Luke Keary is an unbelievable signing for Catalans.

They do pull a big signing out of the bag don’t they…just a pity when McNamara gets hold of them.

Keary for Abdul is quite the upgrade

https://www.roosters.com.au/news/2024/0 ... MCxMeGi9dp Strange when he said this in April?

https://www.roosters.com.au/news/2024/0 ... MCxMeGi9dp Strange when he said this in April?

Money talks

So he had time to miss it.

Keary hasn’t finished playing yet?

Kevin naiquama? Announced he was retiring at Saints, then signed for the roosters and is now at Hudds. Players can change their mind if the price is right as Jake says

Quote: Steve0 "Kevin naiquama? Announced he was retiring at Saints, then signed for the roosters and is now at Hudds. Players can change their mind if the price is right as Jake says'" https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news- ... 5jmdp.html Oh I know they can but he was very definitive a few weeks ago that would lead me to question his commitment. The report above has emerged today. Let’s see how it plays out?

Quote: Steve0 "Kevin naiquama? Announced he was retiring at Saints, then signed for the roosters and is now at Hudds. Players can change their mind if the price is right as Jake says'" https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news- ... 5jmdp.html Oh I know they can but he was very definitive a few weeks ago that would lead me to question his commitment. The report above has emerged today. Let’s see how it plays out?

Wont be money, could easily got a deal in the NRL, probably a challenge and to live in South of France.
Superb player, but as said a risky one, seems to play most ganes, but seen some reports of concussion issues.

Keary will be hands down the best halfback in SL; he is still at the top of his game with The Roosters, but like an earlier post mentioned, he has had concussion concerns, but what a player, still got pace , has a great kicking and passing game and just maybe the man to take Cats all the way next year.

Not just 'concerns' - stood down for half a season wasn't he after too many too close together.

Roosters really aware of the issue - Boyd Cordner & Jake Friend both retired very quickly for the same issues.

Pleased for him he seems okay this year & has options. Seem to recall he is highly qualifed & very bright, so sensibly putting his health first.

Perpignan is an attraction, sunny weather, little media attention, fast trains to Barcelona Paris and beyond. Several Catalans overseas players have stayed on longer playing part time in the French league as they like it there.

Went to watch Carcassonne v Lezignan last year and there were quite a few ex Super League / NRL players on the teams, including Jimmy Maloney at halfback

Was pleased to read we released Pele; not for him (obviously)

I wish him well and prosperity elsewhere.

It's clear Richie Rich is jettisoning the dreck we snatched at in last years recruitment and going different. My optimism is a little mitigated by a spate of mediocre (which is an uplift, admittedly) signings, but it generally seems upward.

May the glad-tidings continue and perhaps a couple more recruits of the Asiati ilk.

Twas even good to see Pearson so passionate during our second victory of the year.