Jimmy the jet??

[Masterton]

Jimmy will fit in well another player poor defensively that’s best years are well behind him.
I just don’t understand the fascination of purchasing players past their best.

That's the same reason no one wanted the Morris's. I'm not a big Roberts fan, but he is only 26.

 

[jirskyr]

We keep Kepaoa in reserves, he'll be on every other clubs radar, including the Roosters who will be looking to replace the Morris bros.. He's demonstrated his ability to finish with pace and strength. He looks to be a centre.

???? He's literally just left the Roosters via release.

 

[Cairnstigers]

Let's just remember what's was said about the Morris twins
Washed up
But they are still killing it

 

[ATown]

Half glass full and a BJ / Jet centre pairing is the most dangerous combination in the comp.

If we did sign him all the clauses would be in our favour. I think it’s 100% worth the risk.

Put it this way when the ball goes wide would you prefer Mbye or the Jet getting it in some space.

 

[Tcat]

130k per year isnt that bad for Roberts. We need speed and arent good enough yet to sign a player in their prime like JAC. Its a low risk signing for 130k.

 

[ATown]

Absurd.
The jet walks away from Souths not wanting a penny and we offer him a contract probably for more money, and Souths don’t chip in anything?

Is it just me?

On what basis do you say 'probably for more money'?

I would be tipping it would almost certainly be less money

Apparently he was on around 800k at Souths. I would think we’d offer about half that.

 

[cochise]

Absurd.
The jet walks away from Souths not wanting a penny and we offer him a contract probably for more money, and Souths don’t chip in anything?

Is it just me?

On what basis do you say 'probably for more money'?

I would be tipping it would almost certainly be less money

Apparently he was on around 800k at Souths. I would think we’d offer about half that.

Half? he is looking for $130k

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I have to say I feel very sorry for Roberts. I always enjoyed watching him play centre. A man of moderate dimensions but with lightning pace and evasive skills. If we can get him the help he needs and back on the field, he would shine in our right centre position.

 

[ATown]

I thought Pascoe had absolutely nothing to do with recruitment?

It must have been a last minute invitation as he looked like they dragged him there from the lane behind a pub with paper bag in hand.

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Pascoe seriously looks homeless.

 

[cochise]

I have to say I feel very sorry for Roberts. I always enjoyed watching him play centre. A man of moderate dimensions but with lightning pace and evasive skills. If we can get him the help he needs and back on the field, he would shine in our right centre position.

The biggest issue with Roberts is he seems to get thing back under control and then he lapses again. I really like him, he seems to be a guy that understands his faults and tries to seek help when thigs get too much for him.

 

[cochise]

I thought Pascoe had absolutely nothing to do with recruitment?

It must have been a last minute invitation as he looked like they dragged him there from the lane behind a pub with paper bag in hand.

.

Pascoe seriously looks homeless.

Na, its just from being in the demountables for a year.

 

[ATown]

I thought Pascoe had absolutely nothing to do with recruitment?

It must have been a last minute invitation as he looked like they dragged him there from the lane behind a pub with paper bag in hand.

.

Pascoe seriously looks homeless.

Na, its just from being in the demountables for a year.

Living in the demountables?

 

[the_third]

130k per year isnt that bad for Roberts. We need speed and arent good enough yet to sign a player in their prime like JAC. Its a low risk signing for 130k.

Roberta at 130 is better than mansour on anything.

 

[Tweed_Tiger]

Rather take a chance on jimmy than a retirementent contract for Mansour

 

[cochise]

I thought Pascoe had absolutely nothing to do with recruitment?

It must have been a last minute invitation as he looked like they dragged him there from the lane behind a pub with paper bag in hand.

.

Pascoe seriously looks homeless.

Na, its just from being in the demountables for a year.

Living in the demountables?

We don't get our barber until the COE opens.

 

[gallagher]

Has he been shown the door by every club he's played at?

 

[member850]

I thought Pascoe had absolutely nothing to do with recruitment?

It must have been a last minute invitation as he looked like they dragged him there from the lane behind a pub with paper bag in hand.

.

Jeez jimmy thanks for dressing up. Makes Pascoe look half decent.

Just coming off a 3 day bender by the looks...

Surely his wife tells him to stay of the grog before going to meetings............ and comb your hair and put on a fresh pair of undies while your at it.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

From Carayannis at DT

James Roberts is preparing to take a near $400,000 pay cut to rekindle his NRL career after a secret meeting with the Wests Tigers.

The Tigers are unlikely to pursue the man known as ‘Jimmy the Jet’, despite the former NSW centre’s asking price dipping below that of some rookie players.

Once able to command about $550,000 on the open market, Roberts is prepared to accept around $130,000 to show he can still be a first grade player.

Tigers boss Justin Pascoe, head of football Adam Hartigan and Roberts met at an inner-west cafe on Thursday morning. Roberts was joined by his manager Warwick Wright.


Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis said the meeting, which took place before the club was officially told that premier target Josh Addo-Carr would remain in Melbourne, was more about checking in on Roberts’ welfare.

“Justin has a history with James from their Penrith days,” Hagipantelis said. “They reached out to see how he was, where he is at and what his thoughts are his own future. There was nothing more concrete then that.

“He has had a difficult year. There was no discussions of contracts or money.”

Of greater concern for the Tigers though is ensuring prop Josh Aloiai, who has emerged as a potential replacement for representative prop Addin Fonua-Blake at Manly, remains at the club.

Aloiai is in in-depth discussions with the Sea Eagles about joining the club from 2022 with the door ajar for the Samoan representative to sign with the club as early as next season, if he can secure a release from the Tigers.

Aloiai, who celebrated his 25th birthday on Wednesday, is off-contract at the end of 2021 but is now free to negotiate with rival clubs for 2022.

Earlier this month, South Sydney released Roberts from the final year of his contract on compassionate grounds.

Roberts, 27, hasn’t played since suffering a pectoral injury earlier in the season.

He also checked himself into a mental health facility this year to help with personal issues reportedly related to anxiety and depression.

It is understood Newcastle and Canterbury are two clubs not entertaining signing the former NSW Origin representative.


The Tigers are expected to turn their attention to Penrith’s Josh Mansour, who is chasing a three-year deal after being told he was no longer wanted at the Panthers.

The Tigers have been active in the player transfer market, also meeting with Josh Addo-Carr’s agent Mario Tartak on Thursday, suffering another blow as the NSW Origin winger Josh Addo-Carr decided to remain at Melbourne next season.

Despite actively seeking a release from the final year of his Storm deal to return home to Sydney on compassionate grounds, and signing a heads of agreement to join the Tigers if he were to leave the Storm in 2021, Melbourne officials informed the Tigers on Thursday that Addo-Carr’s request to switch clubs would not be granted.

Nothing to see here, just an old mate checking on his welfare, so we can all breathe a sigh of relief.

 

[Aubanon]

I thought Pascoe had absolutely nothing to do with recruitment?

It must have been a last minute invitation as he looked like they dragged him there from the lane behind a pub with paper bag in hand.

.

Pascoe seriously looks homeless.

Don't diss the luscious locks

 

[hobbo1]

From Carayannis at DT

James Roberts is preparing to take a near $400,000 pay cut to rekindle his NRL career after a secret meeting with the Wests Tigers.

The Tigers are unlikely to pursue the man known as ‘Jimmy the Jet’, despite the former NSW centre’s asking price dipping below that of some rookie players.

Once able to command about $550,000 on the open market, Roberts is prepared to accept around $130,000 to show he can still be a first grade player.

Tigers boss Justin Pascoe, head of football Adam Hartigan and Roberts met at an inner-west cafe on Thursday morning. Roberts was joined by his manager Warwick Wright.


Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis said the meeting, which took place before the club was officially told that premier target Josh Addo-Carr would remain in Melbourne, was more about checking in on Roberts’ welfare.

“Justin has a history with James from their Penrith days,” Hagipantelis said. “They reached out to see how he was, where he is at and what his thoughts are his own future. There was nothing more concrete then that.

“He has had a difficult year. There was no discussions of contracts or money.”

Of greater concern for the Tigers though is ensuring prop Josh Aloiai, who has emerged as a potential replacement for representative prop Addin Fonua-Blake at Manly, remains at the club.

Aloiai is in in-depth discussions with the Sea Eagles about joining the club from 2022 with the door ajar for the Samoan representative to sign with the club as early as next season, if he can secure a release from the Tigers.

Aloiai, who celebrated his 25th birthday on Wednesday, is off-contract at the end of 2021 but is now free to negotiate with rival clubs for 2022.

Earlier this month, South Sydney released Roberts from the final year of his contract on compassionate grounds.

Roberts, 27, hasn’t played since suffering a pectoral injury earlier in the season.

He also checked himself into a mental health facility this year to help with personal issues reportedly related to anxiety and depression.

It is understood Newcastle and Canterbury are two clubs not entertaining signing the former NSW Origin representative.


The Tigers are expected to turn their attention to Penrith’s Josh Mansour, who is chasing a three-year deal after being told he was no longer wanted at the Panthers.

The Tigers have been active in the player transfer market, also meeting with Josh Addo-Carr’s agent Mario Tartak on Thursday, suffering another blow as the NSW Origin winger Josh Addo-Carr decided to remain at Melbourne next season.

Despite actively seeking a release from the final year of his Storm deal to return home to Sydney on compassionate grounds, and signing a heads of agreement to join the Tigers if he were to leave the Storm in 2021, Melbourne officials informed the Tigers on Thursday that Addo-Carr’s request to switch clubs would not be granted.

Nothing to see here, just an old mate checking on his welfare, so we can all breathe a sigh of relief.

Yeah.. Roberts even paid for lunch !