Mark Nawaqanitawase set to leave Roosters for rugby return

[Waylander]

mmm return to the NRL in 2028 or continue being paid more coin to play French and even Italian rugby with favourable tax incentives.

Pretty much certain that Manu and Suaalii won't be coming back - very doubtful that Mark will either and the lure of the Euro maybe too hard for Matt Jorgensen to resist after 2027.

Mmmmichael, you’re showing your true colours.

BTW, it’s Max Jorgensen, not Matt.

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

No.
No more Union stars, look how the 2 we bought in recent times have worked out.
Came and went in the blink of an eye.
Plenty of already trained in RL players around.
$500,000 and a new car could get some players to switch clubs.

Kevin Walters hinted the other day that Mark will picked for the Kangaroo tour. What an achievement that would be in one season. The guy has been phenomenal. If he wants to go back to Union after next season good luck to him, he'll make squillions. We have him for another year first, so plenty of time to develop a replacement.
What a joy it has been to watch him play.

[dice]

mmm return to the NRL in 2028 or continue being paid more coin to play French and even Italian rugby with favourable tax incentives.

Pretty much certain that Manu and Suaalii won't be coming back - very doubtful that Mark will either and the lure of the Euro maybe too hard for Matt Jorgensen to resist after 2027.

I'm fairly confident that Manu, Suaalii, or Marky, would jump at the opportunity to replace Teddy on over $1m per season.

[Michael Jones]

Mark Nawaqanitawase has revealed his reasons for going back to Rugby

https://www.nine.com.au/sport/rugby/...27-p5mybu.html

[redwhiteblue]

Bugger, just when I’ve learnt how to pronounce his name

I said the same to my boss the other day. ...every Monday I'd get a Teams message from him about "Marky Mark"..my boss is a long suffering Tigers fan so was living vicariously through our run to the finals..I always thought Mark was only going to be with us for 2 years anyway. I'd much rather he do this special guest appearance for 2 years with us and leave us with some pretty amazing memories for the highlights reel in years to come.

2026 is also the postcode for Bondi Beach...It's a sign I tell ya...!

[Big Dog]

Kevin Walters hinted the other day that Mark will picked for the Kangaroo tour. What an achievement that would be in one season. The guy has been phenomenal. If he wants to go back to Union after next season good luck to him, he'll make squillions. We have him for another year first, so plenty of time to develop a replacement.
What a joy it has been to watch him play.

I don't think dollars has much to do with it. It's the experience of a Rugby world cup, and with the wallabies improved performances of late they could go a long way. Alas, apart from SOO league doesn't have much to offer on the international stage. Yet.

[mightyrooster]

Mark Nawaqanitawase has revealed his reasons for going back to Rugby

https://www.nine.com.au/sport/rugby/...27-p5mybu.html

Now I’m genuinely worried he won’t return.

[bondi.boy]

Mark Nawaqanitawase has revealed his reasons for going back to Rugby

https://www.nine.com.au/sport/rugby/...27-p5mybu.html

I'm happy for him that he loves Union where he can travel the world and play a roving role in games.
I do like all good people to be happy.

We need to stop buying Union *stars* and spending money, time and effort teaching them to play NRL only to see them rush back to Union after 24 months.

[DirtyHarry]

I said the same to my boss the other day. ...every Monday I'd get a Teams message from him about "Marky Mark"..my boss is a long suffering Tigers fan so was living vicariously through our run to the finals..I always thought Mark was only going to be with us for 2 years anyway. I'd much rather he do this special guest appearance for 2 years with us and leave us with some pretty amazing memories for the highlights reel in years to come.

2026 is also the postcode for Bondi Beach...It's a sign I tell ya...!

I found having a few bourbons helps with the pronunciation of his name.

[Inflictor]

Gutted. Just gutted.

FFS

[redwhiteblue]

I found having a few bourbons helps with the pronunciation of his name.

My boss and I take it turns to do the coffee runs when we are in the office.. That helps..!

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

I don't think dollars has much to do with it. It's the experience of a Rugby world cup, and with the wallabies improved performances of late they could go a long way. Alas, apart from SOO league doesn't have much to offer on the international stage. Yet.

It always does.

[caz]

rothfield wrote a piece saying marky isn't thinking much beyond next year but when pushed said he wouldn't mind playing fullback for the roosters at some stage

[Roosterfarian]

Marky Mark wtf are you doing? Hope you watch the game tonight cause you’re going to catch a dead set cold out on the wing.

Wallabies are boring AS. One up bullshit and box kick the ball. How the **** do they call that the running game.Zzzzzzz

[Mr Whippet]

Marky Mark wtf are you doing? Hope you watch the game tonight cause you’re going to catch a dead set cold out on the wing.

Wallabies are boring AS. One up bullshit and box kick the ball. How the **** do they call that the running game.Zzzzzzz

Exactly, and Big Joe really lacks real pace and looks fairly average for the money he's on.