Out of contract at the Knights, maybe see him head our way? Any information on this lad Roops?

Called that! viewtopic.php?f=59&t=552458&p=17432310&tsmp=1372774245#p17432310 Was I ahead of the curve or do we just use the same search engines? Should maybe have a catch all rumours thread.

Called that! viewtopic.php?f=59&t=552458&p=17432310&tsmp=1372774245#p17432310 Was I ahead of the curve or do we just use the same search engines? Should maybe have a catch all rumours thread.

So there isn't actually any info saying we may sign this guy just he plays for Newcastle??!!! Our recruitment is becoming more and more obvious

Cheer up MagicCarlos. Wasn't you on the bookshop roof, was it?

lol i meant it in sarcasm i'm very hopeful tbh we have 0 players retained 0 players recruited, the league's best forward and our captain and best player all leaving!! If the on pitch stuff was going as well as the off pitch stuff then i may be roof bound?!

Never heard of him.

Great name but lacking in the hair stakes.

Zane will get an NRL contract if the Knights let him go.
He has had some sort of illness this year. It never came out what it was, but he looked pretty ordinary in reserve grade for the first half of the season after being a firstgrade regular last year. He is finally back in firstgrade and had some good runs last week, although he only got about 20 minutes on the field.
He is a big and athletic second row or prop who will play in the world cup for Cook Islands. He comes from Wellington in NZ and has been at the Knights for 5 years, since he was 17.
I think he will get a contract at the Knights if he gets back to last year's form in the next month or so, but if he doesn't, another NRL club will give him a run.

it's spelt Tetevano by the way - nickname Tets - which sounds like a bit of an insult with a Kiwi accent.

Unsigned Knights

Zane Tetevano, - big second row or prop aged 22 or 23 - not a fantastic defender but a powerful attacking player
Matt Hilder, - small second row, lock or hooker who defends like his life depends on it - close to 30
Chris Adams, - great hooker who is one of the best defenders at the club and is underated as a hooker. He has played in reserves for 3 years and has had a few games of firstgrade, but a woeful injury record means he has never been fit at the right time - only plays about 10 games a year because of injury.
Neville Costigan, - over the hill, but at his best he played at the very highest level. Brutal defender and decent ball runner.
Timana Tahu, - over 30 and only being offered a second tier contract because he has two 21 year old centres ahead of him at the Knights. Still a classy, classy player who would be the best player at your club if he wanted to have a go.
Siuatonga Likiliki, - one of the most powerful centres I've ever seen - nearly unstoppable near the line - but his aerobic fitness is a worry. 22 years old. Tongan international.
Peter Mata'utia, - fullback, centre or wing who has played some firstgrade over the last few years, but none this year. He is a very skillfull footballer and would be a fantastic buy for any ESL club. 22 or 23.
Anthony Quinn, - just marking time before retirement
Ryan Stig, - quality halfback who has had several man of the match performances in firstgrade, but his injury record is woeful and he may never play again.
Josh Mantellato, - giant 6'6" winger who is also the best goal kicker in the game at any level. kicked at just under 90% last season and was top point scorer in the NSW cup by close to 100 points over his nearest rival. He got his first game in firstgrade a few weeks ago and kicked 3 from 3 from the sideline and scored a try. Unfortunately, he also broke a rib. Italian International.
Craig Gower - trialing for a contract at the Knights.

Can't we have James McManus roopy? Please?

Newcastle have offered Clint Newton a second tier contract to play reserve grade - you can have him - i'll pay his airfare - one way.

We need a new captain...

We made the right call on that one then?

New headline.... Cockayne and Newton return to Rovers shock!

Roopy i appreciate everything you say on here usually but ur 3rd choice centre (T'ahu) was it wont be our best player if he came in fact he wouldn't be our best centre that's a slightly arrogant statement