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The fallout from James Roberts’ move to Brisbane continues, with speculation the Roosters are set to sign Broncos centre Dale Copley, and Michael Jennings to be moved on from the Bondi club.
Fairfax Media are reporting that the Roosters need to free-up cap space to keep a number of stars on their books – no surprise given virtually their entire best starting 13 are representative players.
And with reports the glamour club are keen to bring Sonny Bill Williams back in 2017, something’s got to give.
Apparently, that something is Jennings.
Copley would be signed as a cut-price replacement for the NSW and Australian centre, with the former Penrith Panther apparently headed to former arch-rivals Parramatta.
The Eels are on the lookout for a centre, after releasing Will Hopoate over a contract dispute and failing to land the signature of Roberts.
If the Jennings move takes place, it would mark one of the most remarkable centre-signing situations seen in years, with Roberts going from the Titans to the Broncos, Copley going from the Broncos to the Roosters, Jennings going from the Roosters to the Eels, Hopoate from the Eels to the Bulldogs, and Lafai going from the Bulldogs to the Dragons. And with almost two months until Round 1 kicks off, the Gold Coast could yet snare an outside back from the Dragons’ ridiculously full stocks and complete the circle!
It would also cap a remarkable spending spree for the Eels, who have added Kiwi international Kieran Foran, Australian and NSW hardman Beau Scott, and one-time Blues rep Michael Gordon to their 2016 squad. Add Jennings and that’s a huge off-season for a club which has struggled to attract big-name signings for a number of years.
Parra have, of course, had serious salary cap issues of late, and any potential move to bring Jennings to the club would be closely scrutinised by the NRL.
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