The Who
Journey Man
Environmentally-friendly satchels have replaced paper bags.
Good or bad idea?
- Thread starter Darknstormy
- Start date
The Sydney Roosters have given prop Terrell May permission to explore the open market as they look to unshackle $1 million of salary cap space in a move that has heightened talk of interest in clubless Ben Hunt.
May, who only signed a contract extension six months ago, is in England with the Samoan team but was informed by Roosters coach Trent Robinson on Thursday (AEDT) that he was free to leave.
It is understood further discussions between the Roosters and May’s management were held on Friday morning, prompting his agent to reach out to a handful of potential destinations and leading to speculation that the club could enter the race for Hunt.
Hunt, part of the Kangaroos squad for the Pacific Championships, is currently without a home after parting ways with St George Illawarra earlier this week and would seem an ideal fit for a Roosters side that will be without halfback Sam Walker and hooker Brandon Smith until the middle of next year.
Walker, who is expected on Friday to officially put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at the Roosters until at least the end of 2027, is recovering from knee surgery, as is Smith.
Walker’s retention was a key plank for the Roosters but his absence will hit hard through the opening months of the season and Hunt would help ease the pain.
It is understood the Roosters didn’t have the financial artillery to compete with rival clubs for Hunt’s signature but that will change if May finds a new home.
The Roosters prop is unlikely to have trouble doing that given the number of clubs that are in the market for middle forwards next season.
The Bulldogs, Wests Tigers, Dragons and Dolphins are among those on the lookout for front row talent and May fits the bill.
A number of clubs were notified of his changed circumstance on Friday and were believed to be investigating the background behind the Roosters’ decision to allow him to depart given he only recently signed an extension worth up to $1 million.
Sources close to May insist it is purely a football decision as the Roosters digest the fallout from this season and work out what they need to do to ensure they are competitive in 2025.
May’s departure will give them the flexibility to make changes and Hunt is the most high-profile option, although he won’t be the only one as other clubs follow suit and look at ways to shake up their roster.
May, meanwhile, has another Test to play for Samoa before he returns to Sydney to find a new home in coming weeks.
The Tigers, Dolphins and Bulldogs are all believed to be in the market for Newcastle and New Zealand prop Leo Thompson, who is off contract for the 2026 season.
May, who was close to joining the Bulldogs prior to his decision to re-sign with the Roosters, is up for grabs straight away and would come at a cheaper price.
May, who only signed a contract extension six months ago, is in England with the Samoan team but was informed by Roosters coach Trent Robinson on Thursday (AEDT) that he was free to leave.
It is understood further discussions between the Roosters and May’s management were held on Friday morning, prompting his agent to reach out to a handful of potential destinations and leading to speculation that the club could enter the race for Hunt.
Hunt, part of the Kangaroos squad for the Pacific Championships, is currently without a home after parting ways with St George Illawarra earlier this week and would seem an ideal fit for a Roosters side that will be without halfback Sam Walker and hooker Brandon Smith until the middle of next year.
Walker, who is expected on Friday to officially put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at the Roosters until at least the end of 2027, is recovering from knee surgery, as is Smith.
Walker’s retention was a key plank for the Roosters but his absence will hit hard through the opening months of the season and Hunt would help ease the pain.
It is understood the Roosters didn’t have the financial artillery to compete with rival clubs for Hunt’s signature but that will change if May finds a new home.
The Roosters prop is unlikely to have trouble doing that given the number of clubs that are in the market for middle forwards next season.
The Bulldogs, Wests Tigers, Dragons and Dolphins are among those on the lookout for front row talent and May fits the bill.
A number of clubs were notified of his changed circumstance on Friday and were believed to be investigating the background behind the Roosters’ decision to allow him to depart given he only recently signed an extension worth up to $1 million.
Sources close to May insist it is purely a football decision as the Roosters digest the fallout from this season and work out what they need to do to ensure they are competitive in 2025.
May’s departure will give them the flexibility to make changes and Hunt is the most high-profile option, although he won’t be the only one as other clubs follow suit and look at ways to shake up their roster.
May, meanwhile, has another Test to play for Samoa before he returns to Sydney to find a new home in coming weeks.
The Tigers, Dolphins and Bulldogs are all believed to be in the market for Newcastle and New Zealand prop Leo Thompson, who is off contract for the 2026 season.
May, who was close to joining the Bulldogs prior to his decision to re-sign with the Roosters, is up for grabs straight away and would come at a cheaper price.
Darknstormy
Reserve Grader
See what happens might be just talk
double hoops
First Grader
Is anyone else concerned he's been rehabbing over at the Dogs. They wanted him at the start of the year. Wanted him mid year. Yet they ain't interested for next year!
Yeah I little concerned. I guess that’s why Manly only offered a train and trial contract to see how fit he actually is. Win win situation for us.
There is it! Speed and lateral movement are the big attributes needed in the modern game.
Users who are viewing this thread
| Team | P | W | L | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
