RUMOUR James Roberts to Broncos

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Meh I'm getting over this Roberts guy. Had a few flukey tries last season. Didn't really feel threatened by him when we played the Titans.

And he will never be anywhere near yow yehs level
 
A coy Wayne Bennett has cast doubt on whether Brisbane are truly in the hunt for the prized signature of star NRL free agent James Roberts.

Having left Gold Coast following his contract forgery debacle, the 22-year-old Dally M centre of the year is reportedly set to be offered a deal by the Broncos and is seen as an ideal replacement for the retired Justin Hodges.

But speaking on Tuesday at the unveiling of the 2016 NRL All-Stars teams in Brisbane, Bennett said it wasn't on the cards.

"I keep reading about that," Bennett told reporters when reminded Roberts, who was picked for the Indigenous All Stars side, doesn't have a club.

Asked if Roberts will play for Brisbane, he said: "Not to my knowledge."

The player's uncle and advisor Jeremy Donovan told News Corp that Brisbane had indicated to Roberts' camp a formal offer would be forthcoming.

However, salary cap pressure means he would likely earn less at Red Hill than what other clubs could pay him.

Dual international and Broncos great Wendell Sailor said Roberts would be Brisbane's most exciting signing since Steve Renouf.

"He'll give any team the x-factor," Sailor told AAP.

"If the Broncos sign him, they wouldn't have witnessed anyone like that since Steve Renouf. "Hodges is obviously a different player, Roberts just has that electric speed."

Roberts, who is also being pursued by St George Illawarra and South Sydney, crossed 16 times for the Titans in 24 games this year but wasn't able to agree to new terms with the club when it emerged a reworked clause in his contract was initialled falsely by former football manager Scott Clark.

He is also viewed as a potential NSW Origin bolter, and Sailor expects him to break into the Blues backline in the next couple of seasons despite having the likes of Brett and Josh Morris, Michael Jennings, Will Hopoate and Blake Ferguson ahead of him in the pecking order.

"I think he's a good enough player to play Origin too," Sailor said.

"NSW have Jennings and Josh Morris but he'll certainly be putting a bit of pressure on those two centres. He can even play on the wing."

Sam Thaiday jokingly tried to throw journalists off the scent of Brisbane's pursuit of Roberts by inventing a rumour that Hodges was coming back from retirement for one more season, before the Broncos veteran played a straight bat.

"I'd like to see him out there on the footy field playing for any team, he's a great young player," said Thaiday, who was picked alongside Roberts in the Indigenous All Stars squad.

Brisbane Broncos Coach Wayne Bennett Dismisses James Roberts Signing Talk | NRL | Triple M
 
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That lame straight bat from Thaiday is proof in the pudding that only one man can play the cynical, quiet and reserved pragmatist that gives nothing away and that's Bennett.
 
Super Freak said:
A coy Wayne Bennett has cast doubt on whether Brisbane are truly in the hunt for the prized signature of star NRL free agent James Roberts.

Having left Gold Coast following his contract forgery debacle, the 22-year-old Dally M centre of the year is reportedly set to be offered a deal by the Broncos and is seen as an ideal replacement for the retired Justin Hodges.

But speaking on Tuesday at the unveiling of the 2016 NRL All-Stars teams in Brisbane, Bennett said it wasn't on the cards.

"I keep reading about that," Bennett told reporters when reminded Roberts, who was picked for the Indigenous All Stars side, doesn't have a club.

Asked if Roberts will play for Brisbane, he said: "Not to my knowledge."

The player's uncle and advisor Jeremy Donovan told News Corp that Brisbane had indicated to Roberts' camp a formal offer would be forthcoming.

However, salary cap pressure means he would likely earn less at Red Hill than what other clubs could pay him.

Dual international and Broncos great Wendell Sailor said Roberts would be Brisbane's most exciting signing since Steve Renouf.

"He'll give any team the x-factor," Sailor told AAP.

"If the Broncos sign him, they wouldn't have witnessed anyone like that since Steve Renouf. "Hodges is obviously a different player, Roberts just has that electric speed."

Roberts, who is also being pursued by St George Illawarra and South Sydney, crossed 16 times for the Titans in 24 games this year but wasn't able to agree to new terms with the club when it emerged a reworked clause in his contract was initialled falsely by former football manager Scott Clark.

He is also viewed as a potential NSW Origin bolter, and Sailor expects him to break into the Blues backline in the next couple of seasons despite having the likes of Brett and Josh Morris, Michael Jennings, Will Hopoate and Blake Ferguson ahead of him in the pecking order.

"I think he's a good enough player to play Origin too," Sailor said.

"NSW have Jennings and Josh Morris but he'll certainly be putting a bit of pressure on those two centres. He can even play on the wing."

Sam Thaiday jokingly tried to throw journalists off the scent of Brisbane's pursuit of Roberts by inventing a rumour that Hodges was coming back from retirement for one more season, before the Broncos veteran played a straight bat.

"I'd like to see him out there on the footy field playing for any team, he's a great young player," said Thaiday, who was picked alongside Roberts in the Indigenous All Stars squad.

Brisbane Broncos Coach Wayne Bennett Dismisses James Roberts Signing Talk | NRL | Triple M
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When Bennett says "Not to my knowledge" it was with that sly grin on his face. Just saw it on channel 10 news.
 
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austin71 said:
When Bennett says "Not to my knowledge" it was with that sly grin on his face. Just saw it on channel 10 news.
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It's such a Bennett answer isn't it. "Not to my knowledge... Because it's not officially registered with the NRL yet"
 
IF the cooling off clause does apply, we're going to hit a weird anomaly. If he theoretically signs with us but has 10 days to cool off, he can sign for another club in the meantime. BUT, he'd still have a fresh 10 days cooling off with them too. By the rules, only the incumbent club has the right to register it immediately, and Roberts doesn't have one.

Theoretically there would be two possibilities. One is that it's a true cooling-off period, as in, he can pull out within 10 days regardless of whether he has signed a newer contract. Technically he could keep everyone hanging for ages.

The second is weirder, in that it worked like the old contracts and you just couldn't register them until X date, meaning they could sign a new contract with the current club, register it immediately, and because it gets registered first it becomes binding. Apply this here and it doesn't work. If he's signed with us and St George offers a better one, they still can't register it immediately because the 10 days would apply to that contract too. Theoretically the Broncos could just register their contract while the St George one is still within the cooling off period. Ultimately, the one he signs first can be registered first, making the cooling off period redundant.

Fun.
 
Been in contact with family.
His Dad, Manager and Mundine want him at broncos.
Hes having 2nd thoughts because of his baby wants the best for his family.
Has signed with us but having 2nd thoughts..only other likely club is dragons.
 
Daniel Dowell said:
Been in contact with family.
His Dad, Manager and Mundine want him at broncos.
Hes having 2nd thoughts because of his baby wants the best for his family.
Has signed with us but having 2nd thoughts..only other likely club is dragons.
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lol.. This is the Brisbane Broncos and you're James Roberts so take it or fucken leave it

sorry I'm just finding this whole thing a bit over the top
 
Daniel Dowell said:
Been in contact with family.
His Dad, Manager and Mundine want him at broncos.
Hes having 2nd thoughts because of his baby wants the best for his family.
Has signed with us but having 2nd thoughts..only other likely club is dragons.
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Braith Anastas cousin mate? lol
 
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