Friend to retire

[Mickie Lane]

Any news on what happened today?

[zac]

Any news on what happened today?

no news yet. i fear the worst

[stringaz]

no news yet. i fear the worst

No news is good news?

[zac]

No news is good news?

if he does go it will be one of the saddest days in the club's history

[stringaz]

if he does go it will be one of the saddest days in the club's history

Yep, just reinforcing the harsh reality of career football for some. I mean, look at Jakes career, its awesome yet we arent ready to say goodbye. Hard enough not seeing maubs out there and also cordner.

[King Salvo]

All Nine have said is that Friend is edging closer to a decision with the club saying he owes them nothing and he needs to think about life after footy. Not reading anything into it but I think the club may make a decision for him if he doesn't.

[BUDDY]

If his body is up to it hopefully he will retire at the end of the year and maybe has a couple of months off before playing again.

It would be a massive boost if he and Cordner are able to play on in the second half of the season.

[SouthWestChook]

If his body is up to it hopefully he will retire at the end of the year and maybe has a couple of months off before playing again.

It would be a massive boost if he and Cordner are able to play on in the second half of the season.

Would be amazing and a fitting end to a champion of the club.

[The Skeez]

Verr[lls Freddy Lam and a few very good prospects in Tom Deakin, Kobe Rugless and Tyler Moriarty in our systems. Then there is Coby Thomas who would have debuted in place of Marsche if not for injury. Hooker is probably the last position we will be looking to strengthen over the next few years.

He seems quite versatile. What’s his best position? 14?

[Johnny Tobin]

I think he will retire and I also think they will recruit another hooker for this season.

[The Marshall]

The Statler & Waldorf crew might not rate Lussick highly but the King sees greatness.

The kid has potential, and has earned Robbo's trust. Sadly he also has Friend's penchant for throwing forward passes; even moreso.

But I won't be judging a rookie hooker this early. No way.

Agreed, he is doing a good job in the circumstances but has a long way to go.

[The Marshall]

Verr[lls Freddy Lam and a few very good prospects in Tom Deakin, Kobe Rugless and Tyler Moriarty in our systems. Then there is Coby Thomas who would have debuted in place of Marsche if not for injury. Hooker is probably the last position we will be looking to strengthen over the next few years.

Yes, we need another good hard middle forward before we need another hooker.

[The Marshall]

The mark of a good person is if they get into trouble that they get out of it. Jake went through a rough patch and came back stronger for it. He's been a good captain and great workhorse for the Roosters. Anyone that can retire with three premierships when some of the greatest of the game have had none deserves commendation.

Well said Johnny. I love Jake. He is often maligned but he has been a consistently high quality hooker for the last 8 years. The only time he is down on form is usually when he is carrying an injury. The bloke is as tough as any to have played the game, he is a three time premiership player and a state of origin winner. He is probably the best footballer to ever come out of Cooroy and the Noosa-Cooroy Pirates.
will be sad to see him go but Good luck to him if he goes

[Thirteen]

Verr[lls Freddy Lam and a few very good prospects in Tom Deakin, Kobe Rugless and Tyler Moriarty in our systems. Then there is Coby Thomas who would have debuted in place of Marsche if not for injury. Hooker is probably the last position we will be looking to strengthen over the next few years.

Lots of hookers. We could open up a brothel.

[Thirteen]

I think he will retire and I also think they will recruit another hooker for this season.

Doubt it. An experienced 6 would be more like it.