George Rose requests release from Storm

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George Rose requests release from Storm



Melbourne Storm prop George Rose has asked for a release from the club on compassionate grounds.

Rose has been struggling living so far away from his Sydney-based family and on Wednesday asked Storm officials asked to head home immediately. It’s not the first time Rose has asked for a release since heading south – the first request came before the season started. On several other occasions, the cult hero approached Storm officials about the prospect of cutting ties, but to this point they have held firm.

The premiership-winning front rower hasn’t played any football over the past fortnight, with Melbourne granting his request to spend much of that period with his family in Sydney.

The Indigenous All Stars prop, who signed a one-year deal, would likely find a NSW-based club with several on the lookout for reinforcements in the engine room.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/george-rose-requests-release-from-storm-20140408-zqsds.html#ixzz2yKTb2FHG

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He only signed a 1 year deal must really miss that Pie Shop :rolleyes:

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Lol Pete

Ahh well, there goes my ideas of chasing Proctor. If they let Rose go, it'll help ease pressure on Storms Salary Cap problem which will help them with the retention of Proctor.

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Lol Pete

Ahh well, there goes my ideas of chasing Proctor. If they let Rose go, it'll help ease pressure on Storms Salary Cap problem which will help them with the retention of Proctor.

He was only signed for this year so would have had no effect on the Storms cap for next year.

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Rose isn't going anywhere, say Storm

AAP
4:24pm Wed 09th April,


Melbourne insist George Rose will see out the remainder of his one-year deal with the Storm, despite claims the prop had sought a release from the NRL club.

Reports emerged on Wednesday that Rose had been struggling with living away from his Sydney-based family since his shift from Manly and wanted to return home.

The Storm later denied he was leaving, but stopped short of confirming whether Rose had sought a release.

"George is a valued player at the Melbourne Storm and will remain a key member of our 2014 squad," Storm football director Frank Ponissi said in a statement on Wednesday.

"The club's player welfare team has worked closely with George to assist with his transition from Sydney and will continue to do so for the remainder of the season."

The 31-year-old has averaged barely 20 minutes in four NRL games since his move south in the off-season.

According to Fairfax, Melbourne were not keen to let Rose go after front-rower Jordan McLean was suspended for seven matches for his tackle on Newcastle's Alex McKinnon.