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Roosters reportedly get Morris, too

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If Ryan Hall doesn’t work out, the Roosters will have a pretty good backup plan.

According to WWOS reporter The Mole, the Roosters have agreed to terms with another representative winger, this time adding Bulldogs winger Brett Morris.

Where exactly be fits (and how they can afford him) is anyone’s guess, as they now have three Test wingers on the books for 2019: Morris, Hall and Daniel Tupou.

Regardless, it’s surely a good problem to have.

Morris has played 230 first grade games for the Bulldogs and Dragons, 15 Origins for New South Wales, and 18 Tests for Australia.

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Roosters sign Hall

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Having lost a former Test winger next year in Blake Ferguson, the Roosters haven’t aimed low in finding his replacement.

The club today announced the signing of English international Ryan Hall for next season, on a two-year deal that will see the winger head to Bondi until the end of 2020.

Though he may be anonymous to NRL fans who are ignorant of the English game, we can tell you that he’s big, he’s powerful, and he’s accomplished pretty much everything the Super League has to offer.

Whether that translates to the NRL remains to be seen, but he’s about as well placed as anyone for success.

Hall has made 313 appearances for Leeds, and 32 Tests for England.

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Roosters targeting Morris, Hall

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With winger Blake Ferguson on his way to Parramatta next year, the Roosters have a vacancy for a representative-calibre winger, and are wasting no time trying to fill it.

According to Fox Sports, the Roosters are looking at Bulldogs winger Brett Morris as a potential option, as well as English Test winger Ryan Hall.

Morris was linked to the Dragons over the weekend, and appears to be in hot demand as the best veteran wing option available.

Hall presents as an intriguing option given his size and experience, though it’s worth noting that in recent times, British forwards (like Sam Burgess, James Graham and Elliott Whitehead) have had a lot more success in Australia than British backs (like Sam Tomkins, Dan Sarginson and Joe Burgess).

Morris has played 230 first grade games for the Bulldogs and Dragons, 15 Origins for New South Wales, and 18 Tests for Australia.

Hall has played 313 games for Leeds, and 32 Tests for England.

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Roosters linked to Isaako

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Having recently lost winger Blake Ferguson to the Eels, the Roosters appear intent on making the proverbial lemonade.

According to Channel 9 reporter Neil Breen on 100% Footy, Roosters coach Trent Robinson this week met with Broncos winger Jamayne Isaako, with a view towards luring the upcoming star to Bondi.

Isaako has been a tremendous find for Brisbane since making his debut last year, but with the Roosters apparently having money to spend and a spot to fill, Brisbane may have a fight on their hands.

Isaako has played 17 first grade games for the Broncos, and 1 Test for New Zealand.

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Eels land Ferguson

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The Eels rebuild has officially begun.

According to The Daily Telegraph, the Eels have agreed to terms with Roosters winger Blake Ferguson on a new three-year deal, that will see Ferguson head to Parramatta until the end of 2021.

It’s long been known that the Eels were on the hunt for a winger to replace Semi Radradra (they were heavily linked to Panthers winger Josh Mansour, before he opted to stay put at Penrith), but their pursuit of Ferguson specifically was kept pretty quiet.

The club has also been linked recently with Sharks hooker James Segeyaro, as they look to improve on a disappointing 2018

Ferguson has played 181 first grade games for the Roosters, Raiders and Sharks, 7 Origins for New South Wales, and 7 Tests for Australia.

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