Roosters coach has spoken for the first time about Titans star pulling out of his deal to join the Tricolours,and revealed the door is still open for Angus Crichton to re-sign.
He’s in career-best form and in contention for a Dally M Medal,but the departing St George Illawarra star said he had been unsettled as far back as the pre-season.
A raft of clubs,including those who missed out on the signature of David Fifita,are expected to jockey for the services of form forward Angus Crichton.
“No” is a word the Roosters have heard with unusual regularity in recent times. However,the club isn’t overly concerned about the David Fifita knockback.
The Roosters have pulled off a major signing coup,beating Penrith to the services of David Fifita on a deal worth $3.3m over four years.
The Sydney Roosters have been in private discussions with Fifita and have now offered him a deal to join the club on $800,000 a season.
The Panthers winger has knocked back an offer from St George Illawarra and has agreed to terms with the Tigers.
The Sea Eagles have been in negotiations with Schuster’s agent and held a meeting with the NRL as they prepare to officially part ways.
Parramatta’s finals hopes go on the line the next month as it can be revealed Clint Gutherson needed fluid drained from his knee before kick-off in Darwin.
Six months ago,Warriors coach Andrew Webster rang the Panthers and cheekily asked if they would be willing to release James Fisher-Harris. He’s finally got his man.
Lomax’s management and the Parramatta Eels are finalising the terms of the deal,which is expected to be worth $2.6 million over the four years of the contract.