No Source Jimmy the Junk?

[ElMagic92]

will sign for tigers for sure. They just take anyone these days don’t they...

 

[KLil]

A decent signing for Manly. Des will get more out of him than McGuire imo. I think he was a little out of favour at the Tigers for a while (going from starting to bench, maybe that was last year). They have signed Tamou and Utoikamanu so maybe he's not needed. I think he's a similar level signing to Hetherington.

Better than Hetherington I reckon.

 

[steeliz]

Wests Tigers left 'really impressed' after meeting with unwanted Rabbitoh James Roberts

Details have emerged over the Wests Tigers secret meeting with clubless centre James Roberts with reports the former Rabbitohs star left a good impression on Tigers powerbrokers.

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Details have emerged over the Wests Tigers secret meeting with clubless centre James Roberts with reports the former Rabbitohs star left a good impression on Tigers powerbrokers.

Roberts was informed by South Sydney last month that he would not be required next season having played just 18 games for the club since arriving halfway through last year.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Friday the former NSW Blues speedster was seen meeting with Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe and other club officials at an inner west cafe.

Speaking to Triple M, The Australian's Brent Read revealed Roberts was impressive in his first sit down with the Tigers, despite talks only being preliminary.

"There's not a lot of interest around Jimmy and I can understand, there's a bit of a smell around Jimmy these days," Read told Triple M.

"He's found his way to three clubs now, but the Tigers are in a bit of a desperate situation now after what happened with Josh Adoo-Carr not being allowed out of Melbourne.

"They're saying it's very preliminary with James Roberts at the moment, it's very early stages, it was more of a meet and greet to get to know what sort of guy he is.

"But speaking to people at the club they walked away really impressed with Jimmy and where's he's at and the way he presented himself.

"I don't think it's close but I don't think he's hurt his chances today of getting a deal with the Wests Tigers."

Their interest in Roberts comes just a day after it was confirmed Addo-Carr would be remaining with the Storm despite seeking a release and agreeing in principle to join the Tigers in 2021.

While it's expected Addo-Carr will attempt to shift to the Tigers when off-contract at the end of next season, the Concord club could look to acquire Roberts immediately, with the Herald reporting the 27-year-old could accept a pay-cut of over $400,000 to join his fifth NRL club.

At his best Roberts is rated among the best centres in the game, however off-field matters have tainted his career in recent seasons.

Speaking on Triple M, Panthers great Ryan Girdler said Roberts' "baggage" made him a huge risk for any NRL club.

"You need to make an investment thinking you're going to get 26 maybe 30 rounds out of the player and I don't know if he's got that in him," Girdler said.

"They've got Joey Leiliua there as well at the moment and we know what Joey's like and he missed a bit of last year through suspension.


"He's the kind of guy that you roll the dice on a little bit, and they've done that, I'm not sure if they can afford to do that too many more times.

Girdler added: "Are the Tigers the club for Jimmy? That's what you need to think about as well.

"In the right organisation maybe he's got a couple of really good seasons in him but he's got to go somewhere where they've got a lot of stability, a really good core senior group and someone who can keep him in line."

 

[GA45]

Pascoe looks so unprofessional

Was thinking the same thing. Looks like he’s just come of a bender !!

 

[Motorhead]

Was thinking the same thing. Looks like he’s just come of a bender !!

Might've been hanging out with that basketballer bloke (Damien Keogh?) from the Sharkies who got snookered trying to sell coke to the undercover cops.

 

[B-Train]

Even for the Tigers this is whole a new level of desperation.

 

[2144superman]

Cut-price jet ready to accept rookie salary

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.

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.



Surely if he is willing to sign for $130k you'd sign him up ?

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Cut-price jet ready to accept rookie salary

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.


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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.

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.



Surely if he is willing to sign for $130k you'd sign him up ?

Will probably spend all of it on grog, no thanks.

 

[JUNKYARD DOGS]

Walks away from a huge deal and willing to play for $130k fkn lol.
Sounds all above board...

 

[Cosmo24]

Walks away from a huge deal and willing to play for $130k fkn lol.
Sounds all above board...

My thoughts exactly. Nothing to see here...

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

130k for the jet is a bargain. Watch him get back to his best

 

[Weak Gutted Dog]

The question remains “why did he walk away from a deal of $500k to cross town and play for $150 k when he already had a contract?”

There has to be more to his leaving Souths

 

[BELMORE]

130k for the jet is a bargain. Watch him get back to his best

His best isn’t that good. The bloke has been sacked so many times. He’s a drug and alcohol abuser. Don’t need that shit around the club

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

His best isn’t that good. The bloke has been sacked so many times. He’s a drug and alcohol abuser. Don’t need that shit around the club

His best got him a origin jersey. More than what most have achieved. Taking a 400k+ pay cut just to get a new gig shows he's desperate. If he's desperate it could motivate him to be the best he can. Worth a punt for 130k without a doubt

 

[BELMORE]

His best got him a origin jersey. More than what most have achieved. Taking a 400k+ pay cut just to get a new gig shows he's desperate. If he's desperate it could motivate him to be the best he can. Worth a punt for 130k without a doubt

He got an origin jersey because his strength suits the way blues plays. He’s not a good week in week out player. He’s garbage man straight up. The bloke has been in an out of rehab since his first stint at the Rabbitohs (he was sacked), now he’s basically been sacked again. The bloke is a head case.

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

He got an origin jersey because his strength suits the way blues plays. He’s not a good week in week out player. He’s garbage man straight up. The bloke has been in an out of rehab since his first stint at the Rabbitohs (he was sacked), now he’s basically been sacked again. The bloke is a head case.

I think he will come good. Will have to wait and see

 

[Family Guy]

Just signed with the Tigers. What a great move from Roberts to go from a premiership contender to a pretender, while taking a huge pay cut in the process. And somehow Souths managed to pull it off. Can we get Nashweed to talk to his insiders at Souths to find out how we can do that to DWZ

 

[bradyk]

Just signed with the Tigers. What a great move from Roberts to go from a premiership contender to a pretender, while taking a huge pay cut in the process. And somehow Souths managed to pull it off. Can we get Nashweed to talk to his insiders at Souths to find out how we can do that to DWZ

Tigers wasting their money on players we don't want. All good with that. Damn, they're desperate.

 

[B-Train]

Souths are dodgy as fuck but on this occasion Roberts got the sack from Souths for breaching his contract. He didn't walk away from that contract, nor would he. That's why he's signed elsewhere for so much less. He's lucky to still be in the league for the shit he's been up to the last few years.

 

[Cappuccino]

Pascoe looks so unprofessional

word going around hes a bit of a bitch too so no wonder they are always being dominated by everyone