more silly season rumours

[roostersrule2]

To make way for the great Stapleton, right coach?

[milanja]

The Warriors have Roger Tuivasa-Sheck high on their shopping list of key targets to sign for the 2016 season.

The gifted Kiwis winger is off contract with the Sydney Roosters at the end of this season and with his ability to star at both fullback and wing, will be one of the highest profile players up for grabs on the open market.

A number of NRL clubs are lining up to make offers for the talented 21-year-old but the Warriors hope to trump them all and secure him alongside their other big target for next season, Kiwis and Manly Sea Eagles playmaker Kieran Foran.

Fairfax Media revealed during the week that NSW Origin forward Trent Merrin is also on the ambitious list, along with Foran's club and international team-mate Steve Matai.

Foran is also a player in demand. The Sea Eagles remain the favourites to secure his signature with the Eels and Warriors leading the pack of other clubs chasing him. Matai has been linked with the Warriors for almost a year and is believed to be keen on moving back to New Zealand. But with his contract inked until 2016 and the Sea Eagles not interested in releasing him, he has had no option but to remain in Manly.

Merrin would be a huge asset for the Warriors but they are one of half a dozen clubs chasing the St George Illawarra star who is off contract at the end of this year. However, he is likely to want to remain in Sydney due to his relationship with Sally Fitzgibbons, one of Australia's leading professional woman surfers.

The Warriors have cash to spend within their salary cap after offloading high-earning under-achievers Dane Nielsen, Feleti Mateo and Jayson Bukuya.

Signing Tuivasa-Sheck would address a huge problem for the Warriors who lack a consistent proven performer on the opposite wing to Manu Vatuvei. David Fusitu'a, Ngani Laumape and Glen Fisiiahi were all options at different points last season and, while they did well, Tuivasa-Sheck would be considered a major upgrade.

Next year is also likely to be Sam Tomkins' last at the club. He is tipped to head back to England, probably to play rugby, when his contract ends. His departure would allow Tuivasa-Sheck to shift into the No 1 jersey at fullback, which keen judges say is his best position.

The Roosters will be keen on retaining Tuivasa-Sheck, particularly with Anthony Minichiello now retired. But they are also desperate to keep New Zealanders Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Shaun Kenny-Dowall and former Warrior James Maloney.



http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/...-shopping-list

Hopefully he is over his 2nd year syndrome coach.

Cos if he plays like he did in 14, then let some other club pay the big money for him.

[007]

The Warriors have Roger Tuivasa-Sheck high on their shopping list of key targets to sign for the 2016 season.

The gifted Kiwis winger is off contract with the Sydney Roosters at the end of this season and with his ability to star at both fullback and wing, will be one of the highest profile players up for grabs on the open market.

A number of NRL clubs are lining up to make offers for the talented 21-year-old but the Warriors hope to trump them all and secure him alongside their other big target for next season, Kiwis and Manly Sea Eagles playmaker Kieran Foran.

Fairfax Media revealed during the week that NSW Origin forward Trent Merrin is also on the ambitious list, along with Foran's club and international team-mate Steve Matai.

Foran is also a player in demand. The Sea Eagles remain the favourites to secure his signature with the Eels and Warriors leading the pack of other clubs chasing him. Matai has been linked with the Warriors for almost a year and is believed to be keen on moving back to New Zealand. But with his contract inked until 2016 and the Sea Eagles not interested in releasing him, he has had no option but to remain in Manly.

Merrin would be a huge asset for the Warriors but they are one of half a dozen clubs chasing the St George Illawarra star who is off contract at the end of this year. However, he is likely to want to remain in Sydney due to his relationship with Sally Fitzgibbons, one of Australia's leading professional woman surfers.

The Warriors have cash to spend within their salary cap after offloading high-earning under-achievers Dane Nielsen, Feleti Mateo and Jayson Bukuya.

Signing Tuivasa-Sheck would address a huge problem for the Warriors who lack a consistent proven performer on the opposite wing to Manu Vatuvei. David Fusitu'a, Ngani Laumape and Glen Fisiiahi were all options at different points last season and, while they did well, Tuivasa-Sheck would be considered a major upgrade.

Next year is also likely to be Sam Tomkins' last at the club. He is tipped to head back to England, probably to play rugby, when his contract ends. His departure would allow Tuivasa-Sheck to shift into the No 1 jersey at fullback, which keen judges say is his best position.

The Roosters will be keen on retaining Tuivasa-Sheck, particularly with Anthony Minichiello now retired. But they are also desperate to keep New Zealanders Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Shaun Kenny-Dowall and former Warrior James Maloney.



http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/...-shopping-list

A couple of things wrong with that article. First of all, RTS is contracted to the Roosters until end 2016. Secondly, has anyone seen Tuimoala Lolohea play. This kid could be something else but he didn't even get mentioned. The fact he has signed with the Warriors until end 2017 says something. He did get injured late in the year but the few games I saw him play he is a seriously good footballer.

I hope we keep Sheck though. In fact, let's have both of them.

[Guest]

To be fair, Rog had a huge load since his debut including a significant injury and handled it like a true proffessional. In 2014 Rog had the chance to cut his teeth in prep for Minis retirement and although the year didn't finish the way we would have liked, we learnt a lot as coaches and a team. To his credit Rog opted to take a break at season end and on return has applied himself, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

[milanja]

To be fair, Rog had a huge load since his debut including a significant injury and handled it like a true proffessional. In 2014 Rog had the chance to cut his teeth in prep for Minis retirement and although the year didn't finish the way we would have liked, we learnt a lot as coaches and a team. To his credit Rog opted to take a break at season end and on return has applied himself, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

To be fair coach, these players play maximum 35 days out of 365 a year, for a 2hr period, if they have fatigue, it is a training problem or an attitude problem.

[Hawkeye]

Why would the Warriors (or any club for that matter) want to shell out big bucks for a winger ?

[Guest]

To be fair coach, these players play maximum 35 days out of 365 a year, for a 2hr period, if they have fatigue, it is a training problem or an attitude problem.

There isn't another sport on the planet that demands the same physical and mental commitment for the same period than in an NRL season/preseason both on and off the field, that's not taking into account the fact that some players struggle with living away from home.

[Guest]

Why would the Warriors (or any club for that matter) want to shell out big bucks for a winger ?

Real estate is only worth what people are prepared to pay, what do you think Rog is worth to the Roosters?

[milanja]

There isn't another sport on the planet that demands the same physical and mental commitment for the same period than in an NRL season/preseason both on and off the field, that's not taking into account the fact that some players struggle with living away from home.

Send them out steel fixing or bricklaying for a stint and they may sing a different tune.

when you break it down, they have it easy.
they dont play overseas like cricketers, soccer or union players, no excuse for them to be homesick or not to be focused for 50hrs of the year. Start coaching them accordingly, and stop them giving away dumb penalties.

[Rooster_6]

Neither Sheck nor Tomkins come off contract until 2017, but then again if you're reading a website called "stuff.co.nz" you should already know it's most likely not a reputable source.

[Bigchook]

Send them out steel fixing or bricklaying for a stint and they may sing a different tune.

when you break it down, they have it easy.
they dont play overseas like cricketers, soccer or union players, no excuse for them to be homesick or not to be focused for 50hrs of the year. Start coaching them accordingly, and stop them giving away dumb penalties.

Comparing the physicality of a brutal professional sport like the NRL to being a brickie is just downright idiotic. Yes, perhaps they should be grateful for the gifts they have which enables them to excel at the highest level in sport and earn the $$ they do, but it is unlike any normal job or trade. A bad day at work as a brickie is unlikely to see the piss taken out of you on the back page of the telegraph.

[Guest]

I do not believe that many people will agree with me however I am not as excited as most people are over the future prospects of Roger "The Dodger" Tuivasa-Sheck and I do not believe he is worth entering a high bidding war to retain.

[roosterproud]

as much fact as jurkslappa article....boring as bat shit poor_copy

[milanja]

Mate, I was a concreter for a few years.. So your telling me NZ, PNG, Samoa,Tonga, The united Kingdom and France etc are all parts of Australia? I think I need to start accessing your performance, at this point I'd like you to improve on your footwork and offload.

The only reason people travel from oz to France or England to play league is for the money, or because they have been fools here, ie carney, monaghan and can only get a contract overseas due to clubs sacking them.

If players like barba, hannant and co, who get released from 3yrs of their contracts due to "homesickness" they should feel free to quit league and get a job like 90% of the population in the city where their family lives, not take advantage of the situation to then make more money at another club, nobody is forcing these players to play league, if family is that important to them, then make a sacrifice.

[milanja]

Comparing the physicality of a brutal professional sport like the NRL to being a brickie is just downright idiotic. Yes, perhaps they should be grateful for the gifts they have which enables them to excel at the highest level in sport and earn the $$ they do, but it is unlike any normal job or trade. A bad day at work as a brickie is unlikely to see the piss taken out of you on the back page of the telegraph.

You think playing rugby league once a week for half a year is more demanding than a person who works 50hrs a week in heat/cold sun/rain? Do they have more pressure on them than a police officer, doctor, surgeon, fireman who will get more than "the piss" taken from them if they make a mistake in their line of work?

These players need to stop being babied and get a dose of reality. Good luck to them in the real world after retirement.