Sydney Roosters enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is currently off contract at the end of the 2023 NRL season and at 34 years old the prop still has plenty to offer in the NRL.
Making an appearance in the Round 5 NRL's team of the week after his 180-metre effort against the Eels he will likely be looking for a new deal at the conclusion of this season.
Despite having played almost all of his career in the tri-colours Jared may have to leave the club if he wishes to stay in the NRL.
Below we have five possible landing spots for the Roosters hardman if he looks to continue his career:
3. St George Illawarra Dragons
The Dragons have a severe lack of spark in the side and have become a Ben Hunt solo show in recent years and JWH may be exactly what Anthony Griffin needs to get his side motivated.
They desperately need an experienced prop who can turn momentum with a tough carry or a big hit and simply one who can mentor future stars like Blake Lawrie.
It is likely a similar reason is why the Dragons trialled their experiment with Aaron Woods, which proved unsuccessful and has resulted in the club trading away woods to Manly.
Simply because Aaron Woods did not work out for the side doesn't mean it was the right idea. I believe the plan was sound they just had the wrong man for the job.
More aggression through the middle is exactly what Ben Hunt needs to be freed up and have more time to use his dynamic backline players like Lomax and Suli.
JWH would be a great signing for the Dragons and perhaps under the perfect circumstances. No doubt the club will be nervous to sign another older prop after Woods but the fact JWH will likely only want a one-year deal may ease their minds.
“The Tamau departure will free up about the same the side would likely be willing to pay for Wearea-Hargreaves meaning the side could switch in JWH without having to move their cap around too much.”
I find that hard to accept. There were no reports of any club other than the Cows showing any interest in James Tamou. I suspect he is on not-very-much. By contrast, there will be several clubs interested in JWH, so I expect him to command more – even if he is just going to play an off-the-bench impact role for 20 minutes.
We’ll have to wait and see how he goes this season, and what condition he is in at the end of it, but I think he will go to another Sydney club.
Screw this grub coming to the dragons. It was disgusting enough we had McGuire without plumbing new depths with Hargreaves. This guy would make Les Boyd blush.