NRL Player Movements & Rumours

[1910]

Back in the day it wasn't uncommon to have a captain/coach.

Otherwise usually there is some sort of coaching background. I know Nathan Brown for instance was involved with the NSWRL in 2002 largely working with the Country Rugby League side. I can't account for Freddy's 2005-06 but I wouldn't be shocked if he got some experience during that period before he became Anderson's assistant in 07.

It it even known whether Benji has had no prior coaching experience? A lot of players get their coaching credentials as they're playing. It's not too uncommon they get experience working with U/16 rep sides etc.

Going through the head coaches...

Kevin Walters - Toowoomba/Ipswich/Catalans
Cameron Ciraldo - Panthers U/20s
Ricky Stuart - Bulldogs Premier League
Craig Fitzgibbon - Support Staff Roosters 2012
Wayne Bennett - QPOL/Ipswich
Justin Holbrook - Bulldogs NSW Cup (among other gigs)
Anthony Seibold - Celtic/Mackay/Melbourne U/20s
Craig Bellamy - Raiders President Cup
Adam O'Brien - Melbourne U/20s
Todd Payten - Tigers U/20s & Cowboys U/20s
Brad Arthur - Melbourne U/20s
Ivan Cleary - Roosters Premier League
Jason Demetriou - Pride/Cutters
Anthony Griffin - Dolphins/Broncos U/20s
Trent Robinson - Toulouse/Catalans
Andrew Webster - USA/Hull KR/Wests NYC/Eels NYC
Tim Sheens - None

Fitz and Sheens are the two stand-outs. As far as I'm aware, Sheens went from playing Group 6 Rugby League straight into the head coaching job at Penrith. Fitz retired in 2011 and became a member of the Roosters support staff the following year.

A lot of these coaches have far more extensive resumes than what I put forward, those are really just the highlights.

Robinson was at the Knights under Smith and Roosters as defence in 2010 as well. Griffin was at Souths before Dolphins.

 

[Sproj]

Apparently Connor Watson has a suspected ACL tear.

 

[Foordy]

Apparently Connor Watson has a suspected ACL tear.

if that's the case, Turpin's chances of playing time for the Roosters just improved

 

[theshed]

Apparently Connor Watson has a suspected ACL tear.

I saw him at a musical festival on the weekend lol

 

[Sproj]

I saw him at a musical festival on the weekend lol

According to Zero Tackle, happened last night.

 

[BroncosFever]

I am interested to see what Robbo can do with Brandon Smith, to me he doesn't look like an 80 minute player, he's made a name for himself by running at the opposition with high energy, haven't seen too much craft from him out of dummy-half but given his salary they probably need him to be their primary dummy-half

 

[mitch222]

I am interested to see what Robbo can do with Brandon Smith, to me he doesn't look like an 80 minute player, he's made a name for himself by running at the opposition with high energy, haven't seen too much craft from him out of dummy-half but given his salary they probably need him to be their primary dummy-half

There is more than enough talent in that side that all smith has to do is run it when he sees a chance, tackle and pass it to the halves. They dont need him to be a Cameron Smith

 

[theshed]

According to Zero Tackle, happened last night.

I’m not saying it was related but I would definitely pull an ACL if I tried to run at any point this week

 

[Fernando]

There is more than enough talent in that side that all smith has to do is run it when he sees a chance, tackle and pass it to the halves. They dont need him to be a Cameron Smith

Yep, unfortunately he is gonna be a huge addition for them. They are gonna be hard to stop up the middle with Smith, that forward pack and Tedesco, Manu and Sualli all hitting it up.

 

[Foordy]

Burton has reportedly re-signed with the Bulldogs for 4 years @ 750k per

although that extension/value must kick in from 2024 as the report says:

It’s believed Burton is set to earn $500,000 this season, with the Bulldogs tabling a four-year extension worth around $750,000.

 

[BroncosFever]

Burton has reportedly re-signed with the Bulldogs for 4 years @ 750k per

although that extension/value must kick in from 2024 as the report says:

It’s believed Burton is set to earn $500,000 this season, with the Bulldogs tabling a four-year extension worth around $750,000.

Can't really say a bad thing about that signing, could be a steal

He's got a huge boot, a big body for a half, pretty good signing by them

 

[Kimlo]

Burton has reportedly re-signed with the Bulldogs for 4 years @ 750k per

although that extension/value must kick in from 2024 as the report says:

It’s believed Burton is set to earn $500,000 this season, with the Bulldogs tabling a four-year extension worth around $750,000.

Good signing, excellent price. He's a gun.

 

[Big Del]

Maybe we can copy it with Reynolds.

He already is Captain Coach .
Gamble spilled the beanz on that last year .
Kev might move to coaching director when Adam inevitably calls it a day ?

 

[Foordy]

so much for Gamble leaving for a starting spot.

O'Brien confirming that Ponga will be moving to the Five-Eight next season.

Hastings will almost certainly be the halfback, so that leaves Gamble out of the 17

 

[Big Pete]

Not so fast.

 

[Wolfie]

Good god, Gamble at Fullback. WTF are they thinking.

 

[Super Freak]

Gamble at fullback?

I can't see it working. He's too slow. You don't need to be lightning fast, but you do need some speed.

 

[Foordy]

Then maybe O'Brien is trying to get sacked.

Gamble at fullback would be a disaster