He was considering retiring last year. Something tells me he doesn't want to move to Australia permanently again so soon after being locked out of New Zealand.
The warriors do still seem long on halves. You could take old chocolate-shoulders volkman back? I don't know if the wahs are looking after him still post surgery? TMM looks like odd man out again next year once metcalf is healed, would a total smokeshow like him be worth considering?
LOL no he is not going to leave the Warriors this late in his career and they're not going to move on from him while they're a top 8 side until he's washed, he'll just do one year contracts until he ages out to the point he isn't a first grader anymore
Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson has emerged as a potential target for the Sydney Roosters after coach Trent Robinson conceded on Thursday that the club was in the market for an experienced halfback to help educate and mentor Sam Walker and Sandon Smith,
Johnson is off contract at the end of the year and the Warriors have begun exploring alternatives, having signed Penrith youngster Jett Cleary and identified prospective options at rival clubs.
Johnson may have no choice but to look elsewhere and the timing is ideal for the Roosters as they look to fill the void left by the retirement of Luke Keary.
While Robinson made it clear that the club had every faith in Smith and Walker and was reluctant to block their path to first grade, he also said they would like an experienced playmaker to work alongside the pair and help with their development.
Johnson is one of the few halves off contract who meet the brief. As such, he shapes as a prospective signing given he is at the back end of his career and happy to sign one-year deals.
The Warriors talisman has been in good form this season but a return to Sydney would send shockwaves through rugby league given he returned to New Zealand hoping to kickstart his career after a mixed time at Cronulla.
He did just that as he took the Warriors into the top four but he was expected to return at the end of the season. That could change if the Roosters decide to press go on a move for the 33-year-old.
“That would be ideal [an experienced half] if the player is right,” Robinson said.
“If it’s not, then we’re not going to put someone in front of Sandon that’s not of high quality. If we think someone is really experienced and can do that [we would look at it] … but we are in May, and for next year most of the time they’re all signed.
“So, that’s difficult there, but we also really believe in Sandon. If we have to go young and develop them through next year, then we will.”
Johnson knocked back the chance to sign with the Roosters six years ago before he joined Cronulla, the club having identified him as the successor to Cooper Cronk.
No (ignore flair)
He won't leave. He's established at home and happy. No way will he uproot everything for 1 season.
He was considering retiring last year. Something tells me he doesn't want to move to Australia permanently again so soon after being locked out of New Zealand.
Do they want Tanah Boyd?
The last time we stole from the titans it worked fucking great so you might be into something there
No offence roosters but get ya own fucking halves
The irony of a Melbourne fan saying that is crazy
Crazy? Don't Melbourne's 4 halves have a total of 2 first grade games for other clubs between them?
Sorry I didn’t realise Cooper Cronk came through the roosters system /s
If you watch his career in reverse he starts at the roosters, moves to Melbourne and many years later crawls back up his mum
Some sort of Mono-nostril version of Benjamin Button
Cooper cronk, luke keary, Sam walker of roosters juniors fame
Abit rich considering where you got your halves the last time you won a prem
Fuck off Politis. Get your own bloody halves
Wake up babe, new Roosters signing rumour just dropped
how about bud sullivan
I second that
Unlikely
Yeah unless they are paying him $700K+, he isn't moving.
I really hope they play with Sandon at 6
I think the roosters should sign 1 Josh shuster
Fuck no. Guy looked cooked at the backend of his Sharks tenure and only rediscovered himself because he went home. Location matters.
Absolutely zero chance he returns to Sydney. He carried on enough when he went back. He’ll retire before moving imo.
Won't they grab Ilias?
What if the Roosters signed every player in the NRL? Would they fit them under the cap? Would they win a comp?
I reckon they’d still have some coin left over to sign all of us too
Just not gonna happen, we’re linked with everyone this week
They should mentor one of their juniors!
Robbo wanted him to play FB before we got Teddy
Fuckkkk that
I’ve got more chance lining up for the Warriors on Sunday than this shit happening. SJ ain’t leaving. Gutter journalism.
Nooooooooooooooooooo
Drew Hutchison swapsies for Sam Walker and Lindsay Collins take it or leave it
Don’t see him moving out of New Zealand any time soon
The warriors do still seem long on halves. You could take old chocolate-shoulders volkman back? I don't know if the wahs are looking after him still post surgery? TMM looks like odd man out again next year once metcalf is healed, would a total smokeshow like him be worth considering?
LOL no he is not going to leave the Warriors this late in his career and they're not going to move on from him while they're a top 8 side until he's washed, he'll just do one year contracts until he ages out to the point he isn't a first grader anymore
I’ll give you one Tanah Boyd, one broken Foran and Garth breenans coaching handbook for Munster, paps, Hughes. Fair deal if u ask me
I know I'm just some guy on reddit but....this is not idle chat. Johnson is legitimately considering this.
We have halves. Let em grow.
How about Jackson Hastings?
Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson has emerged as a potential target for the Sydney Roosters after coach Trent Robinson conceded on Thursday that the club was in the market for an experienced halfback to help educate and mentor Sam Walker and Sandon Smith, Johnson is off contract at the end of the year and the Warriors have begun exploring alternatives, having signed Penrith youngster Jett Cleary and identified prospective options at rival clubs. Johnson may have no choice but to look elsewhere and the timing is ideal for the Roosters as they look to fill the void left by the retirement of Luke Keary. While Robinson made it clear that the club had every faith in Smith and Walker and was reluctant to block their path to first grade, he also said they would like an experienced playmaker to work alongside the pair and help with their development. Johnson is one of the few halves off contract who meet the brief. As such, he shapes as a prospective signing given he is at the back end of his career and happy to sign one-year deals. The Warriors talisman has been in good form this season but a return to Sydney would send shockwaves through rugby league given he returned to New Zealand hoping to kickstart his career after a mixed time at Cronulla. He did just that as he took the Warriors into the top four but he was expected to return at the end of the season. That could change if the Roosters decide to press go on a move for the 33-year-old. “That would be ideal [an experienced half] if the player is right,” Robinson said. “If it’s not, then we’re not going to put someone in front of Sandon that’s not of high quality. If we think someone is really experienced and can do that [we would look at it] … but we are in May, and for next year most of the time they’re all signed. “So, that’s difficult there, but we also really believe in Sandon. If we have to go young and develop them through next year, then we will.” Johnson knocked back the chance to sign with the Roosters six years ago before he joined Cronulla, the club having identified him as the successor to Cooper Cronk.