James Roberts

[Snake]

Teach him to tackle first. Being able to run like the wind and score tries is one thing. Actually being able to stop the opposition scoring them is another.

I see raw talent but not a smart footballer...it's kinda ironic that Mundine is managing him because he was the same.

 

[HoldenV8]

Ever since he left league for boxing just about the only player who's career didn't turn to mush after associating with Mundine (either through family or friendship) was SBW.

 

[R3]

Ever since he left league for boxing just about the only player who's career didn't turn to mush after associating with Mundine (either through family or friendship) was SBW.

Fergo's doing better things on and off the field at the Roosters than he ever did at the Sharks or Raiders..

I dunno how long till I'm forced to retract that statement but, hopefully not before Origin 2016

 

[Disco]

I feel Roberts is overrated, highlight reel player coming off a career year

 

[HoldenV8]

Apparently the Donkeys and Souffs are the leading contenders for his signature (and not a forged one), though some Warriors fans on FB think he's a lock to head to Auckland......

I would love to know how Souffs would fit him under the salary cap when they are still trying to offload players just to get Sam Burgess back at the club.

 

[Remi]

Teach him to tackle first. Being able to run like the wind and score tries is one thing. Actually being able to stop the opposition scoring them is another.

Agree 100% waiting for someone to say this. He is a turnstyle in defence

 

[HoldenV8]

Roberts is a good attacking footballer, but when we thrashed them in Rd.18 we made his defense look silly. I remember at one point he moved up quickly to mark Skivy and Snake just ran straight past him leaving him grasping at air in a run that led to a try for Jorge.

 

[StuBoot]

I feel Roberts is overrated, highlight reel player coming off a career year

Yep, good luck to him for taking the chance to cash in now, one very good season and he's talked about like he's the next Corowa. It's all good running like the wind but there aren't too many absolute flyers in the modern game ( post SL ) that have done it all.
Elsegood and Donald were about our quickest over the past 20 years but give me Robbo or Wolfie anyday, even Peta and Jorge have shown you don't need to be lightning to get over the stripe.

 

[double hoops]

Same applies to the donkeys. How they could afford Roberts inside their cap with all there internationals and SOO stars beggers belief.

When Hiku is gone, Barrett almost needs to have a quality cheapie for the outsidebacks coming over from the riff Dosent he?

Tommy will start on the wing. But one injury and who is in?

Moltzen may get a run and could be great. But if we bought him to play inthe halves, Playing week in week out in the halves, and then just to be expected to jump up a level to NRL and score amazing tries they do to ground the ball these days and defend with different structures on the wing is a mighty ask.

If Moltzen plays fullback in the twos, do we even have another half? Have we kept Kurt Aldridge for instance?

Dam I think I am putting all my hope on Lavaka being a great find. He is an unknown.

If not, you pick who is up to A grade defensively because it is Goodall, Williame, or Green and chances are we will be seeing plenty of one of them in the NRL this year.

I don't like it.

Lets hope Bozo has an ace up his sleeve.

 

[HappilyManly]

Mundine on 7 News saying Roberts, his nephew, is after 500k - dreaming

 

[Eagles2nv]

Mundine on 7 News saying Roberts, his nephew, is after 500k - dreaming

Ask parra, theyll pay 500K no worries.

I cant see us interested if Walker is announced shortly. I can see the dragons buying him if they dont get Hiku.

 

[HoldenV8]

I think Mundine has had one too many punches to the head

 

[Eagleman]

I think Mundine has had one too many punches to the head

Personally, I dont think he has had anywhere near enough punches to the head.

 

[niccipops]

I think Mundine has had one too many punches to the head

But needs another one.

 

[Shoe1]

Mundine on 7 News saying Roberts, his nephew, is after 500k - dreaming

Most teams have a spare 500k in their cap, right Choc? Crazy stuff.

 

[wombatgc]

Can't we just fold the Titans already? Name me 1 thing a Gold Coast franchise has contributed to rugby league in the last 30 years?

Wally. If not for his last year's at the Seagulls, no one would remember him when he was a younger unknown.

 

[Sideline Eye]

The donkeys are more likely to get him and I am sure Bennett will make him a far better player. The money left over now that Hodges has retired will cover his salary coupled with the potential release of Copley and co.

I just love the idea of the eels chasing everybody and missing out or picking up the dregs, with the exception of Gutherson, who was released anyway, and dare I say it Foran

 

[HoldenV8]

The donkeys are more likely to get him and I am sure Bennett will make him a far better player. The money left over now that Hodges has retired will cover his salary coupled with the potential release of Copley and co.

Roberts would probably blossom under Bennett. I may not be a big fan of Bennett's, but he can coach.

Clint Eastwood's body double is no fool either. If Roberts joins the Donkeys I dare say he might just learn how to tackle.

 

[double hoops]

We don't need to sign James Roberts.;-) LOL.

 

[R3]

View attachment 2762 We don't need to sign James Roberts.;-) LOL.

is that Williame ?