Recruitment and retention

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Off contract players now and after November 1 (part 1)​

First row is from now. So players without a contract. Second is from November 1 if they haven't resigned before that. Dev = development contract

BRONCOS	RAIDERS	BULLDOGS	SHARKS
Jordan Pereira, Keenan Palasia, Logan Bayliss, Corey Oates, Josh Rogers (Dev) Tyson Smoothy (Dev), Brendan Frei (Dev)	Clay Webb, Jarrod Croker (PO), Matt Frawley, Tom Starling (PO), Jayden Clarkson (Dev)	Braidon Burns, Corey Waddell, Declan Casey, Jayden Okunbor, Kyle Flanagan, Luke Thompson, Paul Alamoti, Samuel Hughes, Joseph O’Neill (Dev)	Jayden Berrell, Mawene Hiroti, Wade Graham, Josh Finau (Dev)
Adam Reynolds, Billy Walters, Brendan Piakura, Delouise Hoeter, Ezra Mam, Jock Madden, Jordan Riki, Kurt Capewell, Martin Taupau, Payne Haas	Adrian Trevilyan, Ata Mariota, Corey Horsburgh (MO), Elliott Whitehead, Harley Smith-Shields, Hudson Young, Jamal Fogarty, James Schiller, Jordan Rapana, Josh Papali’i (MO), Nick Cotric, Pasami Saulo, Peter Hola, Trey Mooney, Zac Woolford, Brad Morkos (Dev), Michael Asomua (Dev)	Chris Patolo, Ethan Quai-Ward, Franklin Pele, Hayze Perham, Jackson Topine, Jacob Kiraz, Jeral Skelton, Liam Knight, Max King, Reece Hoffman, Tevita Pangai Junior, Toby Sexton, Iverson Matai (Dev)	Braden Hamlin-Uele, Connor Tracey, Jack Williams, Jesse Colquhoun, Kade Dykes, Matt Moylan, Oregon Kaufusi (MO), Siteni Taukamo, Toby Rudolf, Tuku Hau Tapuha, Kayal Iro (Dev), Max Bradbury (Dev, MO), Niwhai Puru (Dev)
TITANS	SEA EAGLES	STORM	KNIGHTS
Jacob Alick (CO), Joseph Vuna, Kruise Leeming, Thomas Mikaele, Tony Francis (Dev)	Aaron Woods, Brad Parker, Ethan Bullemor, Kaeo Weekes, Morgan Boyle, Morgan Harper, Raymond Vaega, Gordon Chan Kum Tong (Dev), Jacob Sykes (Dev), Jamie Humphreys (Dev)	Dean Ieremia, George Jennings, Grant Anderson, Jayden Nikorima, Jordan Grant, Tariq Sims, Tepai Moeroa, Tom Eisenhuth (CO), Cole Geyer (Dev)	Adam Clune, Bailey Hodgson, Brodie Jones, Dane Aukafolau, Fa’amanu Brown, Hymel Hunt, Jack Johns, Kurt Mann, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Chris Vea’ila (Dev), Kobe Rugless (Dev)
Isaac Liu, Joe Stimson, Kieran Foran, Klese Haas, Moeaki Fotuaika, Tanah Boyd, Tom Weaver, Treymain Spry	Ben Trbojevic, Christian Tuipulotu, Jake Arthur, Karl Lawton, Lachlan Croker, Zac Fulton, Fletcher Myers (Dev)	Aaron Pene, Joe Chan (MO), Marion Seve, Nick Meaney, Reimis Smith, Chris Lewis (Dev), Lazarus Vaalepu (Dev), Tristan Powell (Dev)	Bradman Best, Dane Gagai, Jacob Saifiti, Krystian Mapapalangi, Mathew Croker, Phoenix Crossland, Simi Sasagi, Tyson Gamble, Tyson Frizell (PO), Miles Martin (Dev)

 

[Red]

Several names stick out for me. From November 1

• Haas
• Mam
• Hudson Young
• Nick Cotric
• Bradman Best
• Jacob Saifiti
• Marion Seve
• Moeaki Fotuaika
• Klese Haas

And right now, and I guess Wayne disagrees otherwise they'd already be signed:

• Luke Thompson
• Kurt Mann (utility value)
• Ethan Bullemor
• Brad Parker

 

[Red]

Off contract players now and after November 1 (part 2)​

COWBOYS	EELS	PANTHERS	DRAGONS
Ben Hampton, Gehamat Shibasaki, Jake Bourke, James Tamou, Jordan McLean, Mitch Dunn, Peta Hiku, Brendan Elliott, Riley Price, Taniela Sadrugu, Ragarive Wavik (Dev)	Bryce Cartwright, Ofahiki Ogden (CO), Samuel Loizou, Waqa Blake, Wiremu Greig	Chris Smith, Eddie Blacker, Tom Jenkins, Kurt Falls (Dev)	Billy Burns, Nick Lui-Toso, Tautau Moga, Tyrell Fuimaono, Connor Muhleisen (Dev), Sione Finau (Dev)
Chad Townsend, Coen Hess, Heilum Luki (PO), Jake Granville, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Kyle Feldt, Sam McIntyre, Semi Valemei, Tom Dearden, Tom Chester, Jai Hansen (Dev), Jodeci Baker-Tiraha (Dev), Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (Dev)	Andrew Davey, Bailey Simonsson, Daejarn Asi, Haze Dunster (MO), Jack Murchie, Jirah Momoisea, Josh Hodgson, Ky Rodwell, Makahesi Makatoa, Blaize Talagi (Dev, PO), Jabriel Kalache (Dev), Zac Cini (Dev)	Dylan Edwards, Jarome Luai, Lindsay Smith, Luke Garner, Matt Eisenhuth, Mitch Kenny, Sunia Turuva, Taylan May, Tyrone Peachey, Daine Laurie, Zac Hosking, Ativalu Lisati (Dev)	Ben Murdoch-Masila, Cody Ramsey, Francis Molo, Jack de Belin, Jack Bird (MO), Jaiyden Hunt, Jaydn Su’A, Mathew Feagai, Max Feagai, Michael Molo, Moses Suli, Paul Turner, Savelio Tamale, Talatau Amone, Tyrell Sloan, Zane Musgrove, Alec Tuitavake (Dev), Jackson Shereb (Dev), Josh Coric (Dev), Hamish Stewart (Dev), Dylan Egan (Dev)
RABBITOHS	ROOSTERS	WARRIORS	TIGERS
Dean Hawkins, Michael Chee Kam, Terrell Kalo Kalo, Jye Gray (Dev, CO), Richard Kennar (Dev)	Billy Smith, Connor Watson, Corey Allan, Drew Hutchison, Jake Turpin, Jaxson Paulo, Nathan Brown, Ben Thomas (Dev), Tom Deakin (Dev), Vuate Karawalevu (Dev)	Bayley Sironen, Taine Tuaupiki (CO)	Alex Seyfarth, Apisalome Saukuru, Brandon Wakeham, Charlie Staines, Tuki Simpkins, Christian Ma’anaima (Dev)
Ben Lovett, Isaiah Tass, Izaac Thompson, Jai Arrow, Josiah Karapani, Keaon Koloamatangi, Leon Te Hau, Peter Mamouzelos, Shaquai Mitchell, Taane Milne, Tom Burgess	Angus Crichton, Daniel Tupou, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Joseph Manu, Luke Keary, Naufau Whyte, Nat Butcher, Paul Momirovski, Sitili Tupouniua, Siua Wong, Terrell May, Sandon Smith (Dev)	Brayden Wiliame, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Demetric Sifakula (CO), Freddy Lussick, Jackson Ford, Jazz Tevaga, Josh Curran, Luke Metcalf, Rocco Berry, Shaun Johnson, Tohu Harris, Valingi Kepu, Ali Leiataua (Dev), Jacob Laban (Dev), Zyon Maiu’u (Dev)	Adam Doueihi, Alex Twal, Asu Kepaoa, Brandon Tumeth (PO), Jake Simpkin, Junior Tupou, Justin Matamua (CO), Rua Ngatikaura, Shawn Blore, Sione Fainu, Starford To’a, Stefano Utoikamanu (MO), Triston Reilly, Brandon Mansield-Webster (Dev)

 

[Red]

Dolphins forward officially leaves the club​

Dolphins forward Herman Ese'ese will leave the club at the end of the season with Super League side Hull FC confirming that they have signed him for the 2024 season. A New Zealand and Samoan international, as well as the nephew of rugby league icon Ali Lauiti'iti, Ese'ese has joined Hull FC on a three-year deal until the end of the 2026 season.

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Wish it was Kenny and/or Jesse Bromwich instead.

 

[Josh]

So much for saving up to make a play for Payne Haas. Re-signed with the Broncos for 1.2 mil a season. Walsh will also command 1mil or more. So we'll have a good shot at recruiting Mam.

 

[Chris]

So much for saving up to make a play for Payne Haas. Re-signed with the Broncos for 1.2 mil a season. Walsh will also command 1mil or more. So we'll have a good shot at recruiting Mam.

Would much prefer Mo Fotuaika for about 800k than Haas for 1.2 mil. GC can't possibly afford another forward on huge money.

 

[Jetty]

Would much prefer Mo Fotuaika for about 800k than Haas for 1.2 mil. GC can't possibly afford another forward on huge money.

Mo's a good prop but not one of the best. I'd imagine 700k is about right.

 

[Equaliser]

Off contract players now and after November 1 (part 2)​

COWBOYS	EELS	PANTHERS	DRAGONS
Ben Hampton, Gehamat Shibasaki, Jake Bourke, James Tamou, Jordan McLean, Mitch Dunn, Peta Hiku, Brendan Elliott, Riley Price, Taniela Sadrugu, Ragarive Wavik (Dev)	Bryce Cartwright, Ofahiki Ogden (CO), Samuel Loizou, Waqa Blake, Wiremu Greig	Chris Smith, Eddie Blacker, Tom Jenkins, Kurt Falls (Dev)	Billy Burns, Nick Lui-Toso, Tautau Moga, Tyrell Fuimaono, Connor Muhleisen (Dev), Sione Finau (Dev)
Chad Townsend, Coen Hess, Heilum Luki (PO), Jake Granville, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Kyle Feldt, Sam McIntyre, Semi Valemei, Tom Dearden, Tom Chester, Jai Hansen (Dev), Jodeci Baker-Tiraha (Dev), Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (Dev)	Andrew Davey, Bailey Simonsson, Daejarn Asi, Haze Dunster (MO), Jack Murchie, Jirah Momoisea, Josh Hodgson, Ky Rodwell, Makahesi Makatoa, Blaize Talagi (Dev, PO), Jabriel Kalache (Dev), Zac Cini (Dev)	Dylan Edwards, Jarome Luai, Lindsay Smith, Luke Garner, Matt Eisenhuth, Mitch Kenny, Sunia Turuva, Taylan May, Tyrone Peachey, Daine Laurie, Zac Hosking, Ativalu Lisati (Dev)	Ben Murdoch-Masila, Cody Ramsey, Francis Molo, Jack de Belin, Jack Bird (MO), Jaiyden Hunt, Jaydn Su’A, Mathew Feagai, Max Feagai, Michael Molo, Moses Suli, Paul Turner, Savelio Tamale, Talatau Amone, Tyrell Sloan, Zane Musgrove, Alec Tuitavake (Dev), Jackson Shereb (Dev), Josh Coric (Dev), Hamish Stewart (Dev), Dylan Egan (Dev)
RABBITOHS	ROOSTERS	WARRIORS	TIGERS
Dean Hawkins, Michael Chee Kam, Terrell Kalo Kalo, Jye Gray (Dev, CO), Richard Kennar (Dev)	Billy Smith, Connor Watson, Corey Allan, Drew Hutchison, Jake Turpin, Jaxson Paulo, Nathan Brown, Ben Thomas (Dev), Tom Deakin (Dev), Vuate Karawalevu (Dev)	Bayley Sironen, Taine Tuaupiki (CO)	Alex Seyfarth, Apisalome Saukuru, Brandon Wakeham, Charlie Staines, Tuki Simpkins, Christian Ma’anaima (Dev)
Ben Lovett, Isaiah Tass, Izaac Thompson, Jai Arrow, Josiah Karapani, Keaon Koloamatangi, Leon Te Hau, Peter Mamouzelos, Shaquai Mitchell, Taane Milne, Tom Burgess	Angus Crichton, Daniel Tupou, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Joseph Manu, Luke Keary, Naufau Whyte, Nat Butcher, Paul Momirovski, Sitili Tupouniua, Siua Wong, Terrell May, Sandon Smith (Dev)	Brayden Wiliame, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Demetric Sifakula (CO), Freddy Lussick, Jackson Ford, Jazz Tevaga, Josh Curran, Luke Metcalf, Rocco Berry, Shaun Johnson, Tohu Harris, Valingi Kepu, Ali Leiataua (Dev), Jacob Laban (Dev), Zyon Maiu’u (Dev)	Adam Doueihi, Alex Twal, Asu Kepaoa, Brandon Tumeth (PO), Jake Simpkin, Junior Tupou, Justin Matamua (CO), Rua Ngatikaura, Shawn Blore, Sione Fainu, Starford To’a, Stefano Utoikamanu (MO), Triston Reilly, Brandon Mansield-Webster (Dev)

Jai Arrow was a favourite of Wayne's at Souths. After he told him to seek life elsewhere when he was at the Broncos.
Coen Hess goes ok, doesn't he?

Two QLD middle forwards who won't cost huge money, are still in their 20s and because Bromwich bros, Stone, Nicholls, Wallace, Kafusi will all retie within the next 1~2 years snd Ese'ese is leaving at the end of this season.

 

[Chris]

Rumour is that TPJ hasn't retired at all. He's going to join the Dolphins. God I hope not! Unbelievably overrated.

 

[Dolph]

Farnworth and Flegler were signed before a ball was kicked in anger and since then, blot! Wayne must be really confident in who we have for every position other than 5/8.

 

[Jetty]

Farnworth and Flegler were signed before a ball was kicked in anger and since then, blot! Wayne must be really confident in who we have for every position other than 5/8.

I guess the players available to sign now don't interest Wayne. He's waiting for November 1.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Dylan Edwards to test the market.

Throw everything at him. Hammer and Herbie in the centres. Boom !!!!!

 

[Jetty]

Dylan Edwards to test the market.

Throw everything at him. Hammer and Herbie in the centres. Boom !!!!!

Disagree. Hammer is a better fullback than centre plus we have Aitken, Averillo, Val, Bostock all for next year. Surely one of them will be adequate to partner Herbie. Save money for Mam. If he's re-signed, god knows where we are going to get a 5/8 from.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Surely we can get both edwards and Mam. Aren’t we hugely under the cap?

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Aitken and Bostock arent first graders. I have watched enough of both

 

[Jetty]

Surely we can get both edwards and Mam. Aren’t we hugely under the cap?

Maybe but isn't it better to have Hammer at fullback and save money for other positions which need strengthening?

Aitken and Bostock arent first graders. I have watched enough of both

Harsh. Aitken's days as a full-time centre are over. Agree with that. Bostock is only 19! Apparently he excelled in centre as a junior. Regardless, even if both are unacceptable, still have Val and Averillo for next year alone. Who knows who we are going to have in 2025.

 

[midlands hobo]

Bradman best! I'd snap him up

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Maybe but isn't it better to have Hammer at fullback and save money for other positions which need strengthening?

Harsh. Aitken's days as a full-time centre are over. Agree with that. Bostock is only 19! Apparently he excelled in centre as a junior. Regardless, even if both are unacceptable, still have Val and Averillo for next year alone. Who knows who we are going to have in 2025.

Bostock was a St George junior, or at least I watched him there often. I didn't rate him.

Aitken would bomb more points than he would scored at the Dragons.

Sorry for being harsh. I am only an armchair critic, so i could be very wrong.

 

[Jetty]

Bostock was a St George junior, or at least I watched him there often. I didn't rate him.

Aitken would bomb more points than he would scored at the Dragons.

Sorry for being harsh. I am only an armchair critic, so i could be very wrong.

You are right about Aitken. In the second half of the year. Powerful runner of the ball but don't ask him to pass. A must for a good centre. As for Bostock, he was a NSW U19 centre last year. He obviously went ok in the lower grades.

 

[midlands hobo]

You are right about Aitken. In the second half of the year. Powerful runner of the ball but don't ask him to pass. A must for a good centre. As for Bostock, he was a NSW U19 centre last year. He obviously went ok in the lower grades.

All you need to say is played for Scotland....