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NRL Live - June 2008

2009 NRL Player Movements (Updated 11/11 - Stosic, Paulson and Jensen)

June 25th 2008 04:53
Category: News


Welcome to NRLlive's summary of the 2009 player and coach movements, allowing fans to keep track of player and coach signings for next season in one convenient location.

This post will be spotlighted and updated in the event of further signings.

UPDATED: 11/11: Gold Coast Titans prop James Stosic has signed a two year contract with the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the English Super League. Outside back Germain Paulson (Rabbitohs) and utility Rod Jensen (Huddersfield Giants) have signed with the Northern Pride in the Queensland Cup - the feeder team for the North Queensland Cowboys.

UPDATED 08/11: In big news, halfback Stacey Jones will make his return to the NRL in 2009 with the New Zealand Warriors. George Ndaira (Rabbitohs) has signed with the Newcastle Knights for one season. Veteran second rower Wairangi Koopu will link with the Melbourne Storm after being released by the New Zealand Warriors. Russell Aiken (Storm) has transferred to French side A.S. Carcassonne.

UPDATED 27/10: Shane Elford (Huddersfield Giants) will join the Penrith Panthers in 2009 on a one year deal.

UPDATED RUMOURS 08/11: Nigel Vagana (Rabbitohs) to link with rugby union in either Japan or France, Pat Richards to Souths, Iosia Soliola to the Leeds Rhinos, Aaron Sweeney from the Ipswich Jets to join the Brisbane Broncos, Grant Rovelli (Warriors) released from the club, Warriors centre Ryan Shortland is likely to switch codes to rugby union, Cameron Smith (Storm) has reportedly been offered a five year, three million dollar deal by the Titans, Melbourne winger Steven Turner is apparently on the verge of being released by the club due to salary cap pressures

Brisbane Broncos
Coach: Wayne Bennett (2008), Ivan Henjak (2009)
Gains: Israel Folau (Storm - 2012), Ben Te'o (Tigers - 2009), Lagi Setu (Dragons - 2009), Aaron Gorrell (Les Catalans Dragons - 2009), Kurtis Lingwoodock (Titans U20s - 2009), Dane Gagai (Brisbane Boy College)
Losses: Ben Hannant (Bulldogs), Denan Kemp (Warriors), Michael Ennis (Bulldogs), Tonie Carroll (retirement), Joel Moon (Warriors), Shane Perry (ESL - Les Catalans), Rodney Davies (Rugby Union - Queensland Reds), Reece Robinson (released), Darius Boyd (Dragons), Greg Eastwood (ESL - Leeds Rhinos), Jared Kahu (U20s - Cowboys), Troyden Watene (U20s - Cowboys), Nick Emmett (Dragons)

Canberra Raiders
Coach: Neil Henry (2008), David Furner (2009)
Gains: Stuart Flanagan (Tigers - 2011), David Shillington (Roosters - 2012), Bronson Harrison (Tigers - 2011), Josh McCrone (Panthers - 2010), Sam Huihahau (Rabbitohs - 2010)
Losses: William Zillman (Titans), Michael Weyman (Dragons), Ryan Hinchcliffe (Storm), Colin Best (Rabbitohs), Marshall Chalk (ESL - Crusaders), Neville Costigan (Dragons), Todd Carney (ESL - Huddersfield Giants), Lincoln Withers (ESL - Celtic Crusaders), Ben Jones (retirement), Bronx Goodwin (released)

Canterbury Bulldogs
Coach: Steve Folkes (2008), Kevin Moore (2009)
Gains: Josh Morris (Dragons – 2011), Brett Kimmorley (Sharks - 2010), Ben Hannant (Broncos - 2011), Michael Ennis (Broncos - 2011), Michael Hodgson (Titans - 2010), Bryson Goodwin (Sharks), Yileen Gordon (Rabbitohs - 2009), Benson Toupou (Tigers), Nick Taylor (West Magpies), Chris Ward (Panthers), Ben Shea (Tigers), Solomon Foster (Knights), Steve Azzi (Roosters), Joey Matapuka (Souths)
Losses: Willie Tonga (Cowboys), Corey Hughes (Sharks), Nick Youngquest (Pia - France), Sonny Bill Williams (French Rugby Union - effective immediately), Leon Bott (Manly Rugby Union - effective immediately), Arana Taumata (sacked mid-season), Kane Cleal (Rabbitohs), Joe Williams (retirement), Jimmy Fawcet (Knights), Liam Roach (Tigers)

Cronulla Sharks
Coach: Ricky Stuart
Gains: Anthony Tupou (Roosters - 2012), Trent Barrett (Wigan - 2010), Corey Hughes (Bulldogs - 2009)
Losses: Isaac De Gois (Knights), Brett Kimmorley (Bulldogs), Bryson Goodwin (Bulldogs), Adam Peek (ESL - Celtic Crusaders), Danny Nutley (Sharks), Kevin Kingston (Eels)

Gold Coast Titans
Coach: John Cartwright
Gains: William Zillman (Raiders - 2012), Sam Tagataese (Storm - 2010), Matt White (Knights - 2009)
Losses: Matt Peterson (mid season). Michael Hodgson (Bulldogs), Josh Lewis (Tigers), James Stosic (ESL - Wakefield Trinity Wildcats), Kris Kahler (France - Pia Donkeys), Gavin Cooper (Panthers), Luke Swain (ESL - Salford Reds), Clint Amos (Cowboys), Matt Cross (Storm), Kurtis Lingwoodock (Broncos)

Manly Sea Eagles
Coach: Des Hasler
Gains: Chris Bailey (Knights - 2011), Tony Williams (Eels - 2011), Shane Rodney (Panthers - 2012)
Losses: Steven Bell (ESL – Les Catalans), Steven Menzies (ESL - Bradford Bulls), Mark Bryant (ESL - Celtic Crusaders), (Luke Williamson - ESL - London Harlequins), Jeff Robson (Eels)

Melbourne Storm
Coach: Craig Bellamy
Gains: Ryan Hinchcliffe (Raiders - 2010), Matt Cross (Titans - 2010), Arana Taumata (Bulldogs - 2009), William Isa (Panthers - 2010), Andre Itula (Rabbitohs - 2009), James Maloney (Wentworthville Magpies - 2010), Wairangi Koopu (Warriors)
Losses: Israel Folau (Broncos), Sam Tagataese (Titans), Michael Crocker (ESL - Hull FC), Jeremy Smith (Dragons), Antonio Kaufusi (Cowboys), Liam Foran (Warriors), Matt Geyer (retirement), Garret Crossman (Rabbitohs), Russell Aiken (A.S. Carcassonne)

Newcastle Knights
Coach: Brian Smith
Gains: Isaac De Gois (Sharks – 2011), Constantine Mika (Warriors - 2010), Ben Rogers (Dragons - 2010), Jimmy Fawcet (Bulldogs - 2010), Byron Ford (Newtown Jets - 2010), George Ndaira (Rabbitohs - 2009)
Losses: Danny Buderus (ESL - Leeds), Chris Bailey (Sea Eagles), Matt White (Titans), Jesse Royal (Kurri Kurri [bush league to spend more time with family]), Solomon Foster (Bulldogs), Callan Richardson (Eels)

New Zealand Warriors
Coach: Ivan Cleary
Gains: Denan Kemp (Broncos - 2010), Jacob Lillyman (Cowboys - 2010), Joel Moon (Broncos - 2011), Liam Foran (Storm - 2011), Stacey Jones (2009), Herman Retzlaff (Auckland Vulcans - 2009), Ukuma Ta’ai (Auckland Vulcans - 2010), Lewis Brown (Balmain Ryde - 2009)
Losses: Ruben Wiki (Retirement/ESL), Logan Swann (released), Wairangi Koopu (Storm), Michael Crockett (released), Ryan Shortland (released), Steve Rapira (Cowboys)

North Queensland Cowboys
Coach: Graham Murray / Ian Millward (2008), Neil Henry (2009)
Gains: Luke Harlen (Tigers - effective immediately), Willie Tonga (Bulldogs - 2012), Manase Manuokafoa (Rabbitohs - 2011), Clint Amos (Titans - 2010), Antonio Kaufusi (Storm - 2011), Donald Malone (QLD Cup - Ipswich Jets - 2010), Jared Kahu (U20s - Broncos), Troyden Watene (U20s - Broncos), Steve Rapira (Warriors), Germain Paulson (signed with feeder side Northern Pride from the Rabbitohs), Rod Jensen (signed with feeder side Northern Pride from the Huddersfield Giants)
Losses: Jacob Lillyman (Warriors), Ray Cashmere (ESL - Salford City Reds), Sione Faumuina (ESL - Castleford Tigers), Mark Henry (ESL - Salford City Reds), Justin Smith (retirement), Ryan Carr (Tigers)

Parramatta Eels
Coach: Michael Hagan (2008), the coach for next season has yet to be announced
Gains: Kevin Kingston (Sharks), Royce Hura (Roosters), Josh Murray (Roosters), Edan Price (Wagga Wagga), Callan Richardson (Knights), Jeff Robson (Sea Eagles), James Te Pou (Auckland)
Losses: Mark Riddell (ESL - Wigan), Tony Williams (Sea Eagles), Chad Robinson (ESL - Harlequins), Daniel Wagon (French Rugby League)

Penrith Panthers
Coach: Matt Elliott
Gains: Gavin Cooper (Titans - 2010), Shane Elford (Huddersfield Giants - 2009)
Losses: Tony Puletua (ESL - St Helens), Luke Rooney (French Rugby Union), Luke Priddis (Dragons), Rhys Wesser (Rabbitohs), Shane Rodney (Sea Eagles), Brendan Worth (French Rugby League - Toulouse), William Isa (Storm), Chris Ward (Bulldogs), Josh McCrone (Raiders)

South Sydney Rabbitohs
Coach: Jason Taylor
Gains: Colin Best (Raiders - 2010), Rhys Wesser (Panthers - 2010), Chris McQueen (QLD Cup - Wynnum Manly Seagulls - 2010), Kane Cleal (Bulldogs - 2010), Garret Crossman (Storm - 2010), Matt Mundine (Dragons - 2010)
Losses: Ben Rogers (Dragons - mid-2008), Eddie Paea (released), Manase Manuokafoa (Cowboys), Dean Widders (ESL - Castleford Tigers), Jeremy Smith (ESL - Salford Reds), Yileen Gordon (Bulldogs), Andre Itula (Storm), Joey Matapuka (Bulldogs), Sam Huihahau (Raiders), George Ndaira (Knights), Germain Paulson (Nrothern Pride)

St George-Illawarra Dragons
Coach: Nathan Brown (2008), Wayne Bennett (2009)
Gains: Michael Weyman (Raiders - 2010), Ben Rogers (Souths - mid-2008), Jeremy Smith (Storm - 2011), Luke Priddis (Panthers - 2010), Neville Costigan (Raiders - 2010), Darius Boyd (Broncos - 2011), Matthew Head (Tigers - 2009), Micky Paea (Roosters - 2009), Nick Emmett (Broncos)
Losses: Jason Ryles (ESL - Les Catalans), Josh Morris (Bulldogs), Mark Gasnier (French rugby union), Rangi Chase (ESL - Tigers), Lagi Setu (Broncos), Ben Rogers (Knights), Kirk Reynoldson (retirement), Simon Woolford (retirement), Matt Mundine (Rabbitohs)

Sydney Roosters
Coach: Brad Fittler
Gains: Jordan Tansey (ESL - Leeds Rhinos - 2010)
Losses: Anthony Tupou (Sharks), David Shillington (Raiders), MIcky Paea (Dragons), Amos Roberts (ESL - Wigan Warriors), Steve Azzi (Bulldogs), Royce Hura (Eels), Josh Murray (Eels)

Wests Tigers
Coach: Tim Sheens
Gains: Gareth Ellis (Leeds - 2011), Daine Laurie (Western Suburbs Magpies [NSW Cup] – 2010), Josh Lewis (Titans - 2009), Ryan Carr (Cowboys), Jaylan Connelly (Kurri Kurri), Liam Roach (Bulldogs)
Losses: Stuart Flanagan (Raiders), Brett Hodgson (ESL - Huddersfield Giants), Luke Harlen (Cowboys - effective immediately), Ryan O'Hara (ESL - Celtic Crusaders), Ben Te'o (Broncos), Matthew Head (Dragons), Bronson Harrison (Raiders), Benson Toupou (Bulldogs), Ben Shea (Bulldogs)

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Comment by Anonymous

August 13th 2008 10:13
Neville costigan signed for the dragons

Comment by Anonymous

August 13th 2008 10:13
Neville costigan signed for the dragons

Comment by ethos

August 13th 2008 11:01


NRL Live
Thanks for the comment anonymous.

Interesting to see that Costigan wants to reunite with Bennett even though he was sacked from the Broncos a few years ago.

And apologies about the lack of content on the site in recent times. It's been pretty busy lately for both myself and BroncoKiwi. Hopefully we can get some writing happening over the next week or so!

Comment by Anonymous

August 13th 2008 22:54
no problem mate, its a good site. In terms of rumors i have heard that the Dogs are interested in Darius Boyd and that they are either trying to do an offer with the dragons to give back morris and instead purchase boyd or else take both from the dragons. Have you heard anything about who dragons are considering siging? Also, i hear Lockyer has purchased property in Blakehurst (Sydney) and is looking to link up with the dragons next year as a trainer (i.e. he will retire from the broncos) - i'm not sure how true but it sounds reasonable.

Comment by ethos

August 15th 2008 04:37


NRL Live
I heard that one about Boyd as well but I'm fairly certain that he's going to follow Bennett to the Dragons next season.

As for the Lockyer one, he's been saying in the media he wants to see out his current contract, so I'm going to take his word on that.

Also, watch out for the Broncos to announce the signing of a dummy half in the near future. Not quite sure who it is though..

Comment by Anonymous

August 16th 2008 02:36
rumors-tonie carroll could be going to the dragons, nigel vagan could be going to french rugby or japan

Comment by ethos

August 16th 2008 03:29


NRL Live
Thanks mate. I'll add them to the list.

And if anyone out there comes across any signing news or rumours, please feel free to post it here. I'll try and update the article as soon as I can.


Comment by Anonymous

August 16th 2008 10:11
signings-
mark mclinden(london harlequins) signs with Queensland Reds.
Kane Cleal and Chris Armit have signed with the Cronulla Sharks
rumours-
fui fui to bradford bulls
matt king to bulldogs
kaufusi to join eels, cowboys or raiders
Martin Gleeson to join Raiders or Storm and
Piri Weepu(Rugby) to join knights or titans

Comment by Anonymous

August 16th 2008 10:38
rumours-
misi taulapapa to french rugby or esl.
Luke Covell to french rugby or esl.
adam macdougall to french rugby.
frank pritchard to join sharks, esl(leeds rhinos) or french rugby.
Sione Faumuina to French rugby or esl.


Comment by ethos

August 16th 2008 23:02


NRL Live
Thanks for those. I'll add some of them in.

Would you happen to have a link to a news article about the signings of Armit and Cleal? I had a quick look around on the internet but I couldn't find anything.

Just want to double check to make sure.

Comment by Anonymous

August 17th 2008 02:51
i read somewhere on a sharks forum and the rugby league 2 forums that armit and cleal have signed with sharks but i dont know if its true though.

Comment by ethos

August 19th 2008 03:12


NRL Live
Cool mate.

I'll put in it the rumours section for the time being until something official pops up.

Comment by Anonymous

August 20th 2008 06:19
rumors- matt head to dragons and todd carney to wigan

Comment by ethos

August 20th 2008 09:02


NRL Live
Thanks for those.

There's almost a signing a day at the moment..

Comment by Anonymous

September 1st 2008 13:11
Kirk Reynoldson - retiring
Luke Williamson - ESL

Comment by ethos

September 1st 2008 22:18


NRL Live
Cheers.

Couldn't find an article about Reynoldson's retirement, but he been released by the Dragons for next year.

Comment by Anonymous

September 2nd 2008 06:40
I was at the Dragons V Warriors game at WIN and Reynoldson said he was starting a personal training business next year during the speeches after the game. He's not playing in the NRL from what he was saying.

Comment by ethos

September 4th 2008 22:25


NRL Live
Thanks for that, I'll change it now.

Comment by Anonymous

September 8th 2008 05:56
Aaron Gorrell has just signed a 1 year contract with the Broncos

Comment by ethos

September 8th 2008 08:40


NRL Live
Thanks mate. Updated now.

It's good to see to a player actually heading to the Broncos, rather than the other way around..

Comment by Jayz

September 8th 2008 09:08
True that

Comment by Jayz

September 8th 2008 09:10
BTW there is a rumour that wendell sailor might join the celtic crusaders next year

Comment by Jayz

September 12th 2008 06:00
Rumour-Todd Payten(Tigers) to Celtic crusaders next year

link-
Really Long Link

Comment by ethos

September 12th 2008 06:03


NRL Live
Thanks for those rumours Jayz. Well spotted.

More players leaving the NRL, it's starting to get a bit tiresome..

And by the way, what are your feelings about this week's match previews? Please feel free to add your thoughts to those as well!

Comment by Jayz

September 12th 2008 23:33
Big Hype going into the match with the dragons and manly. Dragons have got a really good record against them, including at brookvale (Dragons 20-18 Manly This year) I would love to see dragons win but I think Manly are going to fire up on them

Comment by ethos

September 13th 2008 00:39


NRL Live
I've just updated the Saturday night preview article, so please have a read.

I tend to agree with your thoughts on the game, Manly will come out all guns blazing. The Dragons have got the skill though, it'll go right down to the wire I feel.

Comment by losing respect for the game

September 15th 2008 09:51
this is bulls**t why r so many topname players going overseas i am a young man who is losing all respect for the game i once loved as many people i have seen or talked to about why cant the nrl put the salary cap up so players dont feel they have to go there. Its not there fault but i do belive some sort of loyatie is due, even if its not for there club they could at least stay in the countrie and finish there careas here. i no the salary cap is to keep the teams far and which it has been doing, showing especailly in this years comp but i belive thats partly due to all the top name players leaving to overseas clubs. I belive clubs and the NRL should do more to keep players here shawly by now you would have noticed the current system isnt working and i belive most players are not to be blamed on there desicions but in cases like SBW that is a dog act to the game that made him who he is today and to all his teammates and fans [if he ever is game enough to come back to the countrie someone needs to show him what respect is all about], all the young players look up 2 the older ones and when they see them go for the money why shouldnt they. I just think its rediculas how we r losing all the top players what has it got to come to before action is taken or will we soon be left with a competion full of talent like a hair on a monkeys ball. I could sitt here all night carring on how the game will one day be nothing in this countrie but i will leave u with my final thought. is this a big plan from the NRL and the soccer assosiations to tear abart the game and send the fans to such a girls game like soccer i think it verywell couldbe cause thats excatually wats happening.. will someone save the game of true champions before we lose it forever.. what ever happened to loyaltie.

Comment by Jayz

September 15th 2008 20:59
'Loosing respect for the game'
Mate i know how it feels like to have some of the best players in the world leave the NRL competition to go play in the ESL,French Rugby or wateva. Not all players are like this though, look at Greg Inglis, resigned by the Storm on a long term countract. Thats loyalty.Also,we may be losing some of the best players of the world, but we are also gaining some young superstars from the Toyota cup U20s competition. Chris Sandow, a player once in the Toyota Cup, now playing 1st grade for Rabbitohs, who earlier in the season hadn't won a match, until he came along...

Just don't worry about the superstars leaving, they are doing it for their careers. Just look st the shining superstarts coming through from the Toyota Cup

Cheers Mate

Comment by Anonymous

September 16th 2008 00:08
Signings from Really Long Link

Lincoln Withers (Raiders) and Todd Payten (Wests Tigers) to Celtic Crusaders (ESL)
Russel Aitken to French Rugby League
Gareth Carvell (ESL) to Rabbitohs
Simon Woolford (Dragons) is retiring
Matthew Cross (Titans) to Storm
Justin Smith (Cowboys) is retiring
Danny Nutley (Sharks) is retiring

I don't know if there true or not



Comment by noloyaltieanymore

September 16th 2008 04:28
yer jayz you could b rite. we have magnificant stars rising up through the ranks but wats to say they wont leave also who cares if greg inglas has signed a long contract because that doesnt mean if some1 offers him better money overseas he wont take it just like SBW i agree with "losing respect 4 the game" there is no loyaltie no more its all about the money. something needs to happen to keep the stars here. they need to teach the young stars somthing about loyalie. we need less people defending this because all it is doing is letting the nrl think its ok its all crap. all that is happening is the other leages overseas r benifiting from the nrl and all the work they do to build the stars wats the point in continuing if we r just letting quaility players go all to keep the game "fair" . the nrl should b taking more forward steps instead of bakwards while the clubs overseas profit from our stars why cant they build up there on stars instead of buying ours. they have heaps more people than australia but have a bunch of pussys who r scared 4 a little contact and wanna play there soccer. this is crap we r losing our game to the overseas market.

Comment by Jayz

September 16th 2008 10:19
Dragons have signed Micky Paea from the Roosters on a 1 year contract

Simon woolford retiring end of 2008 season

Comment by ethos

September 18th 2008 05:17


NRL Live
Good to see some discussion guys!

Personally, I think the NRL need to introduce salary cap concessions of some sort for long serving players. The likes of Danny Buderus, Brett Hodgson and Steve Menzies have the right to earn one big final paycheck in Australia.

And thanks to all for scouting out some signings. I'll update the article where relevant.

Comment by Anonymous

September 26th 2008 02:27
bronsen harrison to raiders till 2011

Comment by AyoubAVaai

September 26th 2008 22:20
Hell Yeah Darius Boyd Ta Ze Dragons

Comment by Jayz

September 27th 2008 01:12
Yee Dragons Numba 1

Comment by Anonymous

September 29th 2008 01:24
rumors-adam macdougall to japanese rugby union
ruben wiki to celtic crusaders
wairangi koopu to rugby union
rusell aitken to france rugby league

Comment by Anonymous

October 2nd 2008 13:10
kane cleal bulldogs to rabbitohs

Comment by ethos

October 3rd 2008 00:04


NRL Live
Thanks for that anony.

Cosider it updated.

Comment by Anonymous

October 4th 2008 10:59
hi darren lockyer and justin hodges to the roosters

Comment by Anonymous

October 5th 2008 02:28
Hey who are the Tigers signing? any new 1s?

Comment by Anonymous

October 5th 2008 23:22
Justin Smith from the cowboys is retiring

It was announced at the grand final during the pre-game retiring players thing

Comment by ethos

October 6th 2008 02:30


NRL Live
Thanks for that. I do remember hearing about Smith but just forgot to add him to the list.

As for the Tigers' new signings.. the only new players for 2009 are second rowers Gareth Ellis playmaker Josh Lewis.

They're definitely losing more quality than they're gaining.

Comment by Anonymous

October 6th 2008 02:51
I cant believ 40-0!!!
Steve Menzies in gone to Bradford
Is david williams going parra?

Comment by Anonymous

October 9th 2008 23:57
i remember reading somewhere that the roosters have signed some players for u20s but i cant remember where

Comment by Anonymous

October 10th 2008 00:59
Storm have signed William Isa from Penrith, Andre Itula from Souths and James Maloney from Wentworthville

Comment by ethos

October 10th 2008 06:37


NRL Live
Thanks for the comments folks.

To the first anonymous comment.. yep unfortunately Menzies is off to Bradford. David Williams is staying with Manly and they're gaining another Williams as well. Tony Williams from Parramatta is heading across to the Sea Eagles.

Second comment.. it's often hard to keep track of the younger signings as there's hardly any media coverage.

Third comment.. I remember reading about those signings somewhere - consider the article updated!

Comment by Anonymous

October 15th 2008 05:53
All u aussie bitches who Keep whinging about SBW need to pull your heads out of your asses the nrl did not make sonny bill williams he was going to be great wateva he played and for a player of that skill 2 b payd 400,000 wen he could easily be making double that sumwea else ud be an idiot not to take it he asked for a release they said no so he left He owes the Nrl nothing they have already made millions from` selling his image. Players shud be able to choose wats best for themselves and there familys fuck the Nrl and fuck the fans are any of you gonna look after sonny bill in 40 years time??? exactly so pull ur whingin heads out your asses.

Comment by Anonymous

October 16th 2008 23:28
To the guy who loves sonny bill a tad too much. Sonny Bill was a good player, yes. But he was very over rated. In the past there have been alot of other players who have been alot better then sonny bill williams. These players never walked out on contracts and never said "fuck you" to the fans. No one is saying that he shouldnt have taken the money over in france good on him. But I think the biggest thing he did was walk out on his contract, club and yes his fans. Look at beaver menzies. I know who I would rather have on my team.

And are the broncos being left with any decient backs for next season?

Comment by The Game is No Longer the Same

October 17th 2008 20:28
1. Scrum is stupid how ball feed in as wrong
2. Game is too soft now
3. Too many players leaving clubs and not being replaced
4. Penrith look like a truly mega crap playing roster.....go Penrith as you are pathetic!

Comment by Anonymous

October 18th 2008 01:30
Rumors
Michael Crocket To Bulldogs
Ryan Shortland To Storm Or ESL
Matt King Returnig To Bulldogs Or Storm
Sorry Links Wont Work
But Will Give You Webb Adress

Fuifui Re -Signs With Parra
[Martin Gleeson Re Signed With Warrington

Really Long Link

Pat Richards signs four year deal with Souths
Wendell Sailor Staying

Comment by Anonymous

October 18th 2008 01:40
Benson Tupou
chris Ward
Bryson Goodwin
all To Bulldogs
Really Long Link

Chris Armit To Sharks
Edie Paea To Warriors

Comment by Anonymous

October 19th 2008 07:21
Clinton Toopi Maybe To Rugby Union
Link: He Said During Kiwis Vs Tonga Match

Iosia Soliola Maybe To Leeds
Link Sunday News

Comment by Jayz

October 22nd 2008 10:50
Amos Roberts (Roosters) has Signed a 4 Year Deal with Wigan Warriors in ESP. Also ends rumours to anthony minichiello going to french rugby

Comment by talc

October 23rd 2008 05:45
Aaron Sweeney frontrower and ipswich Jets 07/08 Alan Langer medalist to sign a 1 year contract with the Brisbane Broncos

Comment by ethos

October 24th 2008 07:23


NRL Live
Hey folks,

Thanks for all the comments and apologies that the site hasn't been very active over the past week or so - I've been particularly busy and just haven't had the time to write anything. Hopefully I'll get some world cup related thoughts posted over the next day or few.

I'll update the signings list where appropriate.

And by the way, I couldn't find any details about Pat Richards on the internet. Is this just a rumour? Or, did you read something, somewhere?

Comment by Anonymous

October 24th 2008 21:35
could you please get better updates on the parramatta eels.

Comment by ethos

October 25th 2008 23:50


NRL Live
I'll see what I can find anonymous.

But Parramatta haven't been all that active in the player market.

Comment by Anonymous

October 26th 2008 08:17
Hey could you pleaze tell us more about tigers?

Comment by Anonymous

October 26th 2008 19:13
Clinton Toopi To Rugby Union in england or france
link: sunday news
he is going to union

Ryan Shaortland To Rugby Union
Really Long Link

Grant Rovelli Relesed From Warriors

Comment by Anonymous

October 27th 2008 05:34
wairangi koopu maybe to storm
link: sunday news
and he sid on primetime and after the nz maori and all golds game

Comment by ethos

October 27th 2008 05:59


NRL Live
Thanks again for the news. I put Shortland, Koopu and Rovelli in the rumours section until we hear something official.

The only Eels signing of note is dummy half Kevin Kingston but they have signed a few fringe players and U20s.

Wests Tigers have picked up England international Gareth Ellis who is on show in the World Cup at the moment. Dane Laurie and Josh Lewis are the other two significant acquisitions.

And cheers for the comments folks. Free free to comment on other articles across the site as well !

Comment by Anonymous

October 27th 2008 09:06
plz tell me if pat richards is really going souths

Comment by Anonymous

October 28th 2008 03:45
Darren Lockyer Likely To Retire After World Cup

Are Bronx Goodwin And Bryson Goodwin Maoris And Can They Play For Kiwis

Comment by penpan03

October 29th 2008 07:00
please more info on penrith panthers buys am really anxious to know, not lookin good so far though...

Comment by Anonymous

October 30th 2008 05:30
george ndaira to knights

Comment by Anonymous

November 1st 2008 08:00
Cam Smith might accept 3mil offer from titans

Comment by Anonymous

November 2nd 2008 00:17
so if shane elford that would that means he is signing for the club he started his nrl career with.

Comment by Anonymous

November 2nd 2008 03:15
Cam Smith Not Staynig aT Storm'
And Tevita Leo Latu Set To Return To Nrl

Also George Ndaira To Knights
Links: Really Long Link
Really Long Link
Really Long Link

Comment by Anonymous

November 3rd 2008 02:37
cam smith refused 3mil from titans but might go to sumwat else. wtf? who would resist 3million dollars?????????????????????? ????????? and then leave his star club to form up some night parties?

Comment by Anonymous

November 3rd 2008 02:50
hey ethos u like the brisbane broncos dont u?

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November 5th 2008 03:30
Matt King to the Bulldogs? Any news if this is true at all?

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November 6th 2008 12:13
OTHER SIGNINGS NOT LISTED ABOVE FOR THE NZ WARRIORS




Three more players have been added to the Vodafone Warriors’ 2009 NRL squad – one out of the Auckland club competition, another coming home after a stint in Sydney and the third re-signed on a new deal.
Former Pakuranga front rower Herman Retzlaff (21), a regular for the Auckland Vulcans in the New South Wales Cup this year, is staying with the Vodafone Warriors for a second season with an option for 2010.
And joining him are Tongan-born Ukuma Ta’ai (22) as well as Christchurch-born and bred hooker Lewis Brown (22). They’ve also been playing in the NSW Cup, Ta’ai with the Vulcans and Brown with Wests Tigers feeder club Balmain Ryde.
Second rower Ta’ai was signed after impressive form for Mt Albert in Auckland’s Fox Memorial competition while Brown, who started playing league with the Riccarton Knights in Christchurch, caught the eye with his efforts for the Tigers.
“Signing these three players is all about building depth in our wider squad and, at the same time, it’s important for us in development terms that we’re able to bring through players from the local scene,” said coach Ivan Cleary.
“In Herman’s case, we were able to bring a New Zealander home from Sydney and it’s the same with Lewis. They’re local products who have had a taste of being involved in and around an NRL club in Sydney.
“With Ukuma we have been able to sign someone directly from the local competition. We see potential in him and he has fitted in well since he started training with our NRL squad recently.”
Like Retzlaff, Brown has been signed for 2009 with an option for 2010 while Ta’ai has been signed until the end of 2010 with an option for 2011.
Retzlaff, educated at Mt Albert Grammar School, was with Wests Tigers in 2006-07 before trialling for the Vodafone Warriors and clinching a one-year contract for 2008.
The three players will be part of a larger Vodafone Warriors 2009 NRL squad which will also include recently re-signed Vodafone Junior Warriors Daniel O’Regan and Mataupu Poching. They turned 20 this year and will be ineligible for the NYC competition next year.

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November 7th 2008 06:09
stacey jones to come out of retirement for the warriors on a one season deal.

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