upthetigers
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Don't be ridiculous. He is thinking about life after footy which is a decade if you're lucky
OFFICIAL Terrell May #296
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Tigerwould
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My daughter and her boyfriend have done it. It took them longer than the 75 days because if you miss a season or one of the rules you have to start back at the beginning
happy_tiger
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Absolute beast in a rep Jersey as well
Tigerwould
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Thanks. Good podcast.heaps of WTs talk
Thanks for that; that makes sense why he was going on about reading a book between his workouts in the first video.
Kaito
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That 75 hard plan looks good, I looked into it today
might give it a crack over the summer. Terrell is a good
dude man you can tell just by the vlogs what type
of guy he is. I sincerely can't wait 2 see him run out
in our jersey man sky's the limit. Glad to see Tiny
training with him all the time too. I read some comments
earlier today about how some ppl think that he isn't
a chance to join (pending his court case) you've got
rocks in your head if u think it wasn't discussed during
his meetings with us before signing. Terrell constantly
talks about family & hopes to play with his brothers,
the stars are hopefully aligning. I love the guy already
though, I think he'll be in blue over the next few years
might give it a crack over the summer. Terrell is a good
dude man you can tell just by the vlogs what type
of guy he is. I sincerely can't wait 2 see him run out
in our jersey man sky's the limit. Glad to see Tiny
training with him all the time too. I read some comments
earlier today about how some ppl think that he isn't
a chance to join (pending his court case) you've got
rocks in your head if u think it wasn't discussed during
his meetings with us before signing. Terrell constantly
talks about family & hopes to play with his brothers,
the stars are hopefully aligning. I love the guy already
though, I think he'll be in blue over the next few years
cochise
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I didn't know Taylan played under the name tiny for Samoa, was always called tiny as a kid.
Kaito
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Some good books too. Art of war, book of 5 rings
(mad 17th century samurai non fiction book) and David Goggins. This man is locked in 4 sure.
This is a good book too I noticed he's reading. That's
why the 75 hard is good. It encourages you to read
at least 10 pages a day & get out of the house with
the x2 trainings per day (x1 has to be done outside).
InBenjiWeTrust
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What I don’t get is this. His club contract was terminated. He has been ruled by the NRL for the no fault stand down. Had he not been terminated by the Panthers he would be able to train and be around an nrl team environment.
So can he start that with another club prior to his court hearing?
All ok but I’d struggle with having to stick to a diet of my choice. Unless it would accept my choice of diet as no diet at all.
Kaito
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The club would have to sign him 1st before he can
train with the top 30 squad which isn't going to happen
realistically. I think he'll be a mid-season signing
if he can beat the case. We would be in the front seat
Edit: he can't sign anywhere under no-fault stand down
Tigerwould
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Thanks Roosters for developing him. We have poached him coming into his prime.
Very odd feeling for a WTs fan.
How is that the case. It’s a bit of a disadvantage for this particular player as you have every other player who does remain at their club able to stay and train and get amongst it whilst not costing anything to that years cap.
We signed Musgrove in similar circumstances, where he was training with us for a year before his court case.
I feel Taylan may be a bit singled out here.
weststigerman
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Good to see him focused on getting himself in the best shape possible. Some of the fat club could learn a lot from him.
Kaito
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Hey bro, I watched a good James Graham round
table Poddy last night (recommended) with Brent Read,
Tony Mestrov, Flanno Snr & Sharon and they said
that if the alleged crime doesn't meet the 11 year
sentence threshold to trigger an automatic no stand
down, then Abdo reserves the right to stand that
player down pending the outcome of the court case
(for bringing the game into disrepute etc). Having
said that he's a free agent, can technically sign with
anyone but his contract won't be registered by the
NRL. The reason he's not able to train with us or
anyone else is because he doesn't have a contract.
I remember they let Jack De Belin train because
he already had a contract & St George were backing
him to beat the case (didn't tear up his contract).
I could of course be wrong though, just adding on...
Can someone please post the article in smh?
www.smh.com.au
‘I thought it was a prank call from Robbo’: Terrell May breaks silence on Roosters exit
Terrell May has spoken for the first time about the moment his Roosters career ended, and the ugly fallout that followed.
Kaito
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Love this guy man. Can't wait until we unveil him 😤
Edit: also shows what a bunch of cut-throats Easts are:
At first, Terrell May thought it might have been a prank call.The one from Roosters coach Trent Robinson in late October, informing the prop forward, despite producing a breakout season, that he was surplus to requirements.
It was received while May was touring England and driving to Leeds with a car full of his Samoan international teammates.
To say the news came as a surprise is an understatement.
“It was a massive shock to me,” May told this masthead. “He did his spiel and I was lost for words. I thought he was prank-calling me, to be honest.
“My jaw dropped. The boys were looking at me like ‘Are you going to say anything?’
“I was like ‘This is not real. What did I do wrong?’ He just said they were going in a different direction. I didn’t really digest it until a week later because I was in shock.”
May played all 27 games last season for the Roosters, including an 80-minute performance in the front row. His form resulted in him being crowned the Rugby League Players’ Association inaugural impact player of the year.
His reward, despite recently signing a contract extension, was being told to leave Bondi Junction.
“The call I thought I was getting was completely different to what I got,” he said.
“I couldn’t fathom it. I thought I did something wrong back home, I’m like ‘What did I do?’ I didn’t understand.
“Then I realised what the date was. It was November 1 the next day [when uncontracted players can field offers from other clubs]. Ben Hunt just came onto the market. I started putting two and two together.”
The Roosters were indeed in the market for Hunt, but the former Dragons captain ultimately knocked them back in favour of a return to Brisbane. May, meanwhile, accepted a three-year deal at Wests Tigers.
The Roosters decision sparked speculation over why it was made. Some of the commentary on social media was so inaccurate and defamatory that May’s manager threatened defamation proceedings if the offending posts weren’t deleted. Another theory was floated; that an interview the 25-year-old granted this masthead, articulating his complicated relationship with rugby league, suggested the Roosters were concerned about his commitment to the game.
I heard they let me go because they think I’ve reached my potential. Personally, I think I haven’t even scratched the surface.’ - Terrell May
“It got real annoying, that’s why I jumped off social media,” said May, whose brothers Tyrone and Taylan played at NRL level before parting with the Panthers after off-field dramas.
“I got sick of people assuming. I saw lots of people saying I’m a bad influence to the younger boys, ... to the team.
“It’s the stupidest stuff. I wanted to clear the air. I come from Mt Druitt. I’m tatted up. I’ve got a ratty (rat’s tail). I dress and talk like a westie.
“People assume ‘This guy has done this, his family has been in the paper.’ [That it’s] bad stuff because of where I’m from and my last name, they assume this and that.
“My motivation this year is crazy. I’ve never been so motivated in my life to prove people wrong.
“I heard they let me go because they think I’ve reached my potential. Personally, I think I haven’t even scratched the surface. That was my first full year of playing first grade. I know what I can do with more experience, now that I’m learning the game more. I feel more confident week in, week out.
“Now that I know I’m moving to a club that really wants me and needs me, I know I will step up. I feel I’m ready to step up and lead a forward pack.”
Several clubs were keen on May’s services. Fellow Samoan international Jarome Luai was “in my ear every day” about joining the Tigers, and the joint-venture outfit was ultimately deemed the best fit.
“I want that role of being the alpha of the pack, I want teams to come after me, to be ‘this is the guy we need to target’,” he said
I’m ready for it and being at the Tigers, they have got a lot of good props there, but I feel like I can earn my spot as a leader.”
There are other misconceptions May wants to clear up, namely that he isn’t fully committed to his career.
“If I wasn’t motivated, I couldn’t have produced the year I had for the Roosters and wouldn’t have left my pregnant partner to play for my country,” he said.
“I’ve never missed a training session. I train hard every day. I do everything off the field to be better on the field.
“People say I left for more money - I stayed at the Roosters for half the pay of what I was getting offered at that time.
“Money hasn’t been a big motivation for me because I come from struggles, I come from housos, I come from not eating dinner every day.
“I even said to ‘Robbo’, my motivation in footy is not money.
Loading “It was their decision to let me go. For people to say I left for money, I didn’t want to leave ... but I’m content with my time there and now I’m excited for the coming season with the Tigers under [coach] Benji Marshall.”
May will face the Roosters for the first time in round 18. He insists there is no bad blood - “There’s no grudges against them, I love the organisation and all of the boys” - but the drama has only made him more determined to fulfil his potential.
“I always wanted to be a one-club man at the Roosters,” he said.
“But this has just motivated me so much to be at a new club, to work hard and lead the pack and to prove to all of my doubters and haters that I can be that guy.
“I’m keen for it. Like I’ve said before, footy is not my whole life, but I feel this year I have a point to prove to everyone. I can’t wait.”
Edit: also shows what a bunch of cut-throats Easts are:
At first, Terrell May thought it might have been a prank call.The one from Roosters coach Trent Robinson in late October, informing the prop forward, despite producing a breakout season, that he was surplus to requirements.
It was received while May was touring England and driving to Leeds with a car full of his Samoan international teammates.
To say the news came as a surprise is an understatement.
“It was a massive shock to me,” May told this masthead. “He did his spiel and I was lost for words. I thought he was prank-calling me, to be honest.
“My jaw dropped. The boys were looking at me like ‘Are you going to say anything?’
“I was like ‘This is not real. What did I do wrong?’ He just said they were going in a different direction. I didn’t really digest it until a week later because I was in shock.”
May played all 27 games last season for the Roosters, including an 80-minute performance in the front row. His form resulted in him being crowned the Rugby League Players’ Association inaugural impact player of the year.
His reward, despite recently signing a contract extension, was being told to leave Bondi Junction.
“The call I thought I was getting was completely different to what I got,” he said.
“I couldn’t fathom it. I thought I did something wrong back home, I’m like ‘What did I do?’ I didn’t understand.
“Then I realised what the date was. It was November 1 the next day [when uncontracted players can field offers from other clubs]. Ben Hunt just came onto the market. I started putting two and two together.”
The Roosters were indeed in the market for Hunt, but the former Dragons captain ultimately knocked them back in favour of a return to Brisbane. May, meanwhile, accepted a three-year deal at Wests Tigers.
The Roosters decision sparked speculation over why it was made. Some of the commentary on social media was so inaccurate and defamatory that May’s manager threatened defamation proceedings if the offending posts weren’t deleted. Another theory was floated; that an interview the 25-year-old granted this masthead, articulating his complicated relationship with rugby league, suggested the Roosters were concerned about his commitment to the game.
I heard they let me go because they think I’ve reached my potential. Personally, I think I haven’t even scratched the surface.’ - Terrell May
“It got real annoying, that’s why I jumped off social media,” said May, whose brothers Tyrone and Taylan played at NRL level before parting with the Panthers after off-field dramas.
“I got sick of people assuming. I saw lots of people saying I’m a bad influence to the younger boys, ... to the team.
“It’s the stupidest stuff. I wanted to clear the air. I come from Mt Druitt. I’m tatted up. I’ve got a ratty (rat’s tail). I dress and talk like a westie.
“People assume ‘This guy has done this, his family has been in the paper.’ [That it’s] bad stuff because of where I’m from and my last name, they assume this and that.
“My motivation this year is crazy. I’ve never been so motivated in my life to prove people wrong.
“I heard they let me go because they think I’ve reached my potential. Personally, I think I haven’t even scratched the surface. That was my first full year of playing first grade. I know what I can do with more experience, now that I’m learning the game more. I feel more confident week in, week out.
“Now that I know I’m moving to a club that really wants me and needs me, I know I will step up. I feel I’m ready to step up and lead a forward pack.”
Several clubs were keen on May’s services. Fellow Samoan international Jarome Luai was “in my ear every day” about joining the Tigers, and the joint-venture outfit was ultimately deemed the best fit.
“I want that role of being the alpha of the pack, I want teams to come after me, to be ‘this is the guy we need to target’,” he said
I’m ready for it and being at the Tigers, they have got a lot of good props there, but I feel like I can earn my spot as a leader.”
There are other misconceptions May wants to clear up, namely that he isn’t fully committed to his career.
“If I wasn’t motivated, I couldn’t have produced the year I had for the Roosters and wouldn’t have left my pregnant partner to play for my country,” he said.
“I’ve never missed a training session. I train hard every day. I do everything off the field to be better on the field.
“People say I left for more money - I stayed at the Roosters for half the pay of what I was getting offered at that time.
“Money hasn’t been a big motivation for me because I come from struggles, I come from housos, I come from not eating dinner every day.
“I even said to ‘Robbo’, my motivation in footy is not money.
Loading “It was their decision to let me go. For people to say I left for money, I didn’t want to leave ... but I’m content with my time there and now I’m excited for the coming season with the Tigers under [coach] Benji Marshall.”
May will face the Roosters for the first time in round 18. He insists there is no bad blood - “There’s no grudges against them, I love the organisation and all of the boys” - but the drama has only made him more determined to fulfil his potential.
“I always wanted to be a one-club man at the Roosters,” he said.
“But this has just motivated me so much to be at a new club, to work hard and lead the pack and to prove to all of my doubters and haters that I can be that guy.
“I’m keen for it. Like I’ve said before, footy is not my whole life, but I feel this year I have a point to prove to everyone. I can’t wait.”
SwervinMervin
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"My motivation in footy is not money"...now we know why he wasn't considered a good fit at the Roosters...
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