Official THE RUMOUR MILL - Player Signings/Transfers ONLY!!!!

[Frenzy]

Here’s how it works

They offer BHU/Williams/Kaufusi good money to go next year

Motivated to make more money, and knowing there is an opportunity, that player and agent raise the concept of moving early.

They let Addin’s agent know too, so he can push for it also.

The Warriors concede because both their incoming and outgoing players (and agents) are pushing for it. It also frees them up some money this season to do <other good use of money>

That's the only way it would happen. Have someone ask for a release but even then I doubt the Warriors release him as they are in "the window" now.

I'm also of the belief that the Warriors conceded on a player trade because Fitz and co have probably given their word they won't do anything about getting him early. It's the Fitz way.

Anyway, I'm very interested to see the current mob lift and play for their futures at the club. They have pressure to perform now. Way too early to speculate on who will, won't, should, shouldn't go when season 2024 hasn't even started. It's a shootout now, let the better men win.

 

[Blair]

I reckon other clubs would be looking at our team now to see who they can take.
Dogs, storm, bunnies, wahs, dragons, dolphins, raiders are all after forwards. I wont be surprised if more than one leave for deals we can’t afford.

 

[bort]

I reckon other clubs would be looking at our team now to see who they can take.
Dogs, storm, bunnies, wahs, dragons, dolphins, raiders are all after forwards. I wont be surprised if more than one leave for deals we can’t afford.

Good news is there’s quite a few off contract across the league so plenty of options to look at rather than get in a bidding war - applies to us and other clubs

LOCK​

Jack de Belin, Matthew Eisenhuth, Zac Fulton, Max King, Isaac Liu, Damon Marshall, Trey Mooney, Tyrone Peachey, Ray Stone, Tevita Taumoepenu, Jazz Tevaga

11 players off contract

PROP​

Jesse Bromwich, Thomas Burgess, Jesse Colquhoun, Mat Croker, Sione Fainu, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Peter Hola, Samuel Hughes, Valingi Kepu, Liam Knight, Matthew Lodge, Makahesi Makatoa, Terrell May, Jordan McLean, Shaquai Mitchell, Tepai Moeroa, Francis Molo, Michael Molo, Jirah Momoisea, Ofahiki Ogden, Chris Patolo, Aaron Pene, Ky Rodwell, Pasami Saulo, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Martin Taupau, Alec Tuitavake, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Jarrod Wallace, Aaron Woods

30 players off contract

SECOND-ROW​

Jacob Alick, Shawn Blore, Billy Burns, Michael Chee-Kam, Angus Crichton, Tom Eisenhuth, Luke Garner, Klese Haas, Coen Hess, Zac Hosking, Brodie Jones, Karl Lawton, Ativalu Lisati, Ben Lovett, Sam McIntyre, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Joe Stimson, Jaydn Su'A, Wil Sullivan, Jackson Topine, Ben Trbojevic, Toni Tupouniua, Corey Waddell, Elliott Whitehead, Jack Williams

25 players off contract

 

[BurgoShark]

I’d be shocked if the Bulldogs don’t re-sign Damon Marshall. He’s a gun.

I think he would count as a developed player, so other clubs can’t sign him until round 6. Possibly some others on that list too.

Taukamo is the only Sharks developed player who is off contract in 2024. It’s possible Bradbury qualifies too, but borderline.

 

[Proud Shark]

I’d be shocked if the Bulldogs don’t re-sign Damon Marshall. He’s a gun.

I think he would count as a developed player, so other clubs can’t sign him until round 6. Possibly some others on that list too.

Taukamo is the only Sharks developed player who is off contract in 2024. It’s possible Bradbury qualifies too, but borderline.

Can you clarify this rule? I've never heard of a limit to when you can sign developed players.

 

[Gumby]

Ronald Volkmann signs a 2 year deal with the dragons effective immediately.

 

[stalefish]

for big $$ i assume

 

[Sevshark]

Ronald Volkmann signs a 2 year deal with the dragons effective immediately.

That's actually a good pick-up

 

[Seenoevil]

Not sure if it has been mentioned
But, Junior Tupau signed with dolphins

 

[Gumby]

That's actually a good pick-up

Yeah I rate him. He’ll get a crack at the 5/8 spot along with Flanagan. Good career move. He should get plenty of games across the next 2 years.

 

[bort]

Volkman heard about that 500k that just got cleared up by Amones sacking obviously

But agree good move for him and dragons

Their recruitment drive moves back to net 0 instead of -1

 

[BurgoShark]

Can you clarify this rule? I've never heard of a limit to when you can sign developed players.

Not confirmed, but was reported by DT around the time of new cap / CBA being done.

Developed player is anyone who has been contracted for 2+ years but has played less than 6 games in NRL/Cup combined.

Nov 1 does not apply to developed players. For them it is after round 6 in their expiring contract year. The idea is that it gives teams an extra pre-season + 6 weeks to evaluate their young talent.

Taukamo definitely counts.

For Bradbury, this coming year is year 2 - so anyone’s guess whether that counts.

Guys like Puru and Berrell who have played heaps of cup don’t count.

 

[Gumby]

Edrick Lee set to join the super league

 

[CrazyMatt]

Ronald Volkmann signs a 2 year deal with the dragons effective immediately.

That’s a very good get for them, pathway is blocked at the Warriors so it’s a move that’ll suit him, also getting to learn off Ben Hunt won’t hurt.

 

[Gumby]

Moses Suli re signs with the dragons for 3 years.

 

[Frenzy]

Moses Suli re signs with the dragons for 3 years.

He'll save them

 

[Frenzy]

I’d be shocked if the Bulldogs don’t re-sign Damon Marshall. He’s a gun.

I think he would count as a developed player, so other clubs can’t sign him until round 6. Possibly some others on that list too.

Taukamo is the only Sharks developed player who is off contract in 2024. It’s possible Bradbury qualifies too, but borderline.

Was Iro on a Jets or a Sharks contract in 2022?

 

[Western Sharkie]

Was Iro on a Jets or a Sharks contract in 2022?

“Development player” for Sharks I think

 

[HaroldBishop]

Heard a rumour some famous dude was born on this day couple of thousand years ago.

 

[bort]

Heard a rumour some famous dude was born on this day couple of thousand years ago.

Jimmy Buffetts not that old