NRL Player Movement and Rumours 2016

[Big Pete]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Yeah, I heard about the plan to move Mbye to hooker in the Daily Telegraph months ago.

I don't think it would be a bright idea.

 

[Mitchell_Broncos]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

I don't know how to create a new page on the forum anyone know how to create one? and can tell me

 

[Fozz]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

I don't know how to create a new page on the forum anyone know how to create one? and can tell me

See the button that says + New Thread under the advertising banner when you're in the list of topics? Thats how.

 

[Big Pete]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Slowpoke news, but I missed last week's podcast and only caught it in this week's Big League.

Manly have released fourteen fringe first graders

Here is what their releases look like heading into 2017

Jamie Lyon
Tim Moltzen
Siosaia Vave
Fabian Goodall
Josh Starling
Liam Knight
Nathan Green
Blake Leary
Isaac John
Jayden Hodges
Rhys Armstrong
Halaufa Lavaka
Tony Satini
Dylan Kelly
Hugh Pratt
Jesse Ramien
Nicho Hynes
Darcy Cox
Feleti Mateo
Luke Burgess
Tom Symonds

With Shaun Lane signed and Blake Green set to be announced.

That leaves

Billy Bainbridge
Lewis Brown
Jamie Buhrer
Daly Cherry-Evans
Addin Fonua-Blake
Apisai Koroisau
Shaun Lane
Brenton Lawrence
Darcy Lussick
Steve Matai
Willis Meehan
Nate Myles
Matt Parcell
Brad Parker
Brett Stewart
Jorge Taufua
Martin Taupau
Jake Trbojevic
Tom Trbojevic
Dylan Walker
Brayden Williame
Frank Winterstein
Matt Wright
Tom Wright

That's 24 players, add in Green there's 25 but rumour has it Stewart could be on the outer so it could go either way.

Either there's a bunch of signing news we've yet to heard or Manly are going to have next to no depth.

Likely 17
1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jorge Taufua
3. Dylan Walker
4. Steve Matai
5. Matthew Wright
6. Blake Green
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Darcy Lussick
9. Matt Parcell
10. Nate Myles
11. Martin Taupau
12. Jamie Buhrer
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Apisai Koroisau
15. Lewis Brown
16. Brenton Lawrence
17. Addin Fonua-Blake

It gets pretty thin from there. You've got Shaun Lane who was impressive in limited time in 2015 but barely made it onto the park this year. Bainbridge who is a solid prospect but you'd have to think requires more seasoning. Willie Meehan who associated with the wrong people and threw his career away at the Roosters. Then there's Frank Winterstein who came into the side when they were in a bind, did a job but wasn't exactly inspirational when he came in.

The backs situation isn't much better. Parker seemed like a decent fill-in, if I was Barrett I'd like to see him take that wing spot from Wright but otherwise they look light on out wide as well. Tom Wright had plenty of raps on him, but didn't get much of an opportunity in 20s to showcase his skills.

Interesting times ahead, I can't remember the Sea Eagles being this irrelevant since 2003. At least in 2004, you got the sense they were building towards something.

 

[gordjw]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

I think that's quite a good summation [MENTION=1899]Big Pete[/MENTION].

Their massive play to keep DCE has really hobbled their recruitment. At least until the mythical cap increase comes around, when we'll apparently see several millionaires at every club.

 

[Organix]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

If DCE is worth that much they would still be winning.

 

[tommy]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

That fella doesn't even need to try anymore. They gave him a ten year contract.

 

[Big Pete]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

I don't think it comes down to a lack of effort for Cherry-Evan. His issue is that he simply isn't good enough to lead a team around the park on his own. He needs support and he didn't get much of any in Walker & Lyon.

If anything I thought he tried too hard. Too many trick shots and run plays when they weren't on. Unfortunately the players around him barely gave him a lot to work with and I've got to say that I thought Koroisau was lousy out of dummy half. I actually thought he played his best football at first receiver because the defence couldn't anticipate his short-kicking game or running game like they would with Cherry-Evans.

 

[GCBRONCO]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Nathan Brown heading to the Eels two year deal.

 

[GCBRONCO]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Blake Green 2 year deal with Manly confirmed.

 

[Rally Towel]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Blake Green 2 year deal with Manly confirmed.

Good pick up. Solid, genuine half, pretty tough and well rounded. I think he'll complement the Giraffe quite well.

Backline will improve with Turbo Tom and Walker replacing Stewart and Lyon as regular fixtures. Both veterans pretty much aged overnight, and I expect Snake will be over in Super League or retired next year.

They really need their forwards to find some consistency though. Not getting much out of most of them, and Taupau can't stay out of trouble. I thought he'd be their spark but he's been counter productive to their chances I think.

 

[BroncsNBundy]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Has anyone heard anything about Des Hasler being replaced by Ivan Cleary?

 

[gordjw]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Has anyone heard anything about Des Hasler being replaced by Ivan Cleary?

Not from anywhere other than your post mate. I think the Bulldogs need to move on, but I don't know if Cleary would be a big improvement.

 

[Unbreakable]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

RLW Mole started the rumour yesterday, who knows if it has any legs.

 

[BroncsNBundy]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

RLW Mole started the rumour yesterday, who knows if it has any legs.

Oh well. Things change bro. Lol. Sorry a guy thats a bulldog supporter at work mentioned it today

 

[Tatus]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/news/1/index.html?sourceCode=DTWEB_MRE170_

Cronulla’s Valentine Holmes to reject rugby union code-switch advances


VALENTINE Holmes has informed Cronulla he will reject advances from rugby union as the club steps up its efforts to re-sign the star back.

Holmes is off contract at the end of 2017 but in a boost ahead of Friday’s blockbuster preliminary final against North Queensland, he has told the Sharks he wants to stay beyond his current deal.

The Daily Telegraph can reveal Cronulla officials have started preliminary discussions to keep the Townsville-born flyer in the Shire long-term.

Holmes’ retention would be significant news for the Sharks given he has attracted serious interest from Super 15 franchise the Queensland Reds this season.


Holmes’s desire to stay is a huge boost for the Sharks. AAP Image/Julian Smith.
Former Wallabies star Tim Horan confirmed the Cronulla winger was in the sights of the Reds and rugby union back in June.

“They (the Reds) will chase him,” Horan said. “Cronulla will try to lock him up quickly because he’s a wonderful player.

“Cheika is looking at a few league players but he wants them to come knocking on the door first.

“It depends on what he wants to do going forward, but is there interest from rugby, absolutely.

“Rugby would be mad not to talk to three or four athletes in the NRL like Valentine, but ultimately the interest has to come from the player.’’

Thankfully for Cronulla, Holmes’ interest is to remain at the Sharks.

The freakishly skilled outside back has scored 19 tries this season and is a vital member of the club’s quest to win its first ever premiership.


Holmes is a huge part of the Sharks’ exciting roster. Pic Mark Evans.
Holmes will also be looking for a strong game against North Queensland, especially with his family still residing in Townsville.

The flyer’s father Ray regularly attends his matches in Sydney and is expected to be at Allianz Stadium on Friday to watch the preliminary final against the Cowboys.

As a proud North Queenslander, Holmes once had dreams of playing alongside Johnathan Thurston. But when he didn’t get noticed by the Cowboys he signed with the Sharks and the rest his history.

On Friday, Holmes will come up against his childhood idol Thurston in a battle to qualify for the 2016 NRL grand final.

Holmes’ desire to stay at Cronulla comes as Paul Gallen is set to put pen to paper on a one-year extension that will have the captain playing past his 36th birthday.

The confirmation of Gallen’s signature will be a big lift for the Sharks ahead of Friday’s must-win clash against the Cowboys.

 

[Tatus]

Re: Valentine Holmes

Does Holmes remind anyone else of a young Lockyer? I watched the 2003 game V the dragons (where piggy slotted the 50m field goal) and I couldn't help but notice a few similarities between your number 1 and our 5

 

[Kimlo]

I've moved your post to this thread because it isn't Broncos related.

Holmes is a fantastic player but I haven't seen anything about him that reminds me of a young Locky.