The return of SBW

[Johnny.]

After the way he left, he'd be as popular as a Charlie Hedbo issue in a Bankstown newsagent.

[Johnny Tobin]

Doubt it, rumour is SBW's not even sure if he wants to go to their 80th anniversary function that he was invited too.

And they tried to lure him there by sitting him next to Uncle Nick. I would say that the ties to us are very strong and if he did come back there is little doubt where it would be.

[Half time]

There is a rumour in a sportal page today that SBW could become a bulldog in 2017.

That would break a lot of hearts if that happened.

Zero chance of that happening

[Darkone]

HIs form have been average will see how he goes with the blacks
With the blacks new No 10 it's likely Fekitoa needs the nod unless Nonu's shoulder is no good
Aug 8 against Wallies should be an indicator
Actually hope Sonny is not played too much this year
the Olympics will be easy for him next year

[John Corey]

The only way he goes to the Dogs is with Uncle Nicks blessing. And that would be if we didn't actually want him. Who knows how he is playing in 2017. He did great things for our club but no way was his second year as good as his first.

[Bansai Pipeline]

And they tried to lure him there by sitting him next to Uncle Nick. I would say that the ties to us are very strong and if he did come back there is little doubt where it would be.

Ha! That'd be a good table.

[Bansai Pipeline]

I'd love to see SBW return. He might not be the player he once was but he has an aura that's for sure. He wouldn't let anyone down.

[Half time]

I'd love to see SBW return. He might not be the player he once was but he has an aura that's for sure. He wouldn't let anyone down.

Yes agree with you.

[E96_]

SBW has played so much football over the 3 years without having much rest, it would be great after the 2016 Olympics for him to have a break and do a full rugby league pre-season with our side.

Unfortunately we're very much stacked in the back-row but id love to have 2013 SBW back.

[rwbfl]

It's an area heavy in upmarket car yards, apartments, yacht clubs and cafes – and Rushcutters Bay is also where some of the biggest deals in NRL history have been done.

It's where Roosters chairman Nick Politis likes to wheel and deal – and on Sunday night there was a dinner dripping with big hitters. The star attraction and guest of honour at Popolov restaurant was Sonny Bill Williams.

It was a casual catch-up but there is no question there is an eye on the future. None of the parties would be drawn on whether there were contract talks – but there is a genuine belief that the Roosters want Sonny Bill to return as soon as possible.

He has a World Cup to play in and an Olympics to compete in before any of that happens – after that a final hitout in the NRL would be a strong possibility. As for a deal being struck or talked about, that was not something he was keen to discuss.

"Whenever I'm in town I like to catch up with the Roosters," Williams said. "I have some great memories and formed some great friendships at the club. I would consider Nick Politis a lifelong friend ... my respect for him is well known."
Politis was also playing it down.

"It's always great to [see] Sonny," he said. "He is a friend and we value what he did for the club and his time here was very significant ... we won a competition and he played a big part in the culture of the club transforming. We treasure that and appreciate his contribution to the club and we won't forget that."

Adding to his bond with the Roosters is his mateship with Channel Nine boss David Gyngell.
"Gyng is a good mate and we are in touch all of the time," he said.

Williams was invited to the Bulldogs 80th anniversary celebrations which were held last night. He was asked to attend with Politis so that he would feel comfortable. Williams was grateful for the invitation but had commitments with the All Blacks.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/s...#ixzz3hZo6f2Tw

[Spirit of 66]

By 2017, we might be in a rebuilding phase again and have a few younger players in the top grade. Having Sonny around for them would be a very shrewd move - he is the ultimate professional and role model.

[Half time]

I don't think we will be in a rebuilding phase as such. Unless he feels like retiring, sbw should be back in 2017.