Roosters won't be re-signing veteran Minichiello

[The Pelican]

ANTHONY Minichiello and the Sydney Roosters will split after this year.

The Daily Telegraph has been told Minichiello - off contract after the 2012 season - will not be re-signed.

However the star fullback, who has played in five NRL grand finals, wants to continue playing - either in the NRL, English Super League or French rugby union.

Minichiello has played 227 games for the Roosters, 18 Tests for Australia and 11 State of Origin games.

"I am keeping my options open," Minichiello said.

"Ideally I would like to stay with the Roosters but I will see what offers come in and see who is interested. No doubt I want to play on. The body feels great.

"With the limited games I played (through injury) I feel I can extend my career. I'm not going to retire. I will make my own decision."

Minichiello, who represented NSW just last year, has played in five grand finals for the Roosters - 2000, 2002-04 and 2010. He helped his club win the '02 decider against the Warriors.

Roosters skipper Braith Anasta also comes off contract at the end of this season and has plenty of supporters at the club, but no decision has yet been made to re-sign him. Roosters management will have to fight to retain another off-contract star this season, aggressive forward Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.

The Roosters continue their preparations for what should be a fiery round one match against South Sydney at ANZ Stadium on Monday week.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1226278765193

[Guest]

Two things.

1. Anthony Minichello was one of the finest players ever to pull on a Roosters jersey. His career was cruelly cut short by several long term injuries. He will be remembered as a grand final hero and a loyal one club man.

2. If this club signs or re-signs any piles of dogshit over Jared Warea-Hargreaves, then it will prove once and for all that a few members of this club has been putting their own self-interest ahead of the interests of the broader Roosters movement and the game as a whole, and that needs to stop.

One question, who is the following about?

"He was the club’s biggest beneficiary then its biggest critic; but never a loyal or selfless example of its values and objectives."

[supermario]

Ok, lets clarify something here........

The headline states "Roosters won't re-sihne veteran Minichiello", which leads us to believe that the club will not re sign him... right.... ok.... but the article goes on to quote Mini saying....

"I am keeping my options open," Minichiello said.

"Ideally I would like to stay with the Roosters but I will see what offers come in and see who is interested. No doubt I want to play on. The body feels great.

Which reads as "I want to stay at the roosters but i am also looking for a big final pay cheque before i finally retire".

So can someone please explain to me, is it:

a) a thinly veiled attempt at another shot at the Roosters for not signing a veteran player?
b) Just a simple mistake
c) idiot editors at the tellucrap not proof reading their journo's articles????

[rooster_booster]

The problem for mine is the fact that he can't be guaranteed first team football. There is no way he would go over to England imo, you can't walk around with your shirt off over there, so maybe he will join the coaching staff. We could obviously re-sign him for a pittance under the cap as a player, whether or not a big name signing or one of the U20 guys is being earmarked as our next long term FB remains to be seen.

[trewhella]

Mario, you need a job at media watch.

[chook 56]

Off to England/Euro.
Finch is over there, so that is another reason for him to head over there. Best mates.

[Guest]

Mario, you need a job at media watch.

"Media watching" the Telegraph is like shooting fish in a barrel - you'd need to extend the show from 15 minutes to create a 24 hour tele watch channel.

[redwhiteblue]

Ok, lets clarify something here........

The headline states "Roosters won't re-sihne veteran Minichiello", which leads us to believe that the club will not re sign him... right.... ok.... but the article goes on to quote Mini saying....


Which reads as "I want to stay at the roosters but i am also looking for a big final pay cheque before i finally retire".

So can someone please explain to me, is it:

a) a thinly veiled attempt at another shot at the Roosters for not signing a veteran player?
b) Just a simple mistake
c) idiot editors at the tellucrap not proof reading their journo's articles????

You think there is someone at News Ltd capable of proof reading?? Proof readers and fact checkers are a thing of the past thanks to this internet thingy. You can write whatever you like via Twitter, a blog or Facebook and people automatically assume it's the truth. And while I'm on my media rant, RLW is right up there with No Idea & Womans Day magazines when it comes to credibility & truthfulness.

[redwhiteblue]

The problem for mine is the fact that he can't be guaranteed first team football. There is no way he would go over to England imo, you can't walk around with your shirt off over there, so maybe he will join the coaching staff. We could obviously re-sign him for a pittance under the cap as a player, whether or not a big name signing or one of the U20 guys is being earmarked as our next long term FB remains to be seen.

Fabulous! North of England or North Bondi?! What a choice. And considering Anthony's significant business interests in Sydney and also his wife's company, I really can't see him heading overseas. He was quoted previously saying it didn't appeal to him.

[Guest]

The Telecrap is as per usual trying to make the Roosters look bad and create a bad image for our organization for not re-signing a long term player. When the dogs refused to make Pattern an offer, one of hundreds of examples they didn’t run with the old “Pushed Out” not wanted story.
Personally I love the way in which Mini has represented the Roosters over the years he is a professional on and off the field and will always be remembered as a Roosters Legend. However we all know Mini’s best football is behind him and the club must look to the future.

[roosterproud]

i remember skids contract re negoations and braiths. i went so public we had to resign. as soon as it is mentioned that some other team shows an interest in a contacted player / shopping around there value will increase. crock of shyt.
who would look at minni. tittens maybe (the new retirement park/waiting lounge). mate dont get me wrong he is a great player and man. he would be great as a strenght and conditioning coach or even an ass to piggy. if the funding is there next year keep him.

[BUDDY]

Sounds like Mini may have got some advice from Anasta.

[Guest]

i remember skids contract re negoations and braiths. i went so public we had to resign. as soon as it is mentioned that some other team shows an interest in a contacted player / shopping around there value will increase. crock of shyt.
who would look at minni. tittens maybe (the new retirement park/waiting lounge). mate dont get me wrong he is a great player and man. he would be great as a strenght and conditioning coach or even an ass to piggy. if the funding is there next year keep him.

Piggy needs to leave minis ass alone!!

[Bansai Pipeline]

Who cares?

I can't remember the last time I was excited about Minichello.

[Guest]

If we did get another fullback, it wouldn't be a bad option putting Mini back on the wing in 2013. He'd be a better option than Justin Carney.