SBW return in 2020?

[fletch]

SBW has basically confirmed he is returning to Sydney at the end of his Rugby Union commitments next year, also confirmed he has a handshake deal with Uncle Nick if he returns to RL it will be with the Roosters.

While he would be great for the club culture post Cronk, I'm not sure on the field a 34y/o SBW would be the right move for us.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...a8aae23237d16a

[Easts75]

Id prefer to remember SBW for what he gave us in his original stint with us and his legacy afterwards. Just my opinion but i dont think it would be beneficial for either party if he returns

[007]

If Cameron Smith can keep playing at 36 there is no reason why SBW can't keep playing at 34. He (SBW) is an extraordinarily fit athlete. May not have the impact as he did in 2013 but if we don't pay overs he could be good value.

[eddie]

Just my opinion but i dont think it would be beneficial for either party if he returns

Curious,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,why not?

[Arties Pie]

If he's body is up to it and he's not commanding premium dollars I could see him making alot of impact off the bench.

[roosterproud]

Nahhhhh. Maybe as a coach. Adding sbw to the mix we will have toooo many 2nd rowers.
boyd. Chrichton. Butcher. Liu. Radley. Maubs

[Arties Pie]

Nahhhhh. Maybe as a coach. Adding sbw to the mix we will have toooo many 2nd rowers.
boyd. Chrichton. Butcher. Liu. Radley. Maubs

Kinda think Maubs will be gone by then.

[Cockadoodledoo]

If Cameron Smith can keep playing at 36 there is no reason why SBW can't keep playing at 34. He (SBW) is an extraordinarily fit athlete. May not have the impact as he did in 2013 but if we don't pay overs he could be good value.

Well the difference is Cameron Smith has hardly missed a game through injury in the last 4 years, whereas SBW has spent more time off the field than on with injuries and that is whilst playing Union.

[Kelby]

Fark yes!!!

Sonny Bill signs on the 30th of June for a cameo swan song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Image him for 3 months!!!!


Fingers crossed!!

[Tommy Smith]

For 2020:

3. Latrell
4. Manu
6. SBW
7. Keary
11. Cordner
12. Crichton
13. Radley

That'll do, Pig.

[stephenj]

ill bet he still has that killer offload imagine our fullback running off him!

[Easts75]

Curious,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,why not?

Even if we got him back for unders, surely it would have an impact on player retention. Guys coming through that will need upgrades etc that currently are either young fringe first graders or are performing well above what their current contracts are worth. Secondly , have you watched him in Union the last 18 mths ? ( yes , i admit it, i watch Rugby) He really has aged with his play. Is looking very slow and does drop off more tackles than ever. Is he still extremely skillful with that killer offload ? yes, but not as often, busts a lot less tackles and does push the pass more than ever. The big thing for me though is injuries, has had quite a few and always seems to be carrying something , maybe as you would expect at his age. As we know though Union is a LOT easier on the body than Rugby, Im not sure it would hold up in League. I also believe Cronk has a lot more to offer the club in a mentoring and coaching role heading forward than SBW. Just my opinion and i do love what SBW did.for us

[Rooster_6]

Luke Lewis was brilliant in his final years for the Sharks... I could see SBW offering very similar value.

Sure he doesn't crack the starting squad at full strength but then how often is an NRL squad at full strength.

If I remember correctly we rotated through the following players in the second row this season;

Issac Liu
Boyd Cordner
Ryan Matterson
Victor Radley
Mitchell Aubusson
Nat Butcher

["gaz"]

10-24-2018, 07:02 AM




Roosters to finish on 40 points and become 2019 Minor and Major Premiers
Roosters win Womens Rugby League
Smash Souths in Round 1
Rumours arise that SBW will sign before June 30th deadline
During season Roosters sign big name for 2020
Eels win back to back spoons narrowly from Tigers
Sutton sacked as referee boss
Phil Gould has a face lift for channel 9 and dyes his hair
Ray Warren retires
Cam Smith retires
Bennet and Maloney BBQ alone


Clive Churchill - L Mitchell

Top eight
Roosters
Penrith
Raiders
Broncos
Storm
Cowboys
Dragons
Souths

My old prediction might come true, was pretty close with Sutton (Archer got sacked)

[ism22]

SBW has basically confirmed he is returning to Sydney at the end of his Rugby Union commitments next year, also confirmed he has a handshake deal with Uncle Nick if he returns to RL it will be with the Roosters.

While he would be great for the club culture post Cronk, I'm not sure on the field a 34y/o SBW would be the right move for us.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...a8aae23237d16a

I heard that Fitzy and Mini are gonna return too.

In all seriousness though, 34 isn't that old (I felt fitter, smarter, more patient and way more stable minded when I hit 34 - it's a good age to be for a professional). Also SBW keeps fit, is a technical player and doesn't drink so if he wanted to play I'm sure he'd add value.

Zero chance it would happen though...