Hypothetical

[Tommy Smith]

Wow that's a brave deal from the Cowboys. He's had 6 good months as a fullback.

And coming back from his holiday there's no guarantee he'll rediscover his best form.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Wow that's a brave deal from the Cowboys. He's had 6 good months as a fullback.

And coming back from his holiday there's no guarantee he'll rediscover his best form.

And it looks like Lattrell was sent up there on a fools errand.

Gee he's got some great people around him.

[Tommy Smith]

And it looks like Lattrell was sent up there on a fools errand.

Gee he's got some great people around him.

The whole Latrell saga has become very Monty Python-esque tbh.

It's a circus; and Latrell seemingly loves being the clown.

[Thirteen]

Sucked in Latrell you were used. I hope you enjoyed your family holiday to North Queensland.

[Chook]

No and No.

Him and his entourage wanted to use our 800K offer as a starting point for ongoing negotiations and also as a safety net.

Even if he came crawling back on his kangaroo ears, taking him back would make him and us look like fools.

Chook.

[ism22]

Wow that's a brave deal from the Cowboys. He's had 6 good months as a fullback.

And coming back from his holiday there's no guarantee he'll rediscover his best form.

Yeah I reckon he's over-rated... not a bad player but IMO nowhere near rep grade.

Guess it's tough trying to get people to come to NQ so you sign them up for a lifestyle deal. He's probably gonna buy a mansion on the water for a peppercorn consideration (all arms length coz the property developer doesn't sponsor the club) and spend way less on living costs than he woulda in a big city.

Something we can't match is NQ's ability to have a stack of 'arms length' 3rd party deals going on (small town BS) plus a really low cost of living. Living in Sydney costs $$$ so you've gotta earn more to live in Sydney.

[chicka]

No and No.

Him and his entourage wanted to use our 800K offer as a starting point for ongoing negotiations and also as a safety net.

Even if he came crawling back on his kangaroo ears, taking him back would make him and us look like fools.

Chook.

Agreed 100% on reflection.

If it's true as reported that he was that impressed with Townsville, that he was prepared to play in the centres, then the bloke has lost my respect. What a clown!

[Random Rooster]

Agreed 100% on reflection.

If it's true as reported that he was that impressed with Townsville, that he was prepared to play in the centres, then the bloke has lost my respect. What a clown!

Michael Morgans last contract was 5 years for 5 million

Toumololo is on a million a year

Holmes now on a million a year

Jordan Mclean is on 700k a year

If they got Latrell for a million doesnt leave too many pennies for the rest of the squad!

Imagine the Sombrero social media brigade if the Roosters had more than 1 player on a million!! They would be hoooowwwwwllling like a banshee!!

[zac]

Michael Morgans last contract was 5 years for 5 million

Toumololo is on a million a year

Holmes now on a million a year

Jordan Mclean is on 700k a year

If they got Latrell for a million doesnt leave too many pennies for the rest of the squad!

Imagine the Sombrero social media brigade if the Roosters had more than 1 player on a million!! They would be hoooowwwwwllling like a banshee!!

A lot of other teams' fans think we do. They go through our team - Teddy 1m, Cronk 1m, Cords 1m, Crichton 1m etc.

[OMR]

A lot of other teams' fans think we do. They go through our team - Teddy 1m, Cronk 1m, Cords 1m, Crichton 1m etc.

Yet none of it based on fact just pure speculation. No questions ever asked of other teams, it’s just our players are thought to be paid way overs.

[zac]

Yet none of it based on fact just pure speculation. No questions ever asked of other teams, it’s just our players are thought to be paid way overs.

BMoz 1m, Manu 1m, Iku 1m etc.

[novice chook]

No and No. He's obviously not happy playing centre (even though it's his best position) and the Chooks can't offer him FB or 5/8. So he won't be happy and settled even if he signs a deal. He and his entourage will be wheeling and dealing with other clubs in the background again this time next year. Let him find a new club and see how long he lasts there.

[Johnny73]

I wouldn't sign him for 40k. Disloyal prick should sing the national anthem, play for peanuts, and enjoy North Sydney.

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

No and No. He's obviously not happy playing centre (even though it's his best position) and the Chooks can't offer him FB or 5/8. So he won't be happy and settled even if he signs a deal. He and his entourage will be wheeling and dealing with other clubs in the background again this time next year. Let him find a new club and see how long he lasts there.

Yes, that's right, it is very destructive. It will be in a way fascinating to see how he goes elsewhere, and to see whether the grass is actually greener on the other side. Perhaps with the passage of time he will start to realise the error of his ways (even if he never comes out and publicly admits it).