James Tedesco Signs with Roosters [Official]

I hope he goes well at his new club and especially for NSW. But i'm glad he's going - we can sign/retain 3 decent players for what we were prepared to throw down his throat.
 
If they were unhappy with management then they would have signed elsewhere last year, sorry, but that's just complete crap and makes no sense.

They signed elsewhere because they didn't get their way with that guy they wanted on board and pretty much said they had a better chance of winning the GF at other clubs.

Again, no way, if you're unhappy with management and knowing full well management wasn't going to change, they would have signed elsewhere last year.

They dragged it out and all they did was damage their brand, hope they go as well as Glenn Morrison
 
I put all this stuff about them leaving down to Cleary revising Moses contract just after Cleary took the job.

$950K for Moses was crazy and Cleary revised it down, then a few days later withdrew the contract to prioritise Woods and Tedesco.

It was that day Moses asked for an immediate release and it was that day, I believe, that the other two decided they wanted out.

Before Cleary they were holding all the cards. Cleary decided that things had to change. Cleary actually implied as much with his comment that some people don't like change.

I have the utmost respect for Luke Brooks who sensibly decided that his form was way down on his asking price. Took the revised offer and looks far more relaxed than I've seen him.
 
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I put all this stuff about them leaving down to Cleary revising Moses contract just after Cleary took the job.

$950K for Moses was crazy and Cleary revised it down, then a few days later withdrew the contract to prioritise Woods and Tedesco.

It was that day Moses asked for an immediate release and it was that day, I believe, that the other two decided they wanted out.

Before Cleary they were holding all the cards. Cleary decided that things had to change. Cleary actually implied as much with his comment that some people don't like change.

I have the utmost respect for Luke Brooks who sensibly decided that his form was way down on his asking price. Took the revised offer and looks far more relaxed than I've seen him.
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That is my take on how things went down as well, spoiled brats who have had their own way for to long, kudos to Brooks though, he wanted to sign months ago.
 
To think I shelled out $500 for his 2013 game jersey, thinking he'd be a Tiger for life.
 
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From now on the Roosters will be the beneficiaries of all those freakish plays that Teddy pulls off. You know that try he scored against the Cowboys last year at Leichhardt or that incredible try he scored against the Bunnies in round 1? How about the match winner he scored against the Warriors in round 1 last year?

All of that talent, all of that skill, all of that speed, all of that freakish rugby league player belongs to the Roosters now. We are going to have to play against him next year, he's almost certain to extend their winning streak over us and bag himself a couple of solo tries as well. The Tigers could always rely on Teddy to do something insane and turn the tide of a game single-handedly, that will never happen again.

Talents like James Tedesco come about once every decade. The Tigers will be successful again, that might even be next year. But, James 'Teddy' Tedesco won't be there when it happens. Teddy the Tiger is no longer applicable. He's a local junior, he came through the grades at the Tigers. He suffered multiple injuries to start his career but, he always came back better than before. But now, he's no longer in our team.

One of the reasons this is really heartbreaking is that Tedesco brought people to the games, he was everyone's favourite player. He always stated how much he loved the Tigers and how much this club meant to him, which leads to the question of where that passion was when his club needed him most.

Now every time a Roosters game is on TV, you will hear these words "Starting at fullback for the Roosters tonight, superstar James Tedesco".
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Won't exist for me …..Next.
 
Well that is disappointing, the only real loss out of the 3\. Like most I really wanted him to stay. Oh well, now to focus on a replacement and a prop or two. WT will be more competitive moving forward. I'm on the bus… weeeeeeee
 
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To think I shelled out $500 for his 2013 game jersey, thinking he'd be a Tiger for life.
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Don't worry mate I had an old cotton Balmain jersey and had iron on letters "Beetson" when I was a kid. The next year he went to Eastern Suburbs.
 
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To think I shelled out $500 for his 2013 game jersey, thinking he'd be a Tiger for life.

Don't worry mate I had an old cotton Balmain jersey and had iron on letters "Beetson" when I was a kid. The next year he went to Eastern Suburbs.
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Most of the old magpie fans had t raudonikis and t lamb jerseys in the late 70's early 80's. as a 7 year old I remember losing tommy which was shattering then we discovered baa then he left. Double dose of trauma. However then came the great one and he stayed forever and became a legend - T Cogger
 
not a good look for WT retention policy, except Nofoaluma and Brooks we probably lost 3 of our 'big 4' , and now Seumanufagai, arguably our best players :bash
We managed to hold Suli, but have lost Papenhuyzen.
Strange, they are not interested in our 'stars' like Lawrence, Lovett, Milone, Rankin, Naiqama etc.,
 
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not a good look for WT retention policy, except Nofoaluma and Brooks we probably lost 3 of our 'big 4' , and now Seumanufagai, arguably our best players :bash
We managed to hold Suli, but have lost Papenhuyzen.
Strange, they are not interested in our 'stars' like Lawrence, Lovett, Milone, Rankin, Naiqama etc.,
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Mate I see this as the end to the boys club v2

Cleary has stamped his authority and they don't like it (moreso their manager doesn't like it)

Also I think that our board will be more focussed now that Wests Ashfield are in charge.
 
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not a good look for WT retention policy, except Nofoaluma and Brooks we probably lost 3 of our 'big 4' , and now Seumanufagai, arguably our best players :bash
We managed to hold Suli, but have lost Papenhuyzen.
Strange, they are not interested in our 'stars' like Lawrence, Lovett, Milone, Rankin, Naiqama etc.,
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Papenhuyzen is a tough one. There was a few things there. Storm offered him more ( can't blame WT for not being silly) and he was behind Teddy and Moses. Still a long way off First Grade too.
 
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To think I shelled out $500 for his 2013 game jersey, thinking he'd be a Tiger for life.

Don't worry mate I had an old cotton Balmain jersey and had iron on letters "Beetson" when I was a kid. The next year he went to Eastern Suburbs.
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Yeah it happens, I was devastated when Raudonikis went to Newtown! I never would've thought such a thing could happen :laughing:
 
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From now on the Roosters will be the beneficiaries of all those freakish plays that Teddy pulls off. You know that try he scored against the Cowboys last year at Leichhardt or that incredible try he scored against the Bunnies in round 1? How about the match winner he scored against the Warriors in round 1 last year?

All of that talent, all of that skill, all of that speed, all of that freakish rugby league player belongs to the Roosters now. We are going to have to play against him next year, he's almost certain to extend their winning streak over us and bag himself a couple of solo tries as well. The Tigers could always rely on Teddy to do something insane and turn the tide of a game single-handedly, that will never happen again.

Talents like James Tedesco come about once every decade. The Tigers will be successful again, that might even be next year. But, James 'Teddy' Tedesco won't be there when it happens. Teddy the Tiger is no longer applicable. He's a local junior, he came through the grades at the Tigers. He suffered multiple injuries to start his career but, he always came back better than before. But now, he's no longer in our team.

One of the reasons this is really heartbreaking is that Tedesco brought people to the games, he was everyone's favourite player. He always stated how much he loved the Tigers and how much this club meant to him, which leads to the question of where that passion was when his club needed him most.

Now every time a Roosters game is on TV, you will hear these words "Starting at fullback for the Roosters tonight, superstar James Tedesco".

All those moments you mention and no mention of finals. I'm under no illusions, he's the best fullback in the game, but let's look at a stat we can take comfort in. No side has ever made the finals with James Tedesco. As good as he is, he's never carried us into September, whoever replaces him won't be as good, that's a given. But he doesn't need to be as long as we are putting money to good use in other areas, which so far we are.

I just feel like we needed to put the right players around him and we would've been right in finals contention. It isn't just about him being the best, everyone loved James Tedesco. **He's one of those players that everyone expected to remain loyal and stick by his junior club no matter the circumstances, like Paul Gallen.** The worst part is we'll have to play against him next year.
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I didn't. He almost jumped ship once before, in his relatively short time with us, so I tended to think that this day would come around again, as his status in the game continued to rise.

Don't worry Tacky, hopefully we will build a great team, rather than having just one or two great players in an average team. What's that saying - a champion team will always beat a team of champions (which is what the Roosters are always trying to buy). Hope they have an epic FAIL! :smiling_imp:
 
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From now on the Roosters will be the beneficiaries of all those freakish plays that Teddy pulls off. You know that try he scored against the Cowboys last year at Leichhardt or that incredible try he scored against the Bunnies in round 1? How about the match winner he scored against the Warriors in round 1 last year?

All of that talent, all of that skill, all of that speed, all of that freakish rugby league player belongs to the Roosters now. We are going to have to play against him next year, he's almost certain to extend their winning streak over us and bag himself a couple of solo tries as well. The Tigers could always rely on Teddy to do something insane and turn the tide of a game single-handedly, that will never happen again.

Talents like James Tedesco come about once every decade. The Tigers will be successful again, that might even be next year. But, James 'Teddy' Tedesco won't be there when it happens. Teddy the Tiger is no longer applicable. He's a local junior, he came through the grades at the Tigers. He suffered multiple injuries to start his career but, he always came back better than before. But now, he's no longer in our team.

One of the reasons this is really heartbreaking is that Tedesco brought people to the games, he was everyone's favourite player. He always stated how much he loved the Tigers and how much this club meant to him, which leads to the question of where that passion was when his club needed him most.

Now every time a Roosters game is on TV, you will hear these words "Starting at fullback for the Roosters tonight, superstar James Tedesco".

All those moments you mention and no mention of finals. I'm under no illusions, he's the best fullback in the game, but let's look at a stat we can take comfort in. No side has ever made the finals with James Tedesco. As good as he is, he's never carried us into September, whoever replaces him won't be as good, that's a given. But he doesn't need to be as long as we are putting money to good use in other areas, which so far we are.

I just feel like we needed to put the right players around him and we would've been right in finals contention. It isn't just about him being the best, everyone loved James Tedesco. **He's one of those players that everyone expected to remain loyal and stick by his junior club no matter the circumstances, like Paul Gallen.** The worst part is we'll have to play against him next year.

I didn't. He almost jumped ship once before, in his relatively short time with us, so I tended to think that this day would come around again, as his status in the game continued to rise.

Don't worry Tacky, hopefully we will build a great team, rather than having just one or two great players in an average team. What's that saying - a champion team will always beat a team of champions (which is what the Roosters are always trying to buy). Hope they have an epic FAIL! :smiling_imp:
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The end to that quote "A champion team will always beat a team of champions" is occasionally. When was the last occasion? Tigers 05?
 
Channel 7 just reported he signed with the roosters yesterday, him and woods will probably be announced after tonight's game or tomorrow
 
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Channel 7 just reported he signed with the roosters yesterday, him and woods will probably be announced after tonight's game or tomorrow
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Tedesco and Woods, who are they
 
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Channel 7 just reported he signed with the roosters yesterday, him and woods will probably be announced after tonight's game or tomorrow
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That can't be right. Milky informed us of all of his movements yesterday, and none of them involved signing a contract.
 
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