NRL Rumour Mill Thread (Spoilers)
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true enough, time will tell but he does have time on his side in terms of age. i would have been extremely disappointed if we had gone for a real dud option like matt orford, lol. and in terms of the drought,yeah its a big call for those who think he's going to end it, we're just happy to play finals football. we'll leave all of the dreaming of winning premierships every year with inadequate squads to the roosters and dragons fans and laugh at their torment.
That remains to be seen yet my friend..... and as for Ferguson sounds like u want him back mate
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Matt orford wasnt just a dud he was the worst buy in raiders History!!! but all teams have done it even your Sharkies have had a dud buy or 2
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I reckon Craig Frawley was a worse signing.
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Kiwi coup: Roosters snap up star junior
The Sydney Roosters have pulled off a recruitment coup, snaring in-demand New Zealand schoolboy Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.
Hot on the heels of the club signing 22-year-old Parramatta five-eighth Daniel Mortimer, the Roosters snuck under the guard of rivals to grab the highly rated 18-year-old fullback/winger.
Tuivasa-Sheck has starred in both rugby codes at schoolboy level and recently represented New Zealand's national schoolboy rugby union team against the Australian schoolboys.
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Roosters recruitment officer Peter O'Sullivan was pleased Tuivasa-Sheck, who has signed a two-year deal, shunned offers from rival NRL and Super Rugby sides to link with the Bondi-based club.
"It's very exciting for the NRL and rugby league that Roger has decided to pursue a career in our game, as he has a great passion for rugby league," O'Sullivan said.
"Roger possesses brilliant footwork and speed and with the interest in him from other NRL clubs and the Auckland Blues, this is a real coup for the Roosters."
Read more: Kiwi coup: Roosters snap up star junior
The Sydney Roosters have pulled off a recruitment coup, snaring in-demand New Zealand schoolboy Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.
Hot on the heels of the club signing 22-year-old Parramatta five-eighth Daniel Mortimer, the Roosters snuck under the guard of rivals to grab the highly rated 18-year-old fullback/winger.
Tuivasa-Sheck has starred in both rugby codes at schoolboy level and recently represented New Zealand's national schoolboy rugby union team against the Australian schoolboys.
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Roosters recruitment officer Peter O'Sullivan was pleased Tuivasa-Sheck, who has signed a two-year deal, shunned offers from rival NRL and Super Rugby sides to link with the Bondi-based club.
"It's very exciting for the NRL and rugby league that Roger has decided to pursue a career in our game, as he has a great passion for rugby league," O'Sullivan said.
"Roger possesses brilliant footwork and speed and with the interest in him from other NRL clubs and the Auckland Blues, this is a real coup for the Roosters."
Read more: Kiwi coup: Roosters snap up star junior
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Brisbane Broncos
Signed: Luke Capewell [2012 – Titans], Petero Civoniceva [2012 – Panthers]
Released: Denan Kemp [ARU 7’s], Darren Lockyer [Retirement], Shane Tronc [Retirement]
Contract Extension: Corey Parker [2014], Justin Hodges [2014], Dale Copley [2013], Dunamis Lui [2013], Scott Anderson [2013], Kurt Bapitise [2013], Sam Thaiday [2015], Josh Hoffman [2015], Josh McGuire [2015]
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Signed: James Graham [2014 – St Helens]
Released: Michael Hodgson [Retirement], Jamal Idris [Titans], Jarred Hickey [ESL – Wakefield], Adam Sezer [Titans], Ben Roberts [Eels], Gary Warburton [ESL – Celtic], Andrew Ryan [Retirement]
Contract Extension: Josh Morris [2014], Bryson Goodwin [2012], Steve Turner [2012], Corey Payne [2013], Ben Barba [2015], Joel Romelo [2012]
Canberra Raiders
Signed: Shaun Berrigan [2012 – Warriors]
Released: Josh Miller [Dragons], Daniel Vidot [Dragons], Danny Galea [Panthers]
Contract Extension: Dane Tilse [2014], Sam Williams [2013], Mark Nicholls [2013], Tom Learoyd-Larhs [2014], Bronson Harrison [2014], Joe Picker [2013], David Shillington [2015],Blake Ferguson [2014]
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Signed: Mark Taufua [2013 – Knights], Jeff Robson [2013 – Eels], Sam Tagataese [2013 – Titans :Mid Season:], Andrew Fifita [2014 – Tigers], Bryce Gibbs [2014 – Tigers], Jon Green [2013 – Dragons], Isaac De Gois [2014 – Knights], Ben Ross [2013 – Rabbitohs], Todd Carney [2013 – Roosters]
Released: Luke Douglas [Titans], Kade Snowden [Knights], Taulima Tautai [Eels], Dean Collis [ESL – Wakefield], Broderick Wright [Pia Donkeys - Elite One Championship], Scott Porter [Pia Donkeys - Elite One Championship]
Contract Extension: Albert Kelly [2014], Stewart Mills [2013], Matthew Wright [2013], Chad Townsend [2013], John Morris [2012], John Williams [2012], Paul Gallen [2015]
Gold Coast Titans
Signed: Luke Douglas [2015 – Sharks], Jamal Idris [2016 – Bulldogs] Aiden Sezer [2013 – Bulldogs], Beau Champion [2014 – Storm], Nate Myles [2015 – Roosters], Beau Henry [2014 – Knights :Mid Season:], Beau Falloon [2013 – Rabbitohs], Phil Graham [2012 – Roosters]
Released: Nathan Friend [Warriors], Anthony Laffranchi [ESL – St Helens], Brad Meyers [Retirement], Esikeli Tonga [Eels], Sam Tagataese [Sharks :Mid Season:], Joseph Tomane [S15 – Brumbies], Will Matthews [Dragons], Clinton Toopi [Retirement], Shannon Walker [RU], Luke Capewell [Broncos], Preston Campbell [Retirement]
Contract Extension: Luke Bailey [2013], Jordan Rankin [2012]
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Signed:
Released: William Hopoate [Mormon Mission then to Eels], Shane Rodney [ESL – Harlequins FC], Michael Robertson [ESL - Harlequins FC]
Contract Extension: Tony Williams [2013], Vic Mauro [2013]
Melbourne Storm
Signed: Ryan Hoffman [2014 – Wigan], Jack Afamasaga [2011 – French Rugby]
Released: Chase Stanley [Dragons], Beau Champion [Titans], Adam Blair [Tigers], Atelea Vea [Dragons]
Contract Extension: Kevin Proctor [2014], Ryan Hinchcliffe [2013], Billy Slater [2015], Matthew Duffie [2014], Gareth Widdop [2013], Maurice Blair [2012], Sisa Waqa [2012], Bryan Norrie [2012], Rory Kostjasyn [2012]
Newcastle Knights
Signed: Kade Snowden [2015 – Sharks], Darius Boyd [2015 – Dragons], Timana Tahu [2013 – Panthers], Alex McKinnon [? – Dragons], Adam Cuthbertson [2014 – Dragons], Danny Buderus [2012 – Leeds]
Released: Cory Paterson [Cowboys :Mid Season:], Mark Taufua [Sharks], Beau Henry [Titans :Mid Season:], Keith Lulia [ESL – Bradford], Isaac De Gois [Sharks], Adam MacDougall [Retirement], Steven Southern [ESL – Wakefield], Antionio Kaufusi [ESL – Harlequins FC]
Contract Extension: Junior Sau [2013], Peter Mata’utia [2013], Wes Naiqama [2014], Ryan Stig [2013], Sam Anderson [2012]
New Zealand Warriors
Signed: Nathan Friend [2013 – Titans]
Released: Lance Hohaia [ESL – St Helens], Aaron Heremaia [ESL – Hull], Jeremy Latimore [Dragons], Brett Seymour [ESL – Hull], Joel Moon [ESL – Salford], Shaun Berrigan [Raiders]
Contract Extension: Sione Lousi [2013], Sam Lousi [2013], Glen Fishiiahi [2015], Sam Rapira [2012], James Maloney [2012], Jacob Lillyman [2013], Ukuma Ta’ai [2012], Isaac John [2012], Kevin Locke [2013]
North Queensland Cowboys
Signed: Cory Paterson [2013 – Knights :Mid Season:], Kane Linnett [2013 – Roosters]
Released: Leeson Ah Mau [Dragons], Willie Tonga [Eels], Will Tupou [S15 – Force]
Contract Extension: Matthew Bowen [2013], Tariq Sims [2015], Aaron Payne [2012]
Parramatta Eels
Signed: Chris Sandow [2014 – Rabbitohs], Ben Roberts [2013 – Bulldogs], Esikeli Tonga [2013 – Titans], Joseph Paulo [2012 – Panthers :Mid Season:], Taulima Tautai [2013 – Sharks], Willie Tonga [2014 – Cowboys], William Hopoate [from 2014 – 2016]
Released: Anthony Mitchell [Roosters :Mid Season:], Jeff Robson [Sharks], Joel Reddy [Tigers], Paul Whaturia [Retirement], Carl Webb [Retirement], Tom Humble [Tigers], Daniel Mortimer [Roosters], Manase Manuokafoa [ESL – Bradford]
Contract Extension: Tim Mannah [2014], Matthew Keating [2013], Jacob Loko [2013], Taniela Lasalo [2013], Mitchell Allgood [2013] Ryan Morgan [2013], Casey McGuire [2012]
Penrith Panthers
Signed: Taioalo Vaivai [2011 – Rabbitohs], Danny Galea [2013 – Panthers], Clint Newton [2013 – ESL Hull], Geoff Daniela [2013 – Tigers]
Released: Joseph Paulo [Eels :Mid Season:], Timana Tahu [Knights], Trent Waterhouse [ESL – Warrington], Shane Elford [Retirement], Matthew Bell [Tigers], Petero Civoniceva [Broncos], Adrian Purtell [ESL – Bradford]
Contract Extension: Sandor Earl [2012], Nathan Smith [2013], Nigel Plum [2013], Harry Siejka [2013]
St George Illawarra Dragons
Signed: Chase Stanley [2013 – Storm], Reece Simmonds [2011], Will Matthews [2013 – Titans], Jeremy Latimore [2012 – Warriors], Tim Moltzen [2014 – Tigers], Leeson Ah Mau [2013 – Cowboys], Atelea Vea [2012 – Storm], Josh Miller [2013 – Raiders], Daniel Vidot [2013 – Raiders]
Released: Darius Boyd [Knights], Jon Green [Sharks], Jack Bosden [Roosters], Alex McKinnon [Knights], Adam Cuthbertson [Knights], Mark Gasnier [Retirement], Ratu Peni Tagive [Roosters]
Contract Extension: Cameron King [2013], Jason Nighingale [2015], Kyle Stanley [2014], Nathan Fien [2013], Mitch Rein [2013], Bronx Goodwin [2013], Michael Greenfield [2012], Jack Stockwell [2014], Matt Cooper [2013]
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Signed: Luke Burgess [2013 – Leeds], Matt King [2013 – Warrington]
Released: Chris Sandow [Eels], Taioalo Vaivai [Panthers], Shannan McPherson [ESL - Crusaders RL], Beau Falloon [Titans], Rhys Wesser [Retirement], Ben Ross [Sharks]
Contract Extension: Issac Luke [2015], John Sutton [2014], Nathan Merritt [2014], Dave Tyrrell [2013], Chris McQueen [2013], Nathan Peats [2013]
Sydney Roosters
Signed: Anthony Mitchell [2012 – Eels :Mid Season:], Jack Bosden [2013 – Dragons], Ratu Peni Tagive [2013 – Dragons], Daniel Mortimer [2013 – Eels]
Released: Nate Myles [Titans], Mark Riddell [Retirement], Daniel Conn [Retirement], Kane Linnett [Cowboys], Phil Graham [Titans], Steve Naughton [Pia Donkeys - Elite One Championship], Johnathon Ford [Pia Donkeys - Elite One Championship], Todd Carney [Sharks]
Contract Extension: Braith Anasta [2012], Tom Symonds [2014], Tinirau Arona [2012], Aiden Guerra [2012]
Wests Tigers
Signed: Adam Blair [2015 – Storm], Joel Reddy [2013 – Eels], Matthew Bell [2012 – Panthers], John Grant [Rugby – Eastwood], Tom Humble [2012 – Eels]
Released: Wade McKinnon [ESL – Hull], Andrew Fifita [Sharks], Bryce Gibbs [Sharks], Tim Moltzen [Dragons], Todd Payten [Retirement], Taniela Tuiaki [Retirement], Jason Cayless [Retirement], Mark Flanagan [ESL – St Helens], Geoff Daniela [Panthers]
Contract Extension: Chris Lawrence [2016], Aaron Woods [2014], Blake Ayshford [2015]
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James Stuart (Raiders) - Burleigh Qld Cup
David Milne (Raiders) - Mackay Qld Cup
Rohan Ahern (Broncos) - Mackay Qld Cup
Jason Schirnack (Wests Tigers) - Mackay Qld Cup
Liam Roach (Mackay) - Manly
Luke Harken (Northern Pride) - Cowboys
Justin Hunt (Redcliffe) - Souffs
Ryan Carr (Redcliffe) - Souffs
Nick Slyney (Redcliffe) - Broncos
Malcolm Congoo (Sunshine Coast) - Raiders
Ryan Simpkins (Tweed Heads) - Penrith
Josh Starling (Tweed Heads) - Penrith
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Storm sign Ryles
Melbourne have confirmed the signing of former Test prop Jason Ryles for the 2012 NRL season.
The 32-year-old former Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra forward, who also had a stint with French Super League side Catalans, has signed a one-year deal with the Storm.
Ryles was released from the final year of his contract with the Roosters and his widely tipped move continues Storm coach Craig Bellamy's willingness to recycle experienced forwards.
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He signed veterans Brian Norrie, Jaiman Lowe, Troy Thompson and Adam Woolnough in the wake of the club's 2010 salary cap scandal, with the quartet helping the Storm to the minor premiership this season.
"We were looking for an experienced front-rower to complete our front row roster and when we heard Jason was available we moved quickly to secure his signature," Storm football operations manager Frank Ponissi said.
"Melbourne Storm has a strong record of signing experienced front-rowers to play alongside a number of specifically earmarked development players to create a well balanced playing list.
"The most important factor with Jason was his desire to play with Melbourne Storm and our key staff have been extremely impressed with his attitude."
Ryles said the chance to play under former NSW State of Origin coach Bellamy was a major factor in his decision.
"Melbourne offers another wonderful opportunity and I'm excited about the chance to work with a number of influential people via a proven system," Ryles said.
"Having been coached by Craig Bellamy at representative level over a number of years, I have always wanted to be coached by him at club level."
Signed: Luke Capewell [2012 – Titans], Petero Civoniceva [2012 – Panthers]
Released: Denan Kemp [ARU 7’s], Darren Lockyer [Retirement], Shane Tronc [Retirement]
Contract Extension: Corey Parker [2014], Justin Hodges [2014], Dale Copley [2013], Dunamis Lui [2013], Scott Anderson [2013], Kurt Bapitise [2013], Sam Thaiday [2015], Josh Hoffman [2015], Josh McGuire [2015]
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Signed: James Graham [2014 – St Helens]
Released: Michael Hodgson [Retirement], Jamal Idris [Titans], Jarred Hickey [ESL – Wakefield], Adam Sezer [Titans], Ben Roberts [Eels], Gary Warburton [ESL – Celtic], Andrew Ryan [Retirement]
Contract Extension: Josh Morris [2014], Bryson Goodwin [2012], Steve Turner [2012], Corey Payne [2013], Ben Barba [2015], Joel Romelo [2012]
Canberra Raiders
Signed: Shaun Berrigan [2012 – Warriors]
Released: Josh Miller [Dragons], Daniel Vidot [Dragons], Danny Galea [Panthers]
Contract Extension: Dane Tilse [2014], Sam Williams [2013], Mark Nicholls [2013], Tom Learoyd-Larhs [2014], Bronson Harrison [2014], Joe Picker [2013], David Shillington [2015],Blake Ferguson [2014]
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Signed: Mark Taufua [2013 – Knights], Jeff Robson [2013 – Eels], Sam Tagataese [2013 – Titans :Mid Season:], Andrew Fifita [2014 – Tigers], Bryce Gibbs [2014 – Tigers], Jon Green [2013 – Dragons], Isaac De Gois [2014 – Knights], Ben Ross [2013 – Rabbitohs], Todd Carney [2013 – Roosters]
Released: Luke Douglas [Titans], Kade Snowden [Knights], Taulima Tautai [Eels], Dean Collis [ESL – Wakefield], Broderick Wright [Pia Donkeys - Elite One Championship], Scott Porter [Pia Donkeys - Elite One Championship]
Contract Extension: Albert Kelly [2014], Stewart Mills [2013], Matthew Wright [2013], Chad Townsend [2013], John Morris [2012], John Williams [2012], Paul Gallen [2015]
Gold Coast Titans
Signed: Luke Douglas [2015 – Sharks], Jamal Idris [2016 – Bulldogs] Aiden Sezer [2013 – Bulldogs], Beau Champion [2014 – Storm], Nate Myles [2015 – Roosters], Beau Henry [2014 – Knights :Mid Season:], Beau Falloon [2013 – Rabbitohs], Phil Graham [2012 – Roosters]
Released: Nathan Friend [Warriors], Anthony Laffranchi [ESL – St Helens], Brad Meyers [Retirement], Esikeli Tonga [Eels], Sam Tagataese [Sharks :Mid Season:], Joseph Tomane [S15 – Brumbies], Will Matthews [Dragons], Clinton Toopi [Retirement], Shannon Walker [RU], Luke Capewell [Broncos], Preston Campbell [Retirement]
Contract Extension: Luke Bailey [2013], Jordan Rankin [2012]
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Signed:
Released: William Hopoate [Mormon Mission then to Eels], Shane Rodney [ESL – Harlequins FC], Michael Robertson [ESL - Harlequins FC]
Contract Extension: Tony Williams [2013], Vic Mauro [2013]
Melbourne Storm
Signed: Ryan Hoffman [2014 – Wigan], Jack Afamasaga [2011 – French Rugby]
Released: Chase Stanley [Dragons], Beau Champion [Titans], Adam Blair [Tigers], Atelea Vea [Dragons]
Contract Extension: Kevin Proctor [2014], Ryan Hinchcliffe [2013], Billy Slater [2015], Matthew Duffie [2014], Gareth Widdop [2013], Maurice Blair [2012], Sisa Waqa [2012], Bryan Norrie [2012], Rory Kostjasyn [2012]
Newcastle Knights
Signed: Kade Snowden [2015 – Sharks], Darius Boyd [2015 – Dragons], Timana Tahu [2013 – Panthers], Alex McKinnon [? – Dragons], Adam Cuthbertson [2014 – Dragons], Danny Buderus [2012 – Leeds]
Released: Cory Paterson [Cowboys :Mid Season:], Mark Taufua [Sharks], Beau Henry [Titans :Mid Season:], Keith Lulia [ESL – Bradford], Isaac De Gois [Sharks], Adam MacDougall [Retirement], Steven Southern [ESL – Wakefield], Antionio Kaufusi [ESL – Harlequins FC]
Contract Extension: Junior Sau [2013], Peter Mata’utia [2013], Wes Naiqama [2014], Ryan Stig [2013], Sam Anderson [2012]
New Zealand Warriors
Signed: Nathan Friend [2013 – Titans]
Released: Lance Hohaia [ESL – St Helens], Aaron Heremaia [ESL – Hull], Jeremy Latimore [Dragons], Brett Seymour [ESL – Hull], Joel Moon [ESL – Salford], Shaun Berrigan [Raiders]
Contract Extension: Sione Lousi [2013], Sam Lousi [2013], Glen Fishiiahi [2015], Sam Rapira [2012], James Maloney [2012], Jacob Lillyman [2013], Ukuma Ta’ai [2012], Isaac John [2012], Kevin Locke [2013]
North Queensland Cowboys
Signed: Cory Paterson [2013 – Knights :Mid Season:], Kane Linnett [2013 – Roosters]
Released: Leeson Ah Mau [Dragons], Willie Tonga [Eels], Will Tupou [S15 – Force]
Contract Extension: Matthew Bowen [2013], Tariq Sims [2015], Aaron Payne [2012]
Parramatta Eels
Signed: Chris Sandow [2014 – Rabbitohs], Ben Roberts [2013 – Bulldogs], Esikeli Tonga [2013 – Titans], Joseph Paulo [2012 – Panthers :Mid Season:], Taulima Tautai [2013 – Sharks], Willie Tonga [2014 – Cowboys], William Hopoate [from 2014 – 2016]
Released: Anthony Mitchell [Roosters :Mid Season:], Jeff Robson [Sharks], Joel Reddy [Tigers], Paul Whaturia [Retirement], Carl Webb [Retirement], Tom Humble [Tigers], Daniel Mortimer [Roosters], Manase Manuokafoa [ESL – Bradford]
Contract Extension: Tim Mannah [2014], Matthew Keating [2013], Jacob Loko [2013], Taniela Lasalo [2013], Mitchell Allgood [2013] Ryan Morgan [2013], Casey McGuire [2012]
Penrith Panthers
Signed: Taioalo Vaivai [2011 – Rabbitohs], Danny Galea [2013 – Panthers], Clint Newton [2013 – ESL Hull], Geoff Daniela [2013 – Tigers]
Released: Joseph Paulo [Eels :Mid Season:], Timana Tahu [Knights], Trent Waterhouse [ESL – Warrington], Shane Elford [Retirement], Matthew Bell [Tigers], Petero Civoniceva [Broncos], Adrian Purtell [ESL – Bradford]
Contract Extension: Sandor Earl [2012], Nathan Smith [2013], Nigel Plum [2013], Harry Siejka [2013]
St George Illawarra Dragons
Signed: Chase Stanley [2013 – Storm], Reece Simmonds [2011], Will Matthews [2013 – Titans], Jeremy Latimore [2012 – Warriors], Tim Moltzen [2014 – Tigers], Leeson Ah Mau [2013 – Cowboys], Atelea Vea [2012 – Storm], Josh Miller [2013 – Raiders], Daniel Vidot [2013 – Raiders]
Released: Darius Boyd [Knights], Jon Green [Sharks], Jack Bosden [Roosters], Alex McKinnon [Knights], Adam Cuthbertson [Knights], Mark Gasnier [Retirement], Ratu Peni Tagive [Roosters]
Contract Extension: Cameron King [2013], Jason Nighingale [2015], Kyle Stanley [2014], Nathan Fien [2013], Mitch Rein [2013], Bronx Goodwin [2013], Michael Greenfield [2012], Jack Stockwell [2014], Matt Cooper [2013]
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Signed: Luke Burgess [2013 – Leeds], Matt King [2013 – Warrington]
Released: Chris Sandow [Eels], Taioalo Vaivai [Panthers], Shannan McPherson [ESL - Crusaders RL], Beau Falloon [Titans], Rhys Wesser [Retirement], Ben Ross [Sharks]
Contract Extension: Issac Luke [2015], John Sutton [2014], Nathan Merritt [2014], Dave Tyrrell [2013], Chris McQueen [2013], Nathan Peats [2013]
Sydney Roosters
Signed: Anthony Mitchell [2012 – Eels :Mid Season:], Jack Bosden [2013 – Dragons], Ratu Peni Tagive [2013 – Dragons], Daniel Mortimer [2013 – Eels]
Released: Nate Myles [Titans], Mark Riddell [Retirement], Daniel Conn [Retirement], Kane Linnett [Cowboys], Phil Graham [Titans], Steve Naughton [Pia Donkeys - Elite One Championship], Johnathon Ford [Pia Donkeys - Elite One Championship], Todd Carney [Sharks]
Contract Extension: Braith Anasta [2012], Tom Symonds [2014], Tinirau Arona [2012], Aiden Guerra [2012]
Wests Tigers
Signed: Adam Blair [2015 – Storm], Joel Reddy [2013 – Eels], Matthew Bell [2012 – Panthers], John Grant [Rugby – Eastwood], Tom Humble [2012 – Eels]
Released: Wade McKinnon [ESL – Hull], Andrew Fifita [Sharks], Bryce Gibbs [Sharks], Tim Moltzen [Dragons], Todd Payten [Retirement], Taniela Tuiaki [Retirement], Jason Cayless [Retirement], Mark Flanagan [ESL – St Helens], Geoff Daniela [Panthers]
Contract Extension: Chris Lawrence [2016], Aaron Woods [2014], Blake Ayshford [2015]
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James Stuart (Raiders) - Burleigh Qld Cup
David Milne (Raiders) - Mackay Qld Cup
Rohan Ahern (Broncos) - Mackay Qld Cup
Jason Schirnack (Wests Tigers) - Mackay Qld Cup
Liam Roach (Mackay) - Manly
Luke Harken (Northern Pride) - Cowboys
Justin Hunt (Redcliffe) - Souffs
Ryan Carr (Redcliffe) - Souffs
Nick Slyney (Redcliffe) - Broncos
Malcolm Congoo (Sunshine Coast) - Raiders
Ryan Simpkins (Tweed Heads) - Penrith
Josh Starling (Tweed Heads) - Penrith
---------- Post added 29-10-2011 at 11:15 PM ----------
Storm sign Ryles
Melbourne have confirmed the signing of former Test prop Jason Ryles for the 2012 NRL season.
The 32-year-old former Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra forward, who also had a stint with French Super League side Catalans, has signed a one-year deal with the Storm.
Ryles was released from the final year of his contract with the Roosters and his widely tipped move continues Storm coach Craig Bellamy's willingness to recycle experienced forwards.
Advertisement: Story continues below
He signed veterans Brian Norrie, Jaiman Lowe, Troy Thompson and Adam Woolnough in the wake of the club's 2010 salary cap scandal, with the quartet helping the Storm to the minor premiership this season.
"We were looking for an experienced front-rower to complete our front row roster and when we heard Jason was available we moved quickly to secure his signature," Storm football operations manager Frank Ponissi said.
"Melbourne Storm has a strong record of signing experienced front-rowers to play alongside a number of specifically earmarked development players to create a well balanced playing list.
"The most important factor with Jason was his desire to play with Melbourne Storm and our key staff have been extremely impressed with his attitude."
Ryles said the chance to play under former NSW State of Origin coach Bellamy was a major factor in his decision.
"Melbourne offers another wonderful opportunity and I'm excited about the chance to work with a number of influential people via a proven system," Ryles said.
"Having been coached by Craig Bellamy at representative level over a number of years, I have always wanted to be coached by him at club level."
rofl anyone here moltzens latest ?
he really wants to be a dragon "ill sit out the year" ahahahaa
ryles will be a machine down there in melbourne i know it. bellamy will fill his head with the brain he currently doesnt have and he will become a freak. he will play rep footy again im sure of it.
cheers for the breakdown AY was a good read.
he really wants to be a dragon "ill sit out the year" ahahahaa
ryles will be a machine down there in melbourne i know it. bellamy will fill his head with the brain he currently doesnt have and he will become a freak. he will play rep footy again im sure of it.
cheers for the breakdown AY was a good read.
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the story re Moltzen has no direct quotes from him, either way, imho what ever the outcome he will play for the tigers, if we win he will be asked if he wants to come, if not we will seek compensation from the the tigers / moltzen, at the end of the day he is acting like a spoilt brat, no one twisted his arm or put a gun to his head to sign with us....
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