Alex Johnston Contract Discussion

[Russell]

This signing if happens certainly will not have the desired effect the club would want . Most have had enough of average signings on ridiculous amounts of money . The types making these Decisions with in the club really need to have a good look at themselves!

But if Latrell won't sign with us, what do you want?

Is a marquee player to much to ask for?

Take a ninth placed team, add big Luciano and little AJ on the sting and hey presto, a 12th place finish

Putting Luciano in there affects your credibility Chief.

 

[TigerRabbit]

For what it's worth I've been told Johnston has been promised the Fullback jumper which makes sense because that's been his goal for the past three seasons and I don't think he'd agree to leave Souths for another club just to play Wing.

 

[swag_tiger]

For what it's worth I've been told Johnston has been promised the Fullback jumper which makes sense because that's been his goal for the past three seasons and I don't think he'd agree to leave Souths for another club just to play Wing.

Don't rate Johnson as Fullback at all.

 

[Moh]

For what it's worth I've been told Johnston has been promised the Fullback jumper which makes sense because that's been his goal for the past three seasons and I don't think he'd agree to leave Souths for another club just to play Wing.

So definitely no LM to Tigers.

 

[Russell]

He waltzers into our back line 😂

Bad luck everyone else is doing the Samba!

 

[TigerRabbit]

It would be about 250/1 at this point mate.

He's put a big emphasis on Souths before anyone else, he was always going to wait it out and stall other deals to see what they offered or if they offered...A deal was tabled last week and all that was left to figure out was third party arrangements.

I am not sure whether it's for 2020 or 2021 yet but Latrell & Souths have all the power in this situation

They've got a solid bunch of backs which they were prepared to run with for next season and still would be if Roosters play hardball and not release him to the Rabbits early, I feel it wouldn't impact them at all if they had to wait it out whilst it could come as great detriment to the Bondi Boys for a number of reasons, some real and some potential.

Roosters can't stop a deal going through for Latrell Mitchell in 2021 and he has every right to play out his deal next season and wait regardless of whether they want him gone before a ball is kicked off.

They tried to isolate Souths by offering him to any club for 2020 but not Souths so it would snooker the Bunnies but Latrell flat out won't accept any offer and I firmly believe that writing is on the wall.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Mitchell will not accept missing Origin and other rep football if Roosters make him sit out 2020 in CC. The pressure is on to clear cap space at South's for 2020. Do the Titans have the cap space after buying the young Storm forward for Gagai? Douehi would look good back with the Tigers.

 

[TigerRabbit]

Mitchell isn't guaranteed for Origin at any stretch regardless and Rep Footy is end of the year in terms of Australia.

As i said Roosters wouldn't be wise to have a $600,000 a year player rot in reserve grade for no other reason except to swallow their pride, They are after Bronson Xerri which they could maybe get for 2020 but can't do that with Latrell on their books.

If they use Latrell then that will add a lot to their chances.

Without Cronk and Latrell (in reserve grade potentially) I excpect Roosters to dip big time next year, they are a good footy side but they aren't invincible.

If Keary goes down for them, it's all over red rover for their 2020 season and their entire season and the fitness of that man rests there.

 

[Ponyo]

Mitchell will not accept missing Origin and other rep football if Roosters make him sit out 2020 in CC. The pressure is on to clear cap space at South's for 2020. Do the Titans have the cap space after buying the young Storm forward for Gagai? Douehi would look good back with the Tigers.

SYDNEY Roosters coach Trent Robinson is ready to coach Latrell Mitchell next season — a truth highlighted by the fact the pair joked over beers and pizza this week.

The Daily Telegraph was on hand on Wednesday evening when Mitchell, Robinson and NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler met for dinner at Old Bar Tavern, roughly 20 minutes outside Taree.

Despite suggestions the Roosters’ playing group is “off” Mitchell — and that he has fallen out with Fittler — the Kangaroos star spent several hours laughing and joking within a group that also included teammates Boyd Cordner, Angus Crichton and Mitch Aubusson.

While Fittler and company have been touring northern NSW communities affected by bushfires, Mitchell is staying with family in Taree while weighing up his NRL future. Despite the 22-year-old’s ongoing contract saga, Mitchell mixed openly, and warmly, with not only Fittler and Robinson but fellow Roosters players.

So what chance, given all the love in the room, rugby league’s most enigmatic free agent could be helping the Roosters push for a three-peat in 2020?

“Honestly, I don’t know,” Robinson told The Daily Telegraph yesterday.

“But I am ready for Latrell to be there. And I’m ready to coach him.

“Latrell Mitchell is a player who has delivered for us many, many times. A guy who adds real value to our group.

“Plus, I think you saw on Wednesday night, there isn’t a drama at all … Latrell is still very close with myself and the players.”

THE MEETING

While a previous commitment prevented Mitchell joining Fittler’s touring party throughout the day, he was quick to meet up with the group for dinner.

“People don’t seem to understand that two parties can think differently about a situation and still really care for each other,” Robinson said. “That’s something I’ve spoken with Latrell about.

“While there is a difference in what both parties want, we are still very close.

“We’ve lived a lot together. So if he decides to stay, we’ll have a discussion about that. And if not, I’ll love him and thank him.”

RESERVE GRADE

Robinson rejected suggestions Mitchell, who remains contracted for 2020, would be dumped to reserve grade if he stayed with the club.

“No, no, that’s not right,” he said. “If Latrell decides to stay, we’ll have a discussion about the reasons and where his passion sits. Then, we move forward. Say, ‘righto, how do you be great this year’?”

The coach said his biggest frustration was the way, throughout the saga, Mitchell had been branded disloyal, greedy, even tagged a player rival NRL clubs didn’t want.

“Latrell Mitchell is an outstanding person,” Robinson said. “The whole time he’s been here at the Roosters, there has never been an issue.

“Not one. So whatever his decision … don’t question him as a person. I actually can’t believe there are clubs (saying publicly) that they don’t want Latrell Mitchell.

“The guy is a freak. The NRL top points scorer.

“Even at 22, he’s the guy who delivers in big moments.”

SOUTH SYDNEY

While Robinson hopes to have a decision from Mitchell by early next month, he has given no thought to the centre playing for the club’s fierce arch rival, South Sydney.

“Out of my control,” he said.

Robinson also took a shot at those advising the indigenous All-Star.

“I think Latrell has been poorly advised,” he said. “And he and I have spoken about this. Management should look at all the outside possibilities for a player before then going back to the club and saying, ‘OK, what is your offer’? You don’t go to your club first, get an offer and then say, ‘OK, now we’re going to look outside’.”

DISAPPOINTMENT

Recently, there have been suggestions the Roosters were upset with Mitchell for rejecting a $1.6 million extension, reaching out to Canterbury during the finals, even skipping the club’s US premiership party.

“I’ve never been disappointed in Latrell,” Robinson stressed. “This is his life and I’m OK with him making decisions about his future.

“And I hope people understand us making decisions about our future, too.

“You aren’t talking about a $100,000 contract here.

“This is game-changing money and we have an entire squad of players to worry about.”

 

[hsvjones]

Hi guys, I haven't posted in a few months but here is what i know of the situation.

I've had multiple people tell me that AJ and his management approached Souths on Wednesday with news he had been offered a three-year contract at the Tigers and I've since had confirmation from inside the Souths club that this WILL happen with release scheduled for today.

Josh Addo-Carr i don't know as much about because he isn't coming from Souths but I've also heard he is a close enough to being done with a return to the Tigers.

Souths are also interested in the Fox but it appears unlikely they'll get him as it's dependant on Dane Gagai leaving and I've heard the Fox's preference is here not there (possibly a money factor, i don't know what's on the table).

In regards to Latrell, he never really considered coming to the Tigers - The Roosters so desperately wanted to offer him to Pascoe as it was damage control in that they would do EVERYTHING possible to avoid Souths getting him but Latrell's heart firmly isn't here.

He's cancelled multiple appointments with Tigers Mgmt and to state the obvious he's had weeks to accept an offer to come to concord and had offers on two seperate occasions which he hasn't responded to (The latter offer was increased from the previous)

He hasn't verbally declined those offers but stalled on them awaiting Souths to make an offer, that's where his heart is - Roosters know it which had them in fight mode to try and offer him to any club possible except Souths and Tigers know it so Pascoe pulled after the latest no-show..

Mate I hope you are right with the regards to JAC because if we have signed AJ for the Fullback position I don't see us paying big money for LM and happy to close that side of things off..

My only concern with the JAC situation is I really don't see Storm releasing him at all because they have lost about 3 top line backs this off season and Belly is not go to leave his team short. Hope I am wrong but just don't see it.

 

[Geo]

beers and pizza

Solves a lot of problems...

I think Latrell will be at Rorters training on the 6th of Jan...which is going to make a lot of jurno's look stupid who said he'd be gone by Jan 1..

Direct quotes from the bar chick at the Old bar Pub..Hi Teresa..

 

[Chaos]

Hi guys, I haven't posted in a few months but here is what i know of the situation.

I've had multiple people tell me that AJ and his management approached Souths on Wednesday with news he had been offered a three-year contract at the Tigers and I've since had confirmation from inside the Souths club that this WILL happen with release scheduled for today.

Josh Addo-Carr i don't know as much about because he isn't coming from Souths but I've also heard he is a close enough to being done with a return to the Tigers.

Souths are also interested in the Fox but it appears unlikely they'll get him as it's dependant on Dane Gagai leaving and I've heard the Fox's preference is here not there (possibly a money factor, i don't know what's on the table).

In regards to Latrell, he never really considered coming to the Tigers - The Roosters so desperately wanted to offer him to Pascoe as it was damage control in that they would do EVERYTHING possible to avoid Souths getting him but Latrell's heart firmly isn't here.

He's cancelled multiple appointments with Tigers Mgmt and to state the obvious he's had weeks to accept an offer to come to concord and had offers on two seperate occasions which he hasn't responded to (The latter offer was increased from the previous)

He hasn't verbally declined those offers but stalled on them awaiting Souths to make an offer, that's where his heart is - Roosters know it which had them in fight mode to try and offer him to any club possible except Souths and Tigers know it so Pascoe pulled after the latest no-show..

Mate I hope you are right with the regards to JAC because if we have signed AJ for the Fullback position I don't see us paying big money for LM and happy to close that side of things off..

My only concern with the JAC situation is I really don't see Storm releasing him at all because they have lost about 3 top line backs this off season and Belly is not go to leave his team short. Hope I am wrong but just don't see it.

Honestly, if a player were to ever get released for a good reason I feel JAC has it.
Regardless of whatever team he goes to, he made it clear in negotiations that his family comes first, indicating that would be the only reason if he ever had to depart the club.
Storm management apparently eased his mind saying they totally understand.
So if they don’t allow JAC to leave for family reasons, it’s very disappointing.
These days players ask for a release so they can go and get more money - and actually get the release.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

Not many shopping days to Christmas...today's the day huh...

Early next week ?

You mean year. Next week is Christmas!

 

[Roar_Power]

beers and pizza

Solves a lot of problems...

I think Latrell will be at Rorters training on the 6th of Jan...which is going to make a lot of jurno's look stupid who said he'd be gone by Jan 1..

Direct quotes from the bar chick at the Old bar Pub..Hi Teresa..

Last thing LM needs is beer and pizza. Should be looking for salad and a treadmill.

 

[TheDaBoss]

beers and pizza

Solves a lot of problems...

I think Latrell will be at Rorters training on the 6th of Jan...which is going to make a lot of jurno's look stupid who said he'd be gone by Jan 1..

Direct quotes from the bar chick at the Old bar Pub..Hi Teresa..

Last thing LM needs is beer and pizza. Should be looking for salad and a treadmill.

I tell myself that all the time lol


But unfortunately mind over matter leads to pizza over salad

 

[HabboTiger]

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[Jimmy]

I don’t know about anyone else but I’d certainly rather both JAC and AJ over one LM for the same both would improve our back 3 immensely...


Howerver I have it on good accord from a trustworthy inside source Dr. do little LM will be roosters long term fullback with teddy back to the tigers on a 1.5m 10 year deal woow hows that guys??


Seriously what’s the point in your post? Attention seeking at best. Up there with buzz

It’s called a joke...it’s shame you couldn’t see the sarcasm in it( Dr do little)..also first lines were my opinion on having both Johnston and JAC is better then one LM for squad balence

 

[TigerRabbit]

Souths fans love our forum

I'm not just a Souths fan, I came on board when Madge signed with the Tigers to coach.

I feel forever indebted to him for what he did for my club so whatever club he is a part of, I'll feel apart of too.

 

[Spacecub]

Souths fans love our forum

I'm not just a Souths fan, I came on board when Madge signed with the Tigers to coach.

I feel forever indebted to him for what he did for my club so whatever club he is a part of, I'll feel apart of too.

You poor bugger

 

[HabboTiger]

Souths and Madge fan. We all hope latrell doesn’t sign for you. If he does that it goes terribly.