let me know .I doubt it.We are are now training facility for rugby player improve and lose.Roosters are trying to win a comp.I'd flick him now I dont care how good he is.

[Vasco]

This was always going to be the case once his attacking talents were on full display at the Roosters we were never going to be able to compete financially with the money he was going to earn in Rugby Union.

Playing for big coin in Japan or Europe and is much easier on the body. It's understandable but frustrating for us fans.

[ism22]

Tbh the clubs including roosters don’t show loyalty either breaking contracts early - what about 5 players in 12 months with the chooks we moved on early breaking out loyalty

He was a great player in union just league fans didn’t know him allready playing in a RWC internationally

came to play nrl on less money to try the sport

was allways going back - if I was him I’d go back as well a RWC at home is massive

maybe there are other rugby players to look at! Most of our squad grew up playing rugby only that the nrl opportunities in Aus are a lot greater - easier to get a spot

Agreed. They're like any employer and Robbo even bragged about it during our awards night. He was like 'we made the decision to back our youth 18 months ago'. That's great if you're one of the bright youngsters who has been earmarked as being the future of the club. However if you're not then even if you've just signed a 5 year deal while announcing you wanna be a one club player, it's time to start looking for a new contract.

Not a yawnion dude but there's a feeling something's happening within Australian rugby. If Marky Mark reckons he has one of the best chances in a generation of winning a world cup (which banking $$$) then good on him.

[Mickie Lane]

They come & they go but the Mighty Roosters will continue on.
Good luck to him.

[Bates]

Geez we have been blessed over the past 15 years with some incredible talent in the back 5. I was just thinking about it today..

Teddy
RTS
Latrell
Mini
Morris
Manu
Toupo
Jennings
Marky Mark

Even Fingerson on his day was a cut above most NRL wingers.

We've been very fortunate. We are lucky to be Roosters fans. Most other clubs don't get so fortunate.

Only Marky hasn't won an NRL comp in the above list.

[bondi.boy]

Too big, too strong, too fast, too skilful.

SBW
Toops
Cordner
Fergo
Michael Jennings
Guerra
Todd Carney
Mini
Yeo
Cleary
etc

[Chook2]

Most were retiring going overseas for a holiday.All blokes at club are given a go or moved on.The good players who are smart and have a lifetime career lets say.Prosper .Thes etype of blokes only think of quick cash not what the future holds .As if Rugby has signed him for a year? dont know let me know .I doubt it.We are are now training facility for rugby player improve and lose.Roosters are trying to win a comp.I'd flick him now I dont care how good he is.

Only one was Keary who moved to UK
Sitili, cheese, dog young and may all got moved in after just signing new contracts or mid way
so we are not exactly a club which has form on loyalty

as I said most of the squad grew up playing rugby or both through private school so a good chance some will go back

if rugby had more opportunity in Aus we wouldn’t have a lot of these guys