Panthers gun Stephen Crichton is reportedly “desperate” to stay on the foot of the Blue Mountains regardless of a big-money provide from the Bulldogs.
Gold Coast ahead Isaac Liu has slammed studies he was in search of an exit from the Titans.
Mitchell Moses is in the course of a three-club race for his signature, whereas the Roosters’ wage cap squeeze might see a younger gun exit.
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LIU NOT GOING ANYWHERE
Gold Coast ahead Isaac Liu has condemned studies suggesting he had signed a two-year take care of the Warriors, which was reportedly set to start in 2023.
The 31-year-old joined the Titans forward of the 2022 season after a nine-year stint with the Roosters, taking part in 203 video games for the Tricolours.
According to a Titans membership assertion, Liu was shocked when he was compelled to spend a household vacation “hosing down the misleading assertions” that have been labelled “vicious” by the membership.
“I’m not going anywhere, that’s for sure,” Liu mentioned.
“I was at the beach when I got a call about it. I had no idea. I don’t have any social media like Facebook or Instagram, so I didn’t see any of the posts that said I was supposedly going to the Warriors.
“None of it is true… I’m fully committed here at the Titans.”
With 226 video games of NRL expertise below his belt, Liu is an skilled determine within the Titans’ altering room and he’s totally commited to aiding younger captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui.
“Tino is a good captain for us and he’s maturing so much,” Liu mentioned.
“I’m just in the background and there to support him 100%. No matter what decisions he makes, I’m there to help him through these tough times and make sure we’re on the right path.
“I was just chatting to Foz (Kieran Foran) about how much of a young group we have and how exciting it will be once we get everyone on the same page and start building the basics.
“When we start getting our footy together, we should have a really good side and will hopefully play more consistently to win more games.”
Liu additionally couldn’t conceal his pleasure to welcome former teammate Sam Verrills into the squad after he signed a two-year deal and was granted an early launch by the Roosters.
“I am super excited to have Sam Verrills join us,” he mentioned.
“Having him here and the experience he has… we’ve played together numerous times and he’s got sharp ball service that’s on point.
“He’s got good vision of footy too, so I’m really excited to have him there to guide us around the park at hooker.”
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CRICHTON’S ‘DESPERATE’ PLEA
The Panthers are reportedly but to desk a contract to gun centre Stephen Crichton who’s “desperate” to stay with the reigning premiers.
Penrith reportedly put contract negotiations on maintain till the wage cap was finalised however, in accordance with The Daily Telegraph’s Phil Rothfield, haven’t made the 22-year-old a suggestion past 2023.
The Bulldogs and Dolphins have been reportedly desirous about signing Crichton to play fullback, which might see his wage boosted considerably.
However, Crichton is reportedly keen to take a “significant pay cut” to re-sign with the Panthers.
“This is a story that I think could blow up in the next week or two, the development is that Stephen Crichton, grand final hero, is absolutely desperate to stay at the Penrith Panthers,” Rothfield mentioned on the Big Sports Breakfast.
“He grew up in the area alongside all his teammates there and he played for Samoa alongside his teammates, and he does not want to go anywhere.
“There has been media reports that he wants to play fullback, he is denying that and understands their current fullback has done such a wonderful job… that he understands his future at the club at this stage is as a centre.
“He is prepared to take a significant pay cut to stay at the Panthers, the problem is the club has not made him any sort of offer to stay.
“Penrith can get out of this by saying look we only found out the day before Christmas what the salary cap is… so the ball is now in Penrith’s court.
“The Panthers were always concerned they would not be able to match the fullback money that clubs like the Bulldogs will be offering, and he has got his former coach there.”
Rothfield additionally praised the younger gun for staying loyal to the workforce he made his debut at in 2019 earlier than happening to win two premierships.
“But he wants to stay at Penrith… I really like, in this day and age, I think another player in his position who was sitting back waiting for an offer and hadn’t received one would have jumped ship by now,” Rothfield mentioned.
“I really admire his loyalty to Penrith, but that can only last so long, he is a young player, only 22-years of age and he has to sort his future out, I think he is one of the most exciting players in the NRL.
“I think Matt Cameron, Ivan Cleary and everyone else at Penrith need to get off their backsides and talk to this kid and say this is your offer.
“Then he can sit down with his manager and financial advisor and work out what sort of financial hit he is willing to take.”
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MOSES’ MILLION-DOLLAR DILEMMA
Three golf equipment are reportedly within the race to signal Eels celebrity Mitchell Moses — and his former membership has tabled an enormous contract provide.
According to Rothfield, the Tigers have reportedly tabled a deal price upwards of $1.3 million-per-season in a bid to welcome the halfback again to Leichhardt.
The Bulldogs have additionally tabled a $1.2 million-dollar deal whereas the Eels provide sits simply above the million-dollar mark.
“The Wests Tigers have gone very heavy with an offer of over $1.3 million per-year, probably towards $1.4 million,” Rothfield mentioned on the Big Sports Breakfast.
“The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have gone in at $1.2 million and Parramatta have offered a little bit over $1 million per-year for their gun playmaker.”
Rothfield additionally revealed that Moses’ agent, Isaac Moses, is hoping the Eels have room to extend their provide and can sit down for a gathering within the coming days.
“I spoke to his manager Isaac Moses late last week, there’s all this talk that he’s on the verge of pulling the pin on Parramatta to accept one of these big money offers,” Rothfield mentioned.
“If he goes I think it will be to Canterbury, but Isaac Moses did say he was going to have a meeting with Parramatta this week… he is going to see if they can possibly increase their offer slightly.
“He started in Parramatta juniors before he went to the Tigers all those years ago, there’s still hope for Eels fans.”
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BATEMAN’S TIGERS DOUBTS
Tigers recruit John Bateman’s Super League coach has revealed simply how shut he was to remaining with Wigan for the 2023 season.
The 29-year-old English worldwide signed a four-year take care of the merger membership in late December, having final performed within the NRL with the Raiders in 2020.
Bateman was contemplating remaining with Wigan for yet another season earlier than as soon as once more making the transfer to Australia, however Wigan coach Matt Peet mentioned after a last assembly it was clear he was prepared for an NRL return.
“He was only clear (that he wanted to leave) right at the end,” Peet mentioned to Wigan Today.
“For a while he seemed to be caught in two minds, and it was only in my very last meeting with him that it was clear that his mind was made up. The club and Wests came to an agreement quickly.
“It would’ve been great if it had been dealt with quicker but with the World Cup it wasn’t meant to be.
“I was always aware that there was a chance it could go either way, and I got my head around that.”
Bateman joins Apisai Koroisau, David Klemmer and Isaiah Papali’i in making the transfer to Leichhardt to play below skilled coach Tim Sheens.
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ROOSTERS’ SALARY CAP SQUEEZE
Roosters younger gun Joseph Sua’ali’i reportedly hasn’t taken up his possibility for the 2024 season as rival NRL golf equipment in addition to the Australian Rugby Union put together their bids.
The 19-year-old can subject provides from rivals till he takes up his participant possibility, however Rothfield questioned how the rising star will match within the Tricolours’ wage cap.
With a proficient squad together with James Tedesco, Joey Manu, Angus Crichton, Luke Keary and Sam Walker — there is probably not funds accessible to compete with the million-dollar provides more likely to be tabled for Suaalii’s providers.
“This young fellow is a sensational player… look everyone in rugby league talks about the Roosters salary cap don’t they,” Rothfield mentioned on the Big Sports Breakfast.
“I just don’t see where they are going to be in a position to pay him, despite the fact he is still a teenager, the eight, nine hundred-thousand, towards a million dollars, that other clubs would be prepared to pay for the brightest young star in rugby league.
“Having said that I know he loves the Roosters, he loves Trent Robinson, he’s really grateful for the fact the club has educated him so patiently to help him adjust to the rigours of day in, day out NRL football.
“… The other question is the Wallabies, they have struggled a lot in recent times to have big-name players.
“The Roosters don’t want to put pressure on him but eventually he is going to have to make a decision… because he is off-contract at the end of this year and they need a call on him.”
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