Moves, Rumours,Judiciary, Injuries ...

[Graham]

 He's returning to the code he played as a youngster in Fiji. The hamstring problems he had seemed to settle him on the move which he sees as the best deal for the future of himself and his family. (He signed a deal in late November reportedly worth $1.8 million)

Edited February 27, 2020 by Graham

[Oxford]

On 02/02/2020 at 14:25, Sticklebricks said:

how many disappear  after one good season

Send'em to Salford, Watto'll sort them out!

[Graham]

Newcastle Knights have signed Tyronne Roberts-Davis.

The flyer, who joins the Club on a train and trial opportunity in November, has agreed to a one-year-deal.

At the age of 22, Roberts-Davis spent 2019 with Burleigh before joining the Knights on the promise of little more than a chance and he took it with both hands.

[Graham]

Brisbane Broncos have stood down forward Joe Ofahengaue for two NRL games after he pleaded guilty earlier this month to being in charge of a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol level in excess of the legal limit.

The Broncos took the decision to stand down the player after taking into consideration that it was not his first driving offence in recent years.

[Graham]

Newcastle Knights have re-signed centre Enari Tuala for a further season.

Having linked with the Club only three months ago on a 12-month deal, the 21-year-old has wasted little time impressing.

So much so, his hard work and positive attitude has been rewarded with a new contract.

[Graham]

Storm have set their sights on a player rated among the best young centres in England.

Jake Wardle, a powerhouse 21-year-old speedster from the Huddersfield club, has caught the eye of Storm scouts in the UK.

The Storm are believed to be set to make Wardle an attractive offer to join them for 2021.

[Graham]

Kiwi prop Renouf To'omaga is shaping as a bolter to make the Bulldogs' top squad for round one.

To'omaga has played just 13 games in his two years at Belmore but has done the hard yards over the summer and dropped several kilos.

He shone in the Bulldogs' 30-18 win over Cronulla in PNG a couple of weeks ago, scoring one try and setting up another, and was also solid in the loss to the Raiders last weekend.

[Graham]

[DoubleD]

31 minutes ago, Graham said:

That looks a fairly weak team to me, probably the weakest Warriors side for some time. I can't see them finishing anywhere but bottom 4. Green, Blair are both past their best. Nikorima is inconsistent. Burr, Egan are average. And that's the spine. They're really relying on RTS again

[Graham]

Maybe this bloke would have helped them. Too late now, Eels have locked him in for another couple of years:

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Parramatta Eels have landed a major signing coup on the eve of the new season with backrower Shaun Lane committing to the club until the end of 2023.

Apparently Lane’s new three-year deal is worth around the $1.3 million mark and ensures the Eels will start 2020 with a settled left edge.

 

[DavidM]

I was a big Lane fan when he burst through at the Dogs . Looked to have it all , then faded away . Parra have really brought him back to his best . 

[Graham]

Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards has signed a two-year extension, tying him to the club until the end of the 2022 season.

[Graham]

Raiders prop Royce Hunt has signed a one-year deal with the Cronulla Sharks, thus completing their roster for the 2020 season.

Hunt has been training with the Sharks since November as the 24-year old gets another opportunity under John Morris.

He made his debut for the Raiders in 2017 but only notched one first-grade game.

[Graham]

Queensland Origin forward Carl Webb has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

The news of the 38-year-old’s diagnosis is on the Queensland Rugby League website.

https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2020/03/05/men-of-league-backing-webb-in-motor-neurone-disease-battle/

[Graham]

Manly are set to offer coach Des Hasler a $3 million deal to remain with the Sea Eagles until the end of the 2024 season.

The club are keen on securing the future of Hasler and have tabled the offer to his management.

[Graham]

Launch photo for 2020 season:

 

https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/03/05/2020-season-launch--simply-the-best-//?utm_source=NRLFBContent&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=NetworkContent

Edited March 5, 2020 by Graham

[DavidM]

6 hours ago, Graham said:

Queensland Origin forward Carl Webb has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

The news of the 38-year-old’s diagnosis is on the Queensland Rugby League website.

https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2020/03/05/men-of-league-backing-webb-in-motor-neurone-disease-battle/

Didn’t know that . Incredibly sad , what a character and fine player he was . All the best to him

[Graham]

18 minutes ago, DavidM said:

Didn’t know that . Incredibly sad , what a character and fine player he was . All the best to him

Yes so very sad.

From Gordon Tallis who is full of praise for Carl as a player and a man:

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“It’s really sad. I think it was Sam Burgess’ dad that was the first time I’ve heard about it [MND],” added Tallis.

“On Tuesday Adam Maher, who played for Cronulla, passed away with the same disease. I know all Charlie’s teammates will rally around him.

“We’re trying to do something with the Cowboys, Broncos and Queensland RL. Between those organisations, I hope that we can for Charlie and his family.”

Webb is the latest former athlete to be diagnosed with the condition. South African rugby union player Joost van der Westhuizen passed away with the disease in 2017, while AFL great Neale Daniher and England rugby league international Rob Burrow have also been diagnosed with the condition in recent years.

[Graham]

Darius Boyd has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2020 season.

[Graham]

[Graham]

Melbourne Storm great Cameron Smith could play on in 2021.

Apparently he's no thought of finishing playing yet.

“I’m loving footy at the moment and while I’m doing that there is no thought of retirement,” Smith told Fox Sports.

“But things change and for me there will be a point throughout the year where I have the feeling of whether I am playing next year or not.

“The best thing about it is Craig’s (Bellamy) door is always open. I’ve had open discussions with him about my form and my position in the team, the role that I play and whether that is still relevant week to week. Whether it has changed or if he wants me to do something different.

[Graham]

[Graham]

Broncos coach Anthony Seibold will start Jesse Arthars on the wing and put Jamayne Isaako on the bench, despite also having Andrew McCullough on the pine. It leaves him with only two forwards on the bench. Alex Glenn (hamstring) is in doubt for the opener.

[Sports Prophet]

Morris to Roosters in Rd2 completed

[Graham]

I’m sure it’s right for him.

As for Sharks and the game in general I reserve judgement.