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Also mentioned that the 3 or 4 that haven't been announced yet, is due to it being preseason and them wanting to focus on football and not media. I would lean towards these being starting players from other teams - as the headlines and media wouldn't be too full on for lower grade or those on the edge of first grade.
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it's exactly how it was like before christmas.
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I think you are right but maybe not as many as you think.
according to their football gm they have 17 signed with 14 announced.
I'd say 3 more after Vae'ila.
4 sharkies in your view?
It won’t be Jesse Ramien, he won’t leave family that are based on the Central Coast.
Thank you for posting so many updates and being positive about this topicHow Jahrome Hughes’ transformation has become Jayden Campbell’s blueprint
The Titans star also revealed his reasons for turning down the Perth Bears, and instead continue his famous father’s legacy.www.smh.com.au
Why Campbell turned down Bears to continue famous father’s legacy
Jayden Campbell has revealed how close he came to becoming the Perth Bears’ maiden marquee signing, before opting to continue the Gold Coast legacy started by his famous father.
Throughout his childhood, Campbell watched as dad Preston set about building the Titans – becoming the club’s inaugural captain and recruit.
So when the Mal Meninga-led Bears came calling, the 26-year-old found himself at a crossroads.
Should he remain faithful to his hometown outfit, or replicate Campbell senior in launching a new frontier in the west?
He chose the former, inking a five-year contract extension through to the end of 2031.
“I don’t want to say it entertained me, but it’s intriguing being part of something new. But at the same time, the Titans are still a young club in a way, and I can still be part of something new here by changing things around here and making it successful,” Campbell told this masthead.
“That’s the thing that also intrigued me to stay. I grew up on the Gold Coast, my family is here, my friends are here, but also I’ve been part of a few tough years here.
“Results haven’t gone our way, coaches have come in and out, so I didn’t really want to jump ship where it was easier. I wanted to stay here and bring success to the Titans.”
Campbell will enter his second season as the Gold Coast’s first-choice halfback, having come through the ranks as a fullback, much like his father.
He admits he is not a “natural” No.7, but under coach Josh Hannay believes he is ready to steer the Titans’ ship alongside five-eighth AJ Brimson – showing promise with a try assist and linebreak assist in the side’s 42-12 trial win against Melbourne, before being subbed off at half-time.
Campbell laughs when he’s reminded that his father’s switch from fullback to halfback during his days at Cronulla led to a Dally M Medal, and says that while he seeks out the 2003 premiership winner when he feels the need, he largely avoids asking him for advice.
“He’s my dad first, he doesn’t like stepping on toes too much, or anything like that,” Campbell said.
“If I ask him for advice, he’ll give it, but he’s my father first, before football, so he tries to stay out of it as much as he can.”
Questions regarding Campbell’s capacity to be the Titans’ long-term halfback have been raised since he took the mantle last year – his instinctive running game lauded, but uncertainty lingering about his ability to overturn momentum swings and build pressure through his kicking game.
But after watching Melbourne Storm superstar Jahrome Hughes undergo the same transformation he is attempting, he has seen the blueprint for how to succeed.
Like Campbell, Hughes was originally a fullback before shifting to the scrum base. Despite being tasked with guiding his team around the park, he has been able to do so without giving up the elusive ball running that makes him one of the NRL’s most lethal attacking players.
“A hundred per cent,” Campbell said when asked if Hughes was the model on which he would build his game.
“It just gives me confidence I can do it myself. I’ve got a great coaching staff around me, great teammates, so that’s going to help me along the way as well.”
After four consecutive seasons wallowing in the NRL’s bottom four, Campbell senses change is afoot, based on the early days of Hannay’s tenure at Parkwood.
Campbell has noted an air of enjoyment at Titans HQ since the days of Des Hasler, with Hannay’s cultural rebuild leading to the contract extensions of Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Cooper Bai, despite extensive interest from rival clubs.
“We enjoy coming to training now, and we enjoy doing the hard work. It’s not that we didn’t want to do it – I don’t know how to put it into words, to be honest, without sounding wrong – but it’s a good feeling coming into training,” Campbell said.
“I’m not sure about the other boys, but for me, I play football because I love it, not because of what it brings and the other stuff that comes with it. In the past, it felt like a job a little bit – I know it is our job, but when you turn something you love into a job, you just lose enjoyment a little bit.
“That’s what I’m loving about Josh being here – he’s calm, he’s easy to get along with, he’s funny, but he’s just made the environment so much more enjoyable. He’s someone you want to play for.”
Jack Gosiewsk1 maybe looking at Bears or Chiefs?
Veteran Bronco gets another crack after bad breaks
Stoic Jack Gosiewski has another chance at starting the season at second-row for Brisbane as he aims for a rare injury-free run and a contract extension.au.news.yahoo.com
More on Scott Sorensen now a Bear (from 2027)
Four-time premiership winner Scott Sorensen signs with Perth Bears
The Perth Bears recruitment drive continues to build momentum with four-time NRL premiership winner and New Zealand Kiwis international Scott Sorensen set to join the club on a two-year deal to commence in 2027.
Following the Bears signing of Siosifa Talakai (it’ll be announced very soon) I’d also circle Cameron McInnes, Will Kennedy and Billy Burns as strong possibilities with Sione Katoa, Toby Rudolf and
souths are the other club. they might start clearing their decks sooner with 22 off contract players end of 2027. however interestingly enough its cowboys with most current unsigned players. they probably most similar to perth i.e. distance, isolation, etc.
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Yes I noticed that with Souths the other week when Haas signed with them, no doubt half of those leaving will cover for Haas’ signing lol.
I noticed Cody Walker is off contract, Bears target ?, you cannot beat experienced halves and Walker would be after a payday to wrap up his career.souths are the other club. they might start clearing their decks sooner with 22 off contract players end of 2027. however interestingly enough its cowboys with most current unsigned players. they probably most similar to perth i.e. distance, isolation, etc.
for end of this season it goes (anything substantial)
cowboys have 15 unsigned.
sharks have 14 unsigned.
dogs have 13 unsigned.
eels have 10 unsigned.
dragons have 10 unsigned.
dolphins have 9 unsigned.
warriors have 9 unsigned.
NRL Players Off Contract 2026: Full List of Free Agents & Expiring Contracts - Zero Tackle
The following list tracks every NRL player off contract at the end of the 2026 season. These players will be able to negotiate with rival clubs from November 1 under the NRL’s contracting rules, making them potential targets during the next transfer window. Use this page to see which players...
no chance. souths have no experienced halves and are getting an elite mid. walker re-signs one more year
If I was Cody Walker I would re-sign for one last season as well, especially with Haas joining their elite roster, Walker could go out a winner in the 2027 season.
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