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Message: [QUOTE="Morkel, post: 2623221, member: 8215"] That's not how it was portrayed back then. Remember, he'd taken the Warriors to the Grand Final. According to a bunch of articles (including the below) he was being courted by 7 clubs, with the Rabbitohs one being quite substantial. [url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/sydney-roosters-sign-new-zealand-warriors-half-james-maloney/story-e6frexnr-1226208033721]Error Page[/url] THE Sydney Roosters have beaten off six other clubs to sign red-hot Warriors playmaker James Maloney on a three-year-deal. The Warriors five-eighth will join the Roosters in 2013, meaning the club will now have Mitchell Pearce, Daniel Mortimer and Maloney on their books in 2013 with Braith Anasta off contract at the end of 2012. A standout performer in 2011, the 25-year-old former Melbourne Storm understudy to Cooper Cronk, was one of the hottest commodities on the open market after helping the Warriors into this year's grand final. Sydney Roosters recruitment manager Peter O'Sullivan said he believes Maloney will become an even better player at the Roosters. "2011 was a breakthrough year for James and we see him taking his game to the next level at the Roosters, forming a strong long-term partnership in the halves with Mitchell Pearce, " he said. Coach Brian Smith added: "James has a style of play that will complement the Roosters and has a high goal kicking percentage as well. "He will be in his prime across the seasons he has signed with us and we look forward to welcoming James to the Roosters in 2013." The Maloney signing is an indication that Roosters stalwart Anasta will leave the club at the end of next season. Anasta was extremely frustrated at being moved to lock at the beginning of the 2011 season to the point that he was linked with a move to the Cowboys before signing a contract extension. Anasta said signing Maloney was a smart move by the Roosters following his breakthrough year for the Warriors this season. "It's a great signing for the club," Anasta said. "He'll be a huge asset for the team in 2013. Obviously he and Pearcey have a lot of potential together. "It's no issue for me at all at the end of the day. As long as I'm with the Roosters." [/QUOTE]

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