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By James Collins Rugby League

Sheffield Star Published on Tuesday 13 September 2011 07:59

SHEFFIELD Eagles are set to announce their first new signings ahead of the 2012 season.

It will see the return of half-back Dominic Brambani from Dewsbury Rams and the signing of centre Duane Straugheir from York City Knights.

The return of Brambani from relegated Dewsbury Rams will fill the Eagles’ long-time need for an experienced half-back to partner Simon Brown.

Brambani was with Eagles in the 2007 and 2008 seasons, playing 51 games. After a spell in Australia he joined Dewsbury. Dewsbury coach Warren Jowett has accepted that Brambani will rejoin the Eagles. He said: “I’ve had two good seasons out of Dom, he’s been a good player for me.”

York boss Dave Woods said: “Sheffield have taken one of our best players in Duane.”

Straugheir joined York from Bradford Bulls this season. A tall, powerful runner, he would give options in the backs and the back row of the pack.

A third deal could see former centre Tangi Ropati returning to the club from Widnes Vikings. Ropati was signed by Widnes at the start of the season but was one of 13 players told last month they were not being offered new contracts when the Vikings move to Super League.

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Now you have signed brambani (kicker in general play) and knowlsy (conversition kicker) is there room for brownie if not will you miss him

[hawk-eye]

Simon Brown is an integral part of the team, having extra kicking options is a bonus and will ensure the opposition have to cover at least two kickers when we have the ball and increase the number of potential place kickers to give cover for injury or loss of form. The aim is to provide strength in depth.