Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

[bmartin23]

can somebody please tell me why we did not resign Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and let the bloody stupid crap roosters get him.

 

[OneEyedEagle]

It’s easy, The rorters seem to be able to fit every player under the salary cap so in other words they offered him more money than what Manly did.

He obviously has gone to his retirement fund and most likely will end up like rest of the dead beats at the Rorters, i.e. like O’Meley, Mason and Myles to mention just a few

 

[Canteen Worker]

The Roosters paid him overs and Manly could not match the offer. He was told to take the money and go, reluctantly of course. It was big money for someone who has yet to perform at the top level.

 

[Fro]

Can someone tell me why it is so difficult to read and post in the right forum.

 

[bmartin23]

well that very dissapointing but money talks and bull**** walks i suppose and whats happening with cuthbertson why doesnt he get much game time he is the offload specialist he is  better than georgie easy and would somebody please tell kite to stop slowing down and doing a stupid little step every time he runs it up the big girl he is so overated we should trade him and finally when is the gun stewert back from injury?

 

[Fro]

someone move this tripe to the right section please.

 

[ManlyBacker]

It must be getting damn cold on the other side of the ranges 🙂

 

[Fro]

my word it is MB. 🙂

doesn't change the fact that this is about the 45th thime this same subject has been done to death,

And without any input from Dan or MAtas either 😉

 

[ManlyBacker]

I read ya Fro. The price of forums is eternal vigilence, something like that. I just have too much time on my hands and there is no news on the Eagles so it is a slow week. 🙂

 

[eggson]

Doesn't anyone remember we signed Hoppa Jnr and T Williams for a large sum of money before Hoppa touched NRL (still hasn't) and Williams played about 2 games for the Eels?

I dont really see the difference. 

 

[Si]

I'm not too concerned about losing him. I wouldn't be suprised if he turns into another Groom like loss. Overrated and vanishes very quickly.

The Roosters like overrated forwards.

 

[missing_something]

whats happening with cuthbertson why doesnt he get much game time he is the offload specialist he is  better than georgie easy

I disagree

 

[Dan]

George Rose is an impact player and he is starting to show it and more and more promise. We showed massive faith in him when he had his injury and its starting to look like he hasnt forgotten that, he will be a solid Manly boy for now.

Cuthbo is a good player, but he hasn't gotten any better over the past 2 years. I think he has reached his peak, at least at this club and will probably benefit from another coach for a while. He has an offload, but he doesn't have a selective offload, he just pops it out the back sometimes and we often lose ground.

I really like Cuthbo when he was playing in reserves and for his first few games he showed a lot of promise, but not enough I am afraid, Sad to see him go though, but I understand the decision

 

[DSM5]

Good points Dan especially on Rose.  JWH doesn't impress me.  He misses tackles and comes up with shoulder charges which sometimes work and sometimes don't.  Can't really afford players who don't go hard into a tackle, and that's both JWH and Cuthbo problem.  Unfortunately bMartin23 is right about Kite though.  Just what is his problem? 

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Yeah JWH hasn't shown me too much so far

The man I have my eye on still is Darcy Lussick, he looks the goods the times I have seen him

 

[Pearso]

Yeah and he tackles. JWH just wants to hit everyone with his shoulder.

 

[Brookvale]

If Dessie and Crusher really wanted to keep someone - they would.

 

[ERNIE FOR NO7]

The Roosters paid him overs and Manly could not match the offer. He was told to take the money and go, reluctantly of course. It was big money for someone who has yet to perform at the top level.

My mail is the Roosters are paying him $145k for 2010 & $175 for 2011. I also understand that he is already on more than $100k. 

 

[Arko-admirer]

I have always had my doubts about JWH. The early and sometimes continuing hype was that he is Sonny Bill Williams-type of player.

I don't really see it. For the modern game he seems somewhat cumbersome,ullike an athlete like SBW. Maybe the triple-barrelled name is the main similarity.

I think JWH and Cuthbo both lack a bit of mobility to be backrowers but haven't really the size to make a huge impact as frontrowers.

Mind you JWH played well against the Raiders and Cuthbo, as I have said I like watching, for his occasional touches of skill. He may yet be a late (30s) bloomer as some frontrowers are.

 

[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

End of an Era: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves confirms 2025 will be his last​

He was previously linked with a shock return to the NRL for next season.​

Ethan Lee Chalk
WRITER | April 15, 2025 - 10:02am
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Former Sydney Roosters club legend and Hull Kingston Rovers front-rower Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has confirmed that 2025 will be his last, confirming he will hang up the boots on his rugby league career at the end of the season.

One of the greatest forwards to wear the New Zealand Kiwis and Sydney Roosters jersey, the front-rower, announced his NRL retirement last season, which saw him move to the Super League ahead of this season but he has now announced his rugby league retirement.

A New Zealand representative prop with 33 Tests under his belt, Waerea-Hargreaves spent 16 seasons in the NRL (15 of them with the Sydney Roosters) where he amassed 316 first-grade appearances and won three premierships in 2013, 2018 and 2019.

The most-capped player in Roosters' history, he also won three World Club Challenge titles, four Minor Premierships and will be looking to go out with another title win as he finishes his career with the Hull Kingston Rovers.

"As I reflect on my journey and 18 seasons in Rugby League, I have so much gratitude for the game itself," Waerea-Hargreaves said in a statement confirming 2025 will be his last rugby league season.

“Rugby League has given me the honour of representing my country, life-long friends and memories that I'll cherish forever.

“To Manly, thank you for giving me my first opportunity as an 18-year-old. To the Roosters, my home.

"Thank you to Robbo, Nick and everyone who was a part of my time at the club, your support and guidance has shaped me into the player and more importantly, the man I am today.

“To my current club Hull KR, thank you for giving my family and I this opportunity. It has already exceeded all of our expectations and I am looking forward to finishing off the 2025 season with the lads.

“To the fans, I've been incredibly lucky to have been supported wherever I've played. Thank you for your support over the years.

“And finally, to my wife, kids and family. Thank you for your unwavering support every step of the way. I love you very much and look forward to our next chapter. Thanks, Jared.”

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves of the Roosters celebrates winning the 2019 NRL Grand Final match between the Canberra Raiders and the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
“As one of the most respected front-rowers of his generation, Jared completed his NRL career as a Sydney Roosters legend, and his impact on and off the field ensures a lasting legacy across the game of rugby league,” said his former coach Trent Robinson.

“On behalf of his entire Roosters family, we congratulate Jared on an incredible rugby league career.

"There's no doubt that Jared will continue to make a positive impact until the final whistle sounds, and we wish him all the very best for the remainder of his season."

In announcing his rugby league retirement, it puts to bed any rumours of him being linked with a bombshell return to the Sydney Roosters.

It is unknown what his next move may be, but Roosters coach Trent Robinson has said in the past that he would love to have him around the club again and help mentor the younger players in the squad.

Boyd Cordner, Jake Friend, Mitchell Pearce and Mitchell Aubusson are just a few players that returned to the club in a coaching or mentoring role after they finished their playing career.

“First and foremost, Jared's a family man, a leader of men and a genuinely good person. He's arguably one of the best front-rowers of all time," Hull Kingston Rovers head coach Willie Peters said.

“Jared's standards are up there with the best I've seen. He helps drive our culture and intensity levels every day at Hull KR.

“This is fully Jared's decision to retire at the end of the season. We were actually going to Amsterdam and that was the first time we spoke about it. When we spoke about 2026, Jared said he'd made his decision and he said by the end of the season it would be time.

“Jared deserves to retire on his terms. He certainly needs to go out on top of his game and he's doing that at the moment."