NRL Players off contract beyond 2013

[kurtsherlock6]

The scary thing is that a lot of the rumors that seem to pass through here are actually coming true. It may sound like I believe in santa Clause by saying this but there may be some people on this site who are in the know.

Actually, i think your right about this, it's just the who & when that i'm not always sure about.

[Guest]

Lol at stopped reading at Hodgson... I thought you stopped before that?

Record tv deals and advertising deals tells me someone is liking the footy even if your not Dubai. Richie Faaso, Jaiman Lowe, Sisa Waqa are all fringe first graders... They won a competition last year. Jon Wright, Josh Jackson, Dale Finucane are all strong young talent who went within 80 mins of premiership, same for Kris Keating and Corey Payne who are fringe first graders.

Hypothetically Dubai..... Should we had been allowed to play in competition in 2010 competition based on our 2009 performance?

Well of course. We are a foundation club, and have played every year.

With these record TV deals you would have thought the NRL would be jumping at the chance to include another mediocre team, however I think you will find they decided to hold off on expansion.

Seems they agree with me.

[Guest]

For those that are interseted these are all the players from each team offcontract,,,

Also just for fun from the list of offcontract players below if u could choose 1 player from each team & 2 from Roosters which makes 17 players,,what random team would u put together & what would u call them

NRL PLAYERS OFF CONTRACT AFTER 2013 SEASON*

BRONCOS
Corey Norman
Scott Anderson
Matt Gillett
Dale Copley

RAIDERS
Sam Williams
Joel Thompson
Glen Buttriss
Joe Picker
Mick Picker
Brett White
Shaun Berrigan
Jarrod Croker
Sandor Earl

BULLDOGS
Josh Reynolds
Greg Eastwood
Frank Pritchard
Steve Turner
Kris Keating
Aiden Tolman
Corey Payne
Trent Hodkinson
Joel Romelo
Mitch Brown
Dene Halatau

SHARKS
Nathan Gardner
John Morris
Ben Pommeroy
Ben Ross
Todd Carney
Jeff Robson
Chad Townsend
Jayson Bukuya
Jon Green
Stuart Mills
Ricky Leutele
Mark Taufua
Anthony Tupou
Matt Wright

STORM
Gareth Widdop
Brett Finch
Junior Sa’u
Jason Ryles
Bryan Norrie
Justin O’Neill

SEA EAGLES
Jamie Lyon
George Rose
Brent Kite
David Williams
Ben Farrar
Justin Horo
Liam Foran
Jamie Buhrer

TITANS
Luke Bailey
Beau Falloon
Ryan James
Beau Henry
Ash Harrison

KNIGHTS
Aku Uate
James McManus
Kevin Naqaima
Matt Hilder
Danny Buderus
David Fa’alogo

EELS
Ben Roberts
Jarryd Hayne
Matt Keating
Ryan Morgan
Taniela Lasalo
Willie Tonga
Jacob Loko
Nathan Smith
Mitch Allgood




PANTHERS
Josh Mansour
Nathan Smith
Kevin Kingston
Ryan Simpkins
David Simmons
James Roberts
COWBOYS
Johnathan Thurston
Matt Bowen
Dallas Johnson
Matt Scott
Brent Tate
Kane Linnett
Anthony Mitchell
Michael Morgan
Robert Lui
Antonio Winterstein
Clint Greenshields

DRAGONS
Ben Creagh
Bronx Goodwin
Matt Prior
Jamie Soward
Matt Cooper
Michael Henderson
Junior Vai Vai

TIGERS
Robbie Farah
Jacob Miller
Marika Koriobete
Matt Groat
Joel Reddy
Matt Utai
Lote Tuqiri
Sean Meaney

RABBOTOHS
Bryson Goodwin
Nathan Peats
John Sutton
Shaun Corrigan
Matt King
David Tyrell
Dylan
Farrell

ROOSTERS
Daniel Tupou
Mitch Aubusson
Anthony Minichiello
Daniel Mortimer
Mitchell Pearce
Anthony Cherrington
Brad Takairangi
Sonny Bill Williams

WARRIORS
Feleti mateo

Scott- cowboys
Farrah- tigers
R.James- titans
SBW- us
J.Thompson- raiders
Mateo-warriors
Pearce-us
Carney-sharks
Mansour-panthers
Lyon-manly
Via Vai-dragons
Uate-knights
Hayne-parra

Gillette-broncs
Widdop-storm
Tolman-dogs
Tyrrel-Souths

Not a bad starting 13 if I do say so myself.
In all seriousness. If we don't get in SBW ear early and get an answer on next year I'd LOVE to sign Mateo. Freakish ball player who has been lumped with ordinary coach after ordinary coach and it doesn't improve this year with that half whit Elliott heading over.

[Guest]

Well of course. We are a foundation club, and have played every year.

With these record TV deals you would have thought the NRL would be jumping at the chance to include another mediocre team, however I think you will find they decided to hold off on expansion.

Seems they agree with me.

You used quality of footballers as reasoning for non expansion. The ARLC are not using and never would use quality of player as their justification for non expansion.

Record tv deals as I mentioned it was in response to you saying the football is below par and not an appropriate standard-young guys not aiming up, too many fringe players etc etc. Advertising and tv deals brokered last year would suggest different to your opinion in other words. That Pete the Punter is enjoying the NRL product as a whole, from mismatches at NRL level down through the ranks where communication giants like Telstra get involved in kids footy. If I related the tv rights to needing to "jump" at expansion I would understand your comment.. But in the discussion and in reference to what I said your comment is irrelevant.

I actually agree with you on expansion, for the minute..... So we don't have another Gold Coast.... But there needs to be another team representing western Brisbane/Ipswich/Logan sooner rather than later. And we more than have the talent to maintain the 'NRL show' at the level it is.

[Burnt Rooster]

Kurt I am the one who reported it originally in here, I have a good source at saints, and he had twigged me a few times over the years of pending Saints signatures, and he has been right everytime. Apparentyly saints have thrown ridiculous money at him, for a two year contract, possibly with a 3rd year option, and Pearce has given them the nod, he'll be there in 2014.

[Guest]

Kurt I am the one who reported it originally in here, I have a good source at saints, and he had twigged me a few times over the years of pending Saints signatures, and he has been right everytime. Apparentyly saints have thrown ridiculous money at him, for a two year contract, possibly with a 3rd year option, and Pearce has given them the nod, he'll be there in 2014.

Another glory chaser....

I'll remember to pull this out when he signs with the mighty chooks for another four in July.

[Guest]

Kurt I am the one who reported it originally in here, I have a good source at saints, and he had twigged me a few times over the years of pending Saints signatures, and he has been right everytime. Apparentyly saints have thrown ridiculous money at him, for a two year contract, possibly with a 3rd year option, and Pearce has given them the nod, he'll be there in 2014.

Not doubting your source but if you had a choice between the two rosters who would you rather work with.
If the goons had already got there man why would they go and buy two young halves aswell. Drinkwater is a very talented footy player IMO. Money plays a big factor in decision making I know that but it's only 1 part. If I'm a halfback in the NRL and a couple of clubs are chasing me I'm going to the one with the most talent around me. What you miss out in money terms is a small shortfall for playing in a competitive team and maybe even a premiership team too

[Headless Chook]

You used quality of footballers as reasoning for non expansion. The ARLC are not using and never would use quality of player as their justification for non expansion.

Record tv deals as I mentioned it was in response to you saying the football is below par and not an appropriate standard-young guys not aiming up, too many fringe players etc etc. Advertising and tv deals brokered last year would suggest different to your opinion in other words. That Pete the Punter is enjoying the NRL product as a whole, from mismatches at NRL level down through the ranks where communication giants like Telstra get involved in kids footy. If I related the tv rights to needing to "jump" at expansion I would understand your comment.. But in the discussion and in reference to what I said your comment is irrelevant.

I actually agree with you on expansion, for the minute..... So we don't have another Gold Coast.... But there needs to be another team representing western Brisbane/Ipswich/Logan sooner rather than later. And we more than have the talent to maintain the 'NRL show' at the level it is.

So you think the standard of footy today is as good as it was 6 or 7 years ago?

[HEGtheROOSTER]

But there needs to be another team representing western Brisbane/Ipswich/Logan sooner rather than later. And we more than have the talent to maintain the 'NRL show' at the level it is.

Amen to that....

Would also make the Broncos do a bit more development in SEQ instead of doing SFA, then claiming every player North of the Yatala Pie Shop as a local junior they have "developed"

Also, there are enough real footy fans in the greater Brisbane area (particularly the Logan/ Ipswich/ Western corridor) to make it work in terms of bums on seats....

[Jacks Fur Coat]

You used quality of footballers as reasoning for non expansion. The ARLC are not using and never would use quality of player as their justification for non expansion.

Record tv deals as I mentioned it was in response to you saying the football is below par and not an appropriate standard-young guys not aiming up, too many fringe players etc etc. Advertising and tv deals brokered last year would suggest different to your opinion in other words. That Pete the Punter is enjoying the NRL product as a whole, from mismatches at NRL level down through the ranks where communication giants like Telstra get involved in kids footy. If I related the tv rights to needing to "jump" at expansion I would understand your comment.. But in the discussion and in reference to what I said your comment is irrelevant.

I actually agree with you on expansion, for the minute..... So we don't have another Gold Coast.... But there needs to be another team representing western Brisbane/Ipswich/Logan sooner rather than later. And we more than have the talent to maintain the 'NRL show' at the level it is.

So you think the standard of footy today is as good as it was 6 or 7 years ago?

If there has been a decline in the standard its not related to any thinning of player talent.

Its due to poor officiating and rule interpretation by referees and their coaches, and secondly the focus of modern day coaches on the wrestle.

[SConcierge]

If there has been a decline in the standard its not related to any thinning of player talent.

Its due to poor officiating and rule interpretation by referees and their coaches, and secondly the focus of modern day coaches on the wrestle.

lets hope they clean that out thats whats stuffing the game

[Guest]

So you think the standard of footy today is as good as it was 6 or 7 years ago?

Standard of footy-2 different eras mate and again it has nothing to do with amount of talent. It's like comparing apples and oranges. The way teams play now to back 7 years is different. The way they're coached is different. Rules are different. All that aside the game is in best place it's ever been in in terms of sustainability, funding, volunteer numbers etc. I will happily say the players are 10% more skilled, faster, stronger etc than 7 years ago, and there's more of them (players at that level).

[Guest]

You used quality of footballers as reasoning for non expansion. The ARLC are not using and never would use quality of player as their justification for non expansion.

Record tv deals as I mentioned it was in response to you saying the football is below par and not an appropriate standard-young guys not aiming up, too many fringe players etc etc. Advertising and tv deals brokered last year would suggest different to your opinion in other words. That Pete the Punter is enjoying the NRL product as a whole, from mismatches at NRL level down through the ranks where communication giants like Telstra get involved in kids footy. If I related the tv rights to needing to "jump" at expansion I would understand your comment.. But in the discussion and in reference to what I said your comment is irrelevant.

I actually agree with you on expansion, for the minute..... So we don't have another Gold Coast.... But there needs to be another team representing western Brisbane/Ipswich/Logan sooner rather than later. And we more than have the talent to maintain the 'NRL show' at the level it is.

You have misinterpreted my comments if you think I am saying the state of the entire game is below par.

Our discussion was in relation to there being enough talet for an additional team. Whilst we have 4 or 5 teams at the top of their games, the bottom 4 or 5 are generally hopeless.

I don't see the Panthers or Parramatta on 9's Friday night coverage too often. It's because their product is rubbish.

I am certain depth of talent is a consideration when deciding on expansion, of course not the only consideration.

Look at the Super Rugby, they included the Rebels and the general quality of Australian teams has suffered significantly.

On the topic of including another team in QLD, by all means, just get rid of a Sydney based team.

[Guest]

You have misinterpreted my comments if you think I am saying the state of the entire game is below par.

Our discussion was in relation to there being enough talet for an additional team. Whilst we have 4 or 5 teams at the top of their games, the bottom 4 or 5 are generally hopeless.

I don't see the Panthers or Parramatta on 9's Friday night coverage too often. It's because their product is rubbish.

I am certain depth of talent is a consideration when deciding on expansion, of course not the only consideration.

Look at the Super Rugby, they included the Rebels and the general quality of Australian teams has suffered significantly.

On the topic of including another team in QLD, by all means, just get rid of a Sydney based team.

Biggest crowd for one single match (outside of the finals series) last year was para v st George... Arguably two most boring teams to watch last year... Somehow people still seemed to want to watch....

The position of super rugby franchises is much more a reflection of Australian rugby as a whole in my opinion, especially their talent pool and the product they have. Our talent group/pool is 1000 times theirs. Hence they want to poach our players all the time. Even our mediocre ones-Saffy and Vuna.

[Headless Chook]

Biggest crowd for one single match (outside of the finals series) last year was para v st George... Arguably two most boring teams to watch last year... Somehow people still seemed to want to watch....

The position of super rugby franchises is much more a reflection of Australian rugby as a whole in my opinion, especially their talent pool and the product they have. Our talent group/pool is 1000 times theirs. Hence they want to poach our players all the time. Even our mediocre ones-Saffy and Vuna.

If only those teams can get club legends to retire from the game every time they meet I'm sure the crowds will remain huge. You really think all those people were there because of the quality about to be served up to them? You talk about comparing apples to oranges....