hunt likely heading to Dogs, interesting move if it eventuates.
might make May a bit better chance for us if hunt goes to Dogs
i think Roosters
Yes Roosters for 2 years and then a guy called Galvin will just pop up to take over.. IMO this is the outcome otherwise Galvin would have extended and got a massive pay rise already.
If Bulldogs can somehow jag Hunt and May they will have a premiership window open
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has personally pitched to Roosters forward Terrell May as the race for the Samoan prop’s signature turns into an all-Sydney shootout between the Tigers, the Bulldogs and St George Illawarra.
This masthead understands that May and Marshall met on Tuesday as the powerhouse forward completed his initial round of talks with the three clubs looking to sign him from the Roosters, having been granted permission to explore his options on the open market.
May has also spoken to Dragons coach Shane Flanagan and Dogs’ boss Cameron Ciraldo and is expected to make a final call on his future in the next fortnight.
It is understood May walked away from talks with Marshall impressed with his plans for the club and the Tigers have a significant factor in their favour in the form of Jarome Luai, who is close to the May family.
Luai is yet to begin training with the Tigers but it is believed he spoke to May while they were in camp together in England with the Samoan team.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson, who called May in England to inform him of the club’s decision to let him leave, broke his silence on that decision on Tuesday as the club launched a record sponsorship deal with Chinese auto manufacturer BYD, believed to be worth close to $10 million over the next five years.
Robinson dismissed rumours that May’s character had played a role in the club’s decision to cut him loose.
“They’re difficult ones,” Robinson said.
“Terrell is a really, really good player. That’s why I played him in so many games this year. But it does give opportunities to some guys underneath that to play more.
“Terrell is not going to have trouble finding a club, the quality he plays with. He is not of bad character, he has not done anything wrong.
“I think that has been thrown out there. He has been a value add to our group and there are just some small bits there around how we want to play and also the longevity of Terrell.
“We felt like it was time to move in a different direction and expressed that to Terrell. The difficult thing has been that people have questioned his character around that and that shouldn’t be the case.”
May played 27 games this year and was rewarded for his form with a contract extension, only to be told he was free to leave six months after inking that new deal.
“People go what is the reason?” Robinson said. “Sometimes there is a small two or three reasons and it does give an opportunity for some guys. There is 27 games there for someone to play,” Robinson said.
If the Tigers manage to secure his signature, it would represent a homecoming of sorts. May played pre-season trials for the club alongside the likes of Adam Douehi and Alex Seyfarth in the 2020 pre-season before finding a home in first grade at the Roosters.
I take a small amount of hope in that he personally met with Benji where presumably spoke to the other clubs over the phone or something. We must be in with a chance for him and surely we break teh bank slightly for him. If he is interested in joining in on our plans, we have to outbid the others.
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has personally pitched to Roosters forward Terrell May as the race for the Samoan prop’s signature turns into an all-Sydney shootout between the Tigers, the Bulldogs and St George Illawarra.
This masthead understands that May and Marshall met on Tuesday as the powerhouse forward completed his initial round of talks with the three clubs looking to sign him from the Roosters, having been granted permission to explore his options on the open market.
May has also spoken to Dragons coach Shane Flanagan and Dogs’ boss Cameron Ciraldo and is expected to make a final call on his future in the next fortnight.
It is understood May walked away from talks with Marshall impressed with his plans for the club and the Tigers have a significant factor in their favour in the form of Jarome Luai, who is close to the May family.Luai is yet to begin training with the Tigers but it is believed he spoke to May while they were in camp together in England with the Samoan team.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson, who called May in England to inform him of the club’s decision to let him leave, broke his silence on that decision on Tuesday as the club launched a record sponsorship deal with Chinese auto manufacturer BYD, believed to be worth close to $10 million over the next five years.
Robinson dismissed rumours that May’s character had played a role in the club’s decision to cut him loose.
“They’re difficult ones,” Robinson said.
“Terrell is a really, really good player. That’s why I played him in so many games this year. But it does give opportunities to some guys underneath that to play more.
“Terrell is not going to have trouble finding a club, the quality he plays with. He is not of bad character, he has not done anything wrong.
“I think that has been thrown out there. He has been a value add to our group and there are just some small bits there around how we want to play and also the longevity of Terrell.
“We felt like it was time to move in a different direction and expressed that to Terrell. The difficult thing has been that people have questioned his character around that and that shouldn’t be the case.”
May played 27 games this year and was rewarded for his form with a contract extension, only to be told he was free to leave six months after inking that new deal.
“People go what is the reason?” Robinson said. “Sometimes there is a small two or three reasons and it does give an opportunity for some guys. There is 27 games there for someone to play,” Robinson said.
If the Tigers manage to secure his signature, it would represent a homecoming of sorts. May played pre-season trials for the club alongside the likes of Adam Douehi and Alex Seyfarth in the 2020 pre-season before finding a home in first grade at the Roosters.
Richo prefers to negotiate in private. The fact that this meeting made its way into the papers won’t have pleased him.
May would be an amazing signing nonetheless.
@mickb May would be an amazing signing?? Really?? Are you serious? He would be a satisfactory replacement for Stefano but IMO nothing more than that, and we will probably have to pay overs to get him. I think Stefano to the Storm is an amazing signing. By them!
@mercy-rule I respect your opinion. Lets chat more if /when we sign him. I think it’s unlikely he ends up at WT.
Last week WT fans were getting excited about Kobe Hetherington and that came to nothing.
FWIW Brandon Smith (May’s mate) said on a podcast that May is looking at either bulldogs or eels
Matt Lodge is available. Surely we nab him if we miss May.
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Matt Lodge is available. Surely we nab him if we miss May.
Cant believe Im saying this but I wouldnt be against getting Lodge......but
If we miss May, who is the better fit for that single sad available roster spot? Lodge or Sione?
I see Frizell has a player option at Knights. He’s coming to the end of his career but would you consider him over Lodge? Maybe a 2 year deal. Play Samuela at prop (he’d probably be your best prop) and Frizell on the edge? Frizell seems a great professional & could be another leader at the club.Matt Lodge is available. Surely we nab him if we miss May.
I still think we’re a big chance at landing May although the Dogs would love him as he has a great work rate.
Frizell could also be a great mentor for young edge backrowers, Sukkar, Godinet & Duncombe.I see Frizell has a player option at Knights. He’s coming to the end of his career but would you consider him over Lodge? Maybe a 2 year deal. Play Samuela at prop (he’d probably be your best prop) and Frizell on the edge? Frizell seems a great professional & could be another leader at the club.Matt Lodge is available. Surely we nab him if we miss May.
I still think we’re a big chance at landing May although the Dogs would love him as he has a great work rate.
