Cronulla’s NRL veteran Josh Morris could link with twin brother Brett at the Sydney Roosters as soon as next week, according to media reports.
Morris has requested a release from the final year of his contract with the Sharks to end his playing career alongside twin brother Brett.
Cronulla previously blocked the potential exit with coach John Morris reluctant on letting their 33-year-old backline utility walk away given the club’s current injury crisis in their backline.
There were multiple suggestions the former Kangaroos and NSW State of Origin centre would only be granted a release once the Sharks’ injured players returned.
However, News Corp on Tuesday reported that Morris will be free to sign with the Roosters after Cronulla’s season-opener against South Sydney on Saturday.
A $75,000 transfer is believed to be included, which will help alleviate the Sharks’ well-publicised salary cap issues.
There have also been reports raising the possibility of a player-swap, or a loan, involving promising Roosters forward Poasa Faamausili.
The development comes after Cronulla rushed to re-sign Jesse Ramien from Newcastle late last year, prompting Morris to consider his time in the Shire.
Injuries to Matt Moylan (calf) and Josh Dugan (knee) will force Cronulla to field a vastly inexperienced back five against the Rabbitohs at Kogarah.
Rising star Bronson Xerri (shoulder) is in doubt while Will Kennedy likely to be named at fullback when the round one squads are released on Tuesday afternoon.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
You could be right, and they lived with that. But it wasn't their preferred outcome, generally hoped to always play together.
peeeko
Roar Guru
reckon they have been split for 75% of their careers
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
That split was forced, not their preferred result. They've always wanted to play together.
peeeko
Roar Guru
they played together twice before and split. surely Josh just wants more more money
Superspud
Roar Rookie
Assuming this is a serious post. It’s Josh Morris not Dally Messenger! Good player but does he really change that much?
The Barry
Roar Guru
Don’t worry about that...it’s only a matter of time before you get the old “so they’ve signed another test player...uncle nicks salary sombrero”
Adam Bagnall
Roar Guru
Probably the best outcome for both teams. Morris clearly wants out and would be upset if he was forced to stay, thus causing tension in the team. Roosters get a reliable centre to cover Billy Smith.
Nat
Roar Guru
Do you have a straight face writing that?
Greg
Guest
What the? indeed.....the Sharks have just put out a statement saying no deal has been done
mushi
Roar Guru
Let's pump the brakes on that. He's a centre (and not as good as LM) and the storm won the MP last year with a +331 pt differential
RoryStorm
Guest
If this is true, I can't see any club winning the championship and GF but the Roosters. If they weren't favourites before, well they most certainly are now. IMO the only things that can stop them would be a bad run of injuries or for the players who have been there the last two seasons to lose their hunger. I hope the Sharks make the Roosters pay dearly in the way of a transfer fee and/or a decent young fringe player. Who that would be, I'm not too sure.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
:crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:
Paul
Roar Guru
I'd have both back in heartbeat, DP, but I'm guessing they'd like to win a Premiership this year, which ain't likely with our boys. :crying: :crying:
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
We could use both of them…. if they want to play together… I’m sure we could improve in the centre and wing spots with a couple of vets..
Paul
Roar Guru
What the......?