NRL Player Movements & Rumours

[Mustafur]

I just don't like o'sullivan, pretty much the long and the short of it

What did SoS do?

 

[ZTop]

What did SoS do?

Wrong person sorry

 

[Allo]

"Jake Turpin is off-contract in 2023 and has failed to cement his place at the Broncos and Tri-colours, but he is a promising dummyhalf with toughness and creativity. Turpin is looking for an opportunity to grow into a regular first grade starter"

I mean, these guys clearly don't watch league.

 

[Sproj]

I see Canberra is interested in Lachlan Lam, that would be a great pick up for them, he's my ideal Reynolds replacement when the time comes if we haven't discovered someone and Black likely still being too young.

 

[Kimlo]

Luai split with his manager, NRL rules 3 months before changing management, so he'll be going to open market Nov 1.

 

[Foordy]

Bradmen best is also testing the market after making his origin debut.

 

[Foordy]

Luai split with his manager, NRL rules 3 months before changing management, so he'll be going to open market Nov 1.

He's been linked with a $1 million a season move to the Bulldogs ... sorry chicken sandwich.

 

[Sproj]

That would be wonderful for three reasons:
1. He isn't what Canterbury need
2. He would join a team that would continue to lose
3. Chicken Sandwich would be shafted.

 

[Sproj]

Guess which team is reportedly being linked to a big money offer for Best...

 

[Xzei]

Guess which team is reportedly being linked to a big money offer for Best...

 

[Sproj]

Liam Knight to the Dogs immediately. Weird that Souths have let him go but that is a very good pick up for the Dogs, they need serviceable forwards.

 

[Wolfie]

He's been linked with a $1 million a season move to the Bulldogs ... sorry chicken sandwich.

He will be off to the club he actually wants to play for after his doggies pitstop.

 

[Big Pete]

Liam Knight to the Dogs immediately. Weird that Souths have let him go but that is a very good pick up for the Dogs, they need serviceable forwards.

The Dogs are absolutely desperate for forwards and Knight has struggled since 2021. It seems like a no-brainer and it'll be interesting to see who the Rabbits pick up or promote before August 4th.

 

[BroncsFan]

The Dogs are absolutely desperate for forwards and Knight has struggled since 2021. It seems like a no-brainer and it'll be interesting to see who the Rabbits pick up or promote before August 4th.

How many more spots do the dogs have in their top 30... seems like they've picked up a ton of mid season transfers this year.

 

[Big Pete]

How many more spots do the dogs have in their top 30... seems like they've picked up a ton of mid season transfers this year.

Kautoga must be a development deal.

They've picked up a few haven't they? Oloapu, Quai-Ward, Sexton and now Knight. I know they had Biondi-Odo exempt from their squad. If Kautoga is a development deal (I believe he and Iverson Matai swapped) then Knight takes up their final spot. Keep in mind, Brandon Clarke is back at the Capras which suggests to me he was released from his NRL deal.

Jayden Tanner, Blake Wilson, Harrison Edwards, Kurtis Morrin, Khaled Rajab etc. must be on train and trial deals.

 

[Foordy]

Raymond Faitala-Mariner and his manager claim that no-one at the Bulldogs has informed them that RFM will be free to look elsewhere for 2024.

RFM's manager, Ernie Santone said:

“I have spoken to Ray and he is in the dark just as much as I am at this stage,” Santone said.

“I have had no official contact from Canterbury to say he has permission to leave or talk to other clubs so l am disappointed with all the talk coming out of the club.

“From my point of view, we signed a new three-year contract 12 months ago.

“So this is all coming from the club because there’s no reason why we would be looking anywhere else, that’s for sure.

“The fact I haven’t been told, one way or the other if it’s true or not, or if there is a denial, I’m a little perplexed by.

“At this stage, there is no official communication that he is free to talk to other clubs and I am disappointed not to have heard from the club at this stage.

“I will say I’m highly disappointed to read that the club, if true, has regretted making Ray the club captain considering the turmoil (with season-ending injuries) he has been through at the club.

“To be honest with you, I have given Canterbury enough leeway. It’s 2 o’clock on Monday, I have made inquiries to get something and haven’t got it yet.”


Asked what he would do now, Santone said:

“I can’t do anything. He is contracted to Canterbury. This is what I don’t understand.”


Santone has denied speculation that RFM contacted the club upset with the Bulldogs intensive training program and the position he gets selected in.

“Ray and I can categorically say that I never complained to Canterbury about what position he played or his intensity,” he said.

 

[Mick_Hancock]

BRONCOS

Spots left in the Top 30: 3

What they need: With Thomas Flegler and Jordan Riki not expected to return from injury until Round 22 and 24 respectively, it wouldn’t hurt to add a couple of extra options to the forwards stocks. Hooker is still an area that could be strengthened too — if the right player becomes available.

Who they should target: If the Dragons do give into Ben Hunt’s release request, no doubt the Broncos will jump at the opportunity to sign the veteran playmaker before the business end of the season, but that seems unlikely. Although Hunt has carved out a long and successful career at halfback, he’s played hooker for Queensland and Australia. Put Hunt in the No.9 jersey and the Broncos instantly become premiership favourites. Manly’s Karl Lawton would be a handy pick-up given he can do a job at hooker and in the second row, but he’s contracted until the end of 2024 and it’s hard to see the Sea Eagles letting him go. As for bolstering the forwards, it would make sense to try and get Fletcher Baker from the Roosters early given he‘s due to arrive to Red Hill in November on a two-year deal. He’s filled in for seven NRL games for the Chooks this season but he might not be needed for much longer if they don’t click into gear and start pushing for finals. Peter Hola has been one of the Raiders’ best in New South Wales Cup but can’t get a crack in the NRL side. He has a mutual option for next season — perhaps that’s an opportunity for the Broncos pounce now. The club could potentially bring back Ethan Bullemor from Manly. Jayden Nikorima can cover hooker/half but hasn’t played any NRL this year. Knights second-rower Brodie Jones, Dragons counterpart Billy Burns and versatile Souths prop Liam Knight are other options to strengthen the Broncos’ depth in the forwards.

Did you read it?

WTF is this dribble??! Who writes this shit?
Have they watched 1 game of league, ever?

 

[Sproj]

I tell you who I reckon one of the biggest problems at the Dogs is - Burton. He can’t defend, like at all. He seems to go alright at centre, well he did for Penrith but at the Dogs, he is an absolute turnstile. Unless they find a second rower who can defend for two players, he can’t play 6. He makes Lockyer look like Toni’s Carroll he is that bad.