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Looking at the score in sg ball on the weekend looks like it might be starting to work
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Working just in time for the Roosters to sweep in and sign a few players?

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That is fair to keep in mind. The question for mine is can Gus shield Ciraldo long enough so that he gets the chance to realise that vision? Flanno's only one game in, but that game has looked a lot better than virtually any Dogs game in the past two years. I never see it as a good sign when a player switches clubs and almost immediately seems a better player, either. That's not based on science or anything, but it's not a great look... especially when that player was your club captain. That's just visuals, I get it, but that's a big part of a coach keeping his job these days.
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Jury still out (IMO) on the Dragons... the Titans turned up with half a cup team.
 
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MrDravid said:
Working just in time for the Roosters to sweep in and sign a few players?


Jury still out (IMO) on the Dragons... the Titans turned up with half a cup team.
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Of course, it's just round one. The comparison was more how the Dragons turned up compared to the last two years of the Bulldogs. It's a tiny sample, but seeing the Dragons players at near the peak of their abilities after how they've been playing is undeniable.
 
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Chad Townsend’s Cowboys future undecided

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Chad Townsend is yet to receive a contract extension offer from the North Queensland Cowboys but the 2016 Cronulla premiership winner insists he is comfortable with his position.
Now in his 14th season, Townsend remains off-contract at the end of the year and is realistic about his future.

“I don’t have any plans at the moment. I’m taking it day by day,” he said.

“I still feel really good physically and mentally. At this stage, I think I want to play on.

“It’s going to be circumstantial. It will all play out. I’m not really stressed or worried about what’s going to happen.

“If there’s an opportunity that suits me and my family I’ll take it. If it’s not there then so be it.

“I just want to take every session, day and game like it is my last, but also be optimistic that I will play on if I want to.

“We (Cowboys and I) haven’t had any conversations yet. I understand they’ve got to make a business decision and I’ve got to make a decision as well.

“I’m very grateful for my time in the north so far with the Cows. If it’s my last season, it’s been a great ride.”

With 243 NRL games under his belt since his 2011 debut, Townsend is among a number of older playmakers still performing in first grade.

That has given him confidence that he could extend his NRL career beyond 2024.

“I’d love to keep playing in the NRL,” he said.

“This is my 14th year and I’ve come off a really good pre-season. I hit a personal best in my 1.2km time trial and a new top speed.

“I gave it my all this pre-season. As you get older, things get a little bit harder but I was really happy.

“The coaches are calling me Benjamin Button. I feel really good, mentally clear and my body feels great. That’s what’s spurring me on.

“Seeing guys like DCE (Daly Cherry-Evans), Ben Hunt, Adam Reynolds and those boys in the halves still playing well gives me confidence.

“I’m off-contract and questions will be asked but I don’t have the answers at the moment.”
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MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR MOVE THAT WILL SHAKE UP NRL TRANSFERS

(same link as the Chad story)

tl;dr Luki likely to re-sign this week. Dolphins chasing Finefeuiaki. Cowboys monitoring Howarth. Storm keen on Utoikamanu.

The Dolphins are believed to be weighing up a multimillion dollar play for North Queensland back rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki in a move that could have serious ramifications for two of their interstate rivals.

Finefeuiaki, off contract at the end of this season, is believed to be open to a switch of clubs after finding himself trapped behind Heilum Luki and Jeremiah Nanai for a starting spot at the Cowboys.

Sources close to the Cowboys confirmed they were bracing for the Dolphins to step up their pursuit of Finefeuiaki after their Queensland rivals failed with a mega-bid for Luki.

Luki, who entrenched himself as one of North Queensland’s starting second rowers with a big performance against the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. is expected to confirm a long-term deal with the Cowboys this week.

The Dragons were also monitoring Finefeuiaki but dropped off when they signed Luciano Leilua from the Cowboys. The Dolphins have now moved into pole position, although this masthead understands they are yet to make a formal offer for the 20-year-old.

Finefeuiaki made his first grade debut for the Cowboys last season and has chalked up 13 games in the top grade, scoring two tries and stamping himself as one of the most promising forwards in the game.

However, he has had to sit behind Luki and Jeremiah Nanai, both of whom have committed to the Cowboys on long-term deals.

The Dolphins would offer Finefeuiaki a starting spot next season as well as the chance to move back to southeast Queensland – he went to school in Ipswich after moving to Australia at the age of 11.

His future is set to have an impact for Melbourne and the Wests Tigers. The Cowboys are believed to be monitoring Storm back rower Jack Howarth, having identified him as a player who could help replenish their back row stocks should they need more depth in the position.

Howarth, is signed to a long-term deal in Melbourne but has struggled to crack the starting side, having played only one game in first grade.

Should the Cowboys step up their interest and the Storm allow him to leave, it would free up salary cap space for Melbourne to launch a bid for Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu.

Utoikamanu has a clause in his contract which allows him to leave at the end of the season should the Tigers fail to make the finals.

It is understood the Storm are watching developments with Utoikamanu closely as they look to add strength to their front row.
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Su’a Fa’alongo signs 5 year extension with the storm. Very strange this. They’ve got Paps, Munster, Hughes all locked up long term. I don’t see where he will play. Surely he won’t be happy with being 14 every week.
 
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Su’a Fa’alongo signs 5 year extension with the storm. Very strange this. They’ve got Paps, Munster, Hughes all locked up long term. I don’t see where he will play. Surely he won’t be happy with being 14 every week.
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Isn't paps off contract end of next year?
If he goes down with another major injury I think they will look to move him on.
 
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Isn't paps off contract end of next year?
If he goes down with another major injury I think they will look to move him on.
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I just had a search and yes he is. I honestly thought he was locked in till around 2026 at least. My mistake.
 
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Panthers have given alamoti an extension, that plus May's "Last Ride" post would suggest he's leaving.

Will be very interesting if he signs somewhere other than Roosters before Terrell makes a decision.
 
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Word is May is all but signed with the rorters. Terrell has re re signed too according to the rumours going around
 
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Word is May is all but signed with the rorters. Terrell has re re signed too according to the rumours going around
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Doubt the Dragons pull this off
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The St George Illawarra Dragons are reportedly toying with the notion of uniting all three of the May brothers under the one banner as part of a package deal.

This latest report from The Sydney Morning Herald arises at a point in which Terrell May is currently in contract negotiations with the Chooks, with the 24-year-old said to be close to signing a two-year extension.

However, despite the Roosters' forerunning position, both Canterbury and the Dragons are said to be circling the rat-tailed prop, with the latter club also said to be keen on signing one, or both, of May's brothers, Taylan and Tyrone.

This proposed package deal comes in the wake of the brothers' public comments in which they have stated their desire to play with one another at the professional level.

At present, Taylan currently plies his trade at the feet of the Blue Mountains, while Tyrone calls the Northern Hemisphere home, playing for Super League outfit Hull KR.

While Tyrone's current contract may keep him from completing any family reunion at Kogarah, both Terrell and Taylan are in the Dragons' sights, according to head coach Shane Flanagan.

“If they are going to go to market, we would be interested,” Flanagan told The Sydney Morning Herald.

“At the moment, I don't know if they're going to consider leaving their current clubs. If they are, we will definitely look at it. One plays in the outside backs and is a dangerous player from a good club. Same with [Terrrell], he's from a good club and I've heard Trent Robinson talk about the motor that he has.

“I don't want to jump in too far when I don't know if they are considering leaving their club.”

Any ability to tie the trio under the same banner, however, becomes complicated because separate managers represent all three brothers
 
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Any struggling club would be mad not to offer overs to get them in. Both Taylan and Terrell look like world beaters. If Saints or Dogs were to land them I their squads improve drastically. If the cost is throwing a small contract at Tyrone when he comes off contract so be it.
 
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Proud Shark said:
Any struggling club would be mad not to offer overs to get them in. Both Taylan and Terrell look like world beaters. If Saints or Dogs were to land them I their squads improve drastically. If the cost is throwing a small contract at Tyrone when he comes off contract so be it.
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Yeah I agree. I'm no fan of Tyrone but if you have to sling him 200k to get the brothers to a shitty club, you're doing it.
 
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