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[Johnny.]

As I won't give Satan any tithe, could someone who has please post this story.

premium_iconPearce’s role under question as Cronk loomsCrunch time THE fact that the Roosters are chasing Cooper Cronk highlights there is an obvious concern about Mitchell Pearce continuing as chief playmaker. nav_large_duration18mCombined Shape63

[Guest]

Ffs

[Moose]

THE Sydney Roosters have no intention of forcing Mitchell Pearce out the door, even if they win the prized signature of Cooper Cronk.



The departing Melbourne halfback is expected to make a decision in the coming days about whether he will retire from the NRL or continue his career at a Sydney-based club.
Cronk is leaning towards playing next year and, if that happens, the Roosters seem the logical fit.

Rabbitohs halfback Adam Reynolds is signed on until the end of 2021, while five-eighth Cody Walker — who filled in for Greg Inglis at fullback this year — is contracted until the end of next season.

The Roosters believe they can squeeze Cronk into their salary cap without losing any players given their high turnover of stars in recent years.

They include the likes of Sonny Bill Williams, Anthony Minichiello, Michael Jennings, James Maloney and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

Kane Evans, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Aiden Guerra, Paul Carter and Connor Watson have also moved on from this year’s squad.
Rival clubs are watching with sceptical interest given the Roosters have signed James Tedesco, and already boast one of the strongest rosters in the NRL.

While the Roosters’ preference would be to keep Pearce, who is contracted until the end of 2019, it could depend on how he handles Cronk’s arrival if a deal goes ahead.

Pearce would have to give up the No. 7 jersey and potentially move to five-eighth or hooker.

That would create another problem for the Roosters given Luke Keary and Jake Friend are both signed until the end of next year.

Pearce is aware of the talk and no doubt it would make him uneasy, regardless of whether Cronk decides to play for the Roosters.
While no one wants to talk about it publicly, the fact the Roosters are chasing Cronk highlights there is an obvious concern about Pearce continuing as chief playmaker.

As brave and committed as he is, Pearce’s inability to handle the clutch moments in big matches has marred his career, and he was again exposed in this year’s finals series.
Pearce made his debut in 2007 and the Roosters have put in more than a decade developing him into the player he is today.

Which is why they want him to play out his career at the club.

But at 28 there is also a legitimate debate about his composure under pressure playing halfback.

The discussion is a delicate subject but has come to a head because of Cronk’s move to Sydney.
Cronk has said previously that he would make a decision by the end of this week.

The Roosters could partner Cronk and Pearce in the halves and play Keary off the bench, although the former South Sydney five-eighth had a terrific season and led Dally M Medal voting early in the year.

The possibility of Pearce switching to dummy half poses another problem given Friend is the team’s co-captain.

Friend was far from happy last year when the Roosters entertained the prospect of signing Robbie Farah.

[chopstiks]

Friend was far from happy last year when the Roosters entertained the prospect of signing Robbie Farah.

HA, oh i can't tell you how many times i was FAR FROM HAPPY with you Friendy. The blame might always publicly lie elsewhere, but we see you.

[Johnny.]

Thank you, Moose.

Regarding the article, Pearce will likely be offered Centre if Cronk comes. A Keary/Cronk halves pairing will be a good thing. Then, as I said, throw the Bondi penninsula at ClearJu. And have Cronk train him in the ways of the Pilates.

[Steakface]

Thank you, Moose.

Regarding the article, Pearce will likely be offered Centre if Cronk comes.

Surely this is just speculation. To my knowledge he has never played a game a center in this life. To be paying 800 - 900 k for an unproven center when Manu could probably do a better job for 200k sounds very un-Roosters. IF Cronk does come (in my opinion, he WONT be coming) It'll be either No9 for Pearce OR he'll ask for and be granted a release. At least in the no.9 there will be some alignment with his skillset.

[Arties Pie]

Thank you, Moose.

Regarding the article, Pearce will likely be offered Centre if Cronk comes. A Keary/Cronk halves pairing will be a good thing. Then, as I said, throw the Bondi penninsula at ClearJu. And have Cronk train him in the ways of the Pilates.

Bit small for centre don't you think, I would have thought Hooker or Bench utility but it's way way too much to pay for utility.

[Guest]

Thank you, Moose.

Regarding the article, Pearce will likely be offered Centre if Cronk comes. A Keary/Cronk halves pairing will be a good thing. Then, as I said, throw the Bondi penninsula at ClearJu. And have Cronk train him in the ways of the Pilates.

Stick to posting youtube clips and using Google translate you flog

[Johnny.]

Stick to posting youtube clips and using Google translate you flog

It must be maddening to live in Kowloon.

[Bondicigar]

Bit small for centre don't you think, I would have thought Hooker or Bench utility but it's way way too much to pay for utility.

Some want him to play lock. Hed look good coming up against JT. Its hooker or the door for mine

[4 the all in brawl]

Some want him to play lock. Hed look good coming up against JT. Its hooker or the door for mine

He never looked good up against the other JT either...

[Headless Chook]

Thank you, Moose.

Regarding the article, Pearce will likely be offered Centre if Cronk comes. A Keary/Cronk halves pairing will be a good thing. Then, as I said, throw the Bondi penninsula at ClearJu. And have Cronk train him in the ways of the Pilates.

No way will he play centres. He will be 6, 9 or 14. And if he doesn't like those options he will play at Morrie Breen Oval

[Johnny.]

No way will he play centres. He will be 6, 9 or 14. And if he doesn't like those options he will play at Morrie Breen Oval

Or the AJ Bell Stadium playing with Carnage at Salford.

[roosterproud]

i dont understand why we would up set our roster to sign crank for one year. who would think about doing this except for the 3rd year under 15 div one coach who only wants to win next season because he cant see a broader picture. build the future.

[Johnny.]

i dont understand why we would up set our roster to sign crank for one year. who would think about doing this except for the 3rd year under 15 div one coach who only wants to win next season because he cant see a broader picture. build the future.

Hence the Nathan Cleary thoughts, post Cronk.