Eels favorites to sign Knights backrower Robbie Rochow.

another player with off-contract back-rower Robbie Rochow seriously weighing up joining Cronulla or Parramatta.On the back of Tariq Sims leaving the Knights to sign a three-year deal worth $1.2 million with St George Illawarra, The Daily Telegraph can reveal Rochow has indicated a desire to depart at season’s end to play in a side that can compete for a title.Newcastle already field the NRL’s most inexperienced side and Rochow’s exit would certainly add to this, especially with veteran forward Jeremy Smith retiring this year.It’s understood the Sharks and Eels are the favourites to snare Rochow’s signature.Despite the interest, the Country Origin representative is yet to receive a formal offer from any club — including the Knights.The Sharks are currently working through the futures of off-contract forwards Chris Heighington, Luke Lewis and Sam Tagataese.Must ReadForecast: Rain, windy and 80,000 rabid NSW fans Blues breather as Loz takes pressure off NSW Blues: Team list and profiles ‘They’re treating it like it’s amateurism’ Dragons win race to sign SimsAll three players want to remain in the NRL beyond this season, but it may not be realistic under the salary cap.Heighington has been linked to finishing his career in England and he refused to rule out this option.Robbie Rochow could be leaving the Knights. Picture by Peter Lorimer.

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Stevo May 30, 2016 at 8:58pm

From what I've seen of him he is tough, reads the game well, defends well and is would slot straight into the eels side
- Poupou Escobar > Stevo May 31, 2016 at 1:02am
  
  Yep. 80 minute edge forward with better attack than Scott and better defence than Edwards. Those two can move into the middle with Moeroa, Mannah and Alvaro.
Mac5733 May 30, 2016 at 9:01pm

we got endless 2nd rowers
we need props
- Roger smith > Mac5733 May 31, 2016 at 7:48am
  
  Tepai will go to prop ,hes a middle forward now
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 May 30, 2016 at 9:09pm

Pretty sure ba coached him down at Melbourne.
- Roger smith > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 May 31, 2016 at 7:47am
  
  Yep ,in his winning 20,s team , tough workaholic
Stevo May 30, 2016 at 9:21pm

How could cronulla afford him?
- Hamish > Stevo May 31, 2016 at 7:46am
  
  Gallen retiring at the end of the year...
Jim Ashcroft May 30, 2016 at 9:41pm

Don't need another back rower agree mac5733 need something up front and Hayne not Norman
Braeden Kelly May 31, 2016 at 7:38am

Please no he is dreadful