Terry Zarsoff
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Exactly.
Gutherson & Knight
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SeaEagle21
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It's not even 2016 and the Roosters are already talking to him. Seriously if the NRL was fair-dinkum (i know, yeah right) they would impose signing bans on clubs to teach them a lesson i.e Roosters will not be able to sign/re-sign anyone for the next two seasons for publicly courting a signed player. That would stop the poaching quick-smart. What burns me the most is that idiot Gould sitting there and talking about how great the Roosters in house development is. Makes me almost as sick as listening to Penn
The Roosters don't have a junior system as its basically a rugby area with private schools etc but they go after the good talented juniors from other clubs even if its more surplex to their needs, just so other clubs don't have them. Its not fair on the kids either if they are competing for a spot with 6 other outside backs or 6 other forwards that the club already has to try to get their foot in the door for first grade
SeaEagle21
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Jase Seaeagle
Reserve Grader
Farkin Mormons
Jase Seaeagle
Reserve Grader
What is Farkin going on with our Club. Are the Fulton's rooting the Penn's. It''s Like one big orgy. Fulton's Penn's Lussicks and the Hopoate's. They will **** Our Club eventually.
tookey
First Grader
Lets hope that Will doesn't come back to us
How Parramatta's Will Hopoate attempted to again put God before football
Date September 29, 2015 - 10:00PM
Adrian Proszenko
Chief Rugby League Reporter
Nothing new: Parramatta's Will Hopoate speaks to the media last month. Photo: Brendan Esposito
A grand final is the pinnacle for all footballers, but if Parramatta were to get to one Will Hopoate would prefer not to play. Or in any other game scheduled on a Sunday.
Fairfax Media can reveal Hopoate's management, as part of negotiations for a contract extension with the Eels, floated the prospect of the devout Mormon being exempt from playing on Sundays on religious grounds.
Hopoate has already demonstrated his commitment to his faith is greater than that to his career. The centre was at the peak of his powers at Manly in 2011, earning a State of Origin jersey after a breakout year in which he won a premiership. That grand final, in which he set up a crucial try with a miraculous flick pass to Glenn Stewart, was his last game of football for two seasons. At the age of 20 and with the league world at his feet, Hopoate put football on hold to embark on missionary work for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Hopoate kept fit by working out privately while spreading the gospel in league-mad Queensland where he was often recognised by footy fans during his posting. At the end of his missionary duties he took up a lucrative two-year contract with the Eels, believed to be worth $1.5 million.
Hopoate's management had been in negotiations for an extension, but a dispute has arisen between the parties and the matter is now before the Supreme Court. Hopoate's management believes they have executed a written contract extension worth a base wage of $575,000, plus $100,000 extra in marquee player allowances, plus third-party agreements if they are forthcoming. The club is challenging the claims.
The parties attempted to head off legal action with a fresh round of talks and it's understood the Eels tabled a lesser counter offer. It's understood that during the process, Team Hopoate raised the prospect of their client being exempt from Sunday matches due to his strict beliefs. Parramatta officials denied the request and the request is likely to be revealed in court when the matter is heard.
"It was a consideration between Will but it was never put to the club," said Hopoate's manager, Tyran Smith.
Parramatta also declined to elaborate on the Sunday exemption.
"The club does not comment on private negotiations," a spokesperson said. "As the matter is before the courts we won't be providing a running commentary on speculation."
Hopoate was earmarked as the long-term replacement for Jarryd Hayne and began the year at fullback. (It was during this period that contract negotiations commenced.) However, the experiment failed and he returned to his customary centre position. While he hasn't been able to recapture the form he showed before his Mormon mission, Hopoate retained his three-quarters spot with the Blues.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/how-parramattas-will...
How Parramatta's Will Hopoate attempted to again put God before football
Date September 29, 2015 - 10:00PM
Adrian Proszenko
Chief Rugby League Reporter
Nothing new: Parramatta's Will Hopoate speaks to the media last month. Photo: Brendan Esposito
A grand final is the pinnacle for all footballers, but if Parramatta were to get to one Will Hopoate would prefer not to play. Or in any other game scheduled on a Sunday.
Fairfax Media can reveal Hopoate's management, as part of negotiations for a contract extension with the Eels, floated the prospect of the devout Mormon being exempt from playing on Sundays on religious grounds.
Hopoate has already demonstrated his commitment to his faith is greater than that to his career. The centre was at the peak of his powers at Manly in 2011, earning a State of Origin jersey after a breakout year in which he won a premiership. That grand final, in which he set up a crucial try with a miraculous flick pass to Glenn Stewart, was his last game of football for two seasons. At the age of 20 and with the league world at his feet, Hopoate put football on hold to embark on missionary work for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Hopoate kept fit by working out privately while spreading the gospel in league-mad Queensland where he was often recognised by footy fans during his posting. At the end of his missionary duties he took up a lucrative two-year contract with the Eels, believed to be worth $1.5 million.
Hopoate's management had been in negotiations for an extension, but a dispute has arisen between the parties and the matter is now before the Supreme Court. Hopoate's management believes they have executed a written contract extension worth a base wage of $575,000, plus $100,000 extra in marquee player allowances, plus third-party agreements if they are forthcoming. The club is challenging the claims.
The parties attempted to head off legal action with a fresh round of talks and it's understood the Eels tabled a lesser counter offer. It's understood that during the process, Team Hopoate raised the prospect of their client being exempt from Sunday matches due to his strict beliefs. Parramatta officials denied the request and the request is likely to be revealed in court when the matter is heard.
"It was a consideration between Will but it was never put to the club," said Hopoate's manager, Tyran Smith.
Parramatta also declined to elaborate on the Sunday exemption.
"The club does not comment on private negotiations," a spokesperson said. "As the matter is before the courts we won't be providing a running commentary on speculation."
Hopoate was earmarked as the long-term replacement for Jarryd Hayne and began the year at fullback. (It was during this period that contract negotiations commenced.) However, the experiment failed and he returned to his customary centre position. While he hasn't been able to recapture the form he showed before his Mormon mission, Hopoate retained his three-quarters spot with the Blues.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/how-parramattas-will...
He'll have to sign with the Broncos, they only play Friday nights.
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
Church of the latte Dali saints
The interesting thing though, Bozo played for the Roosters and is good mates with Nick
Don't forget Zorba what an Orgy that would be !! They could all be eaten
What is stopping us from securing Knight ?
Brothers manly
Reserve Grader
NRL is a joke. Judiciary is tainted and so inconsistent. Hodges rings his mate to get the story right and a Hodges' mate is on the judiciary!
Approaching players on contract causes massive turmoil in clubs, fans and players .
Fine the clubs big time or lose comp points. NRL must do it now or more drama will follow soon.
Liam Knight doesn't need this publicity this week......
Approaching players on contract causes massive turmoil in clubs, fans and players .
Fine the clubs big time or lose comp points. NRL must do it now or more drama will follow soon.
Liam Knight doesn't need this publicity this week......
We cant have high morale In the club without some serious bonding going on feathered friend .
SeaEagle21
Bencher
Common Sense?
When and if we lose knight then I will lose my cool as well but this may never happen . In the mean time lets all chill out
I would suggest his manager. Most likely a case where he is backing himself to have a break through season and get a better deal
tookey
First Grader
Incompetant management
Interesting Jamil is out of prison in 9 days. I wonder where he will be heading to ???
Shoe1
Journey Man
Surely he'll come to manly? Great player, I was very disappointed he committed a crime and therefore buggered up his career. Maybe he was already in last chance saloon?
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