Confirmed Signings - 2012/13

[Big Pete]

Josh Starling (Tweed Heads) - Penrith

Source? He's already inked a deal with Brisbane.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Thanks goldthorpe. after looking at that list i think the sharks have recruited the best by far, you could say im biased but i honeslty think given our current form the club has done extremely well

Good depth at Prop and in the halves

Nothing else

 

[00digger00]

Source? He's already inked a deal with Brisbane.

Yeah he has. He was talking about it after they played redcliffe in that mud bath round 21

 

[nrlnrl]

Roosters sign Roger Tuivasa-Sheck - big wraps on this kid, played fullback at schoolboy level, sounds like a good long term replacement for Minichiello

http://www.roosters.com.au/default....itle=roosters-sign-highly-sought-after-junior

Roosters sign highly sought after junior
27/10/2011 9:25:08 AM
The Sydney Roosters have secured the services of up-and-coming New Zealand Schoolboy Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

With a number of NRL and rugby union clubs keen to sign him, the Roosters have signed Tuivasa-Sheck for the 2012 and 2013 seasons.

A standout player at the recent New Zealand Secondary Schools rugby league tournament, Tuivasa-Sheck, 18, captained Otahuhu College to victory.

A natural footballer, he also recently represented the New Zealand national schoolboy rugby union team against the Australian schoolboys.

Roosters recruitment manager, Peter O’Sullivan, believes that Tuivasa-Sheck has a big future in the NRL.

“It’s very exciting for the NRL and rugby league that Roger has decided to pursue a career in our game, as he has a great passion for rugby league.

“Roger possesses brilliant footwork and speed and with the interest in him from other NRL clubs and the Auckland Blues, this is a real coup for the Roosters.

“Off the field, Roger was school captain and comes from a strong family unit. He will be balancing his football commitments with study at Sydney University and we are all looking forward to watching him develop on and off the footy field over the next few years.”

Tuivasa-Sheck’s recruitment is in line with the Roosters policy of signing young players with whom the team can grow.

Tuivasa-Sheck will officially join the Roosters when the squad begins pre-season training next month.

 

[Patorick]

Brisbane Broncos
Signed: Luke Capewell [2012 – Titans], Petero Civoniceva [2012 – Panthers]
Released: Denan Kemp [ARU 7’s], Darren Lockyer [Retirement], Shane Tronc [Retirement]
Contract Extension: Corey Parker [2014], Justin Hodges [2014], Dale Copley [2013], Dunamis Lui [2013], Scott Anderson [2013], Kurt Bapitise [2013], Sam Thaiday [2015], Josh Hoffman [2015], Josh McGuire [2015]

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Signed: James Graham [2014 – St Helens]
Released: Michael Hodgson [Retirement], Jamal Idris [Titans], Jarred Hickey [ESL – Wakefield], Adam Sezer [Titans], Ben Roberts [Eels], Gary Warburton [ESL – Celtic], Andrew Ryan [Retirement]
Contract Extension: Josh Morris [2014], Bryson Goodwin [2012], Steve Turner [2012], Corey Payne [2013], Ben Barba [2015], Joel Romelo [2012]

Canberra Raiders
Signed: Shaun Berrigan [2012 – Warriors]
Released: Josh Miller [Dragons], Daniel Vidot [Dragons], Danny Galea [Panthers]
Contract Extension: Dane Tilse [2014], Sam Williams [2013], Mark Nicholls [2013], Tom Learoyd-Larhs [2014], Bronson Harrison [2014], Joe Picker [2013], David Shillington [2015],Blake Ferguson [2014]

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Signed: Mark Taufua [2013 – Knights], Jeff Robson [2013 – Eels], Sam Tagataese [2013 – Titans :Mid Season:], Andrew Fifita [2014 – Tigers], Bryce Gibbs [2014 – Tigers], Jon Green [2013 – Dragons], Isaac De Gois [2014 – Knights], Ben Ross [2013 – Rabbitohs], Todd Carney [2013 – Roosters]
Released: Luke Douglas [Titans], Kade Snowden [Knights], Taulima Tautai [Eels], Dean Collis [ESL – Wakefield], Broderick Wright [Pia Donkeys - Elite One Championship], Scott Porter [Pia Donkeys - Elite One Championship]
Contract Extension: Albert Kelly [2014], Stewart Mills [2013], Matthew Wright [2013], Chad Townsend [2013], John Morris [2012], John Williams [2012], Paul Gallen [2015]

Gold Coast Titans
Signed: Luke Douglas [2015 – Sharks], Jamal Idris [2016 – Bulldogs] Aiden Sezer [2013 – Bulldogs], Beau Champion [2014 – Storm], Nate Myles [2015 – Roosters], Beau Henry [2014 – Knights :Mid Season:], Beau Falloon [2013 – Rabbitohs], Phil Graham [2012 – Roosters]
Released: Nathan Friend [Warriors], Anthony Laffranchi [ESL – St Helens], Brad Meyers [Retirement], Esikeli Tonga [Eels], Sam Tagataese [Sharks :Mid Season:], Joseph Tomane [S15 – Brumbies], Will Matthews [Dragons], Clinton Toopi [Retirement], Shannon Walker [RU], Luke Capewell [Broncos], Preston Campbell [Retirement]
Contract Extension: Luke Bailey [2013], Jordan Rankin [2012]

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Signed:
Released: William Hopoate [Mormon Mission then to Eels], Shane Rodney [ESL – Harlequins FC], Michael Robertson [ESL - Harlequins FC]
Contract Extension: Tony Williams [2013], Vic Mauro [2013]

Melbourne Storm
Signed: Ryan Hoffman [2014 – Wigan], Jack Afamasaga [2011 – French Rugby]
Released: Chase Stanley [Dragons], Beau Champion [Titans], Adam Blair [Tigers], Atelea Vea [Dragons]
Contract Extension: Kevin Proctor [2014], Ryan Hinchcliffe [2013], Billy Slater [2015], Matthew Duffie [2014], Gareth Widdop [2013], Maurice Blair [2012], Sisa Waqa [2012], Bryan Norrie [2012], Rory Kostjasyn [2012]

Newcastle Knights
Signed: Kade Snowden [2015 – Sharks], Darius Boyd [2015 – Dragons], Timana Tahu [2013 – Panthers], Alex McKinnon [? – Dragons], Adam Cuthbertson [2014 – Dragons], Danny Buderus [2012 – Leeds]
Released: Cory Paterson [Cowboys :Mid Season:], Mark Taufua [Sharks], Beau Henry [Titans :Mid Season:], Keith Lulia [ESL – Bradford], Isaac De Gois [Sharks], Adam MacDougall [Retirement], Steven Southern [ESL – Wakefield], Antionio Kaufusi [ESL – Harlequins FC]
Contract Extension: Junior Sau [2013], Peter Mata’utia [2013], Wes Naiqama [2014], Ryan Stig [2013], Sam Anderson [2012]

New Zealand Warriors
Signed: Nathan Friend [2013 – Titans]
Released: Lance Hohaia [ESL – St Helens], Aaron Heremaia [ESL – Hull], Jeremy Latimore [Dragons], Brett Seymour [ESL – Hull], Joel Moon [ESL – Salford], Shaun Berrigan [Raiders]
Contract Extension: Sione Lousi [2013], Sam Lousi [2013], Glen Fishiiahi [2015], Sam Rapira [2012], James Maloney [2012], Jacob Lillyman [2013], Ukuma Ta’ai [2012], Isaac John [2012], Kevin Locke [2013]

North Queensland Cowboys
Signed: Cory Paterson [2013 – Knights :Mid Season:], Kane Linnett [2013 – Roosters]
Released: Leeson Ah Mau [Dragons], Willie Tonga [Eels], Will Tupou [S15 – Force]
Contract Extension: Matthew Bowen [2013], Tariq Sims [2015], Aaron Payne [2012]

Parramatta Eels
Signed: Chris Sandow [2014 – Rabbitohs], Ben Roberts [2013 – Bulldogs], Esikeli Tonga [2013 – Titans], Joseph Paulo [2012 – Panthers :Mid Season:], Taulima Tautai [2013 – Sharks], Willie Tonga [2014 – Cowboys], William Hopoate [from 2014 – 2016]
Released: Anthony Mitchell [Roosters :Mid Season:], Jeff Robson [Sharks], Joel Reddy [Tigers], Paul Whaturia [Retirement], Carl Webb [Retirement], Tom Humble [Tigers], Daniel Mortimer [Roosters], Manase Manuokafoa [ESL – Bradford]
Contract Extension: Tim Mannah [2014], Matthew Keating [2013], Jacob Loko [2013], Taniela Lasalo [2013], Mitchell Allgood [2013] Ryan Morgan [2013], Casey McGuire [2012]

Penrith Panthers
Signed: Taioalo Vaivai [2011 – Rabbitohs], Danny Galea [2013 – Panthers], Clint Newton [2013 – ESL Hull], Geoff Daniela [2013 – Tigers]
Released: Joseph Paulo [Eels :Mid Season:], Timana Tahu [Knights], Trent Waterhouse [ESL – Warrington], Shane Elford [Retirement], Matthew Bell [Tigers], Petero Civoniceva [Broncos], Adrian Purtell [ESL – Bradford]
Contract Extension: Sandor Earl [2012], Nathan Smith [2013], Nigel Plum [2013], Harry Siejka [2013]

St George Illawarra Dragons
Signed: Chase Stanley [2013 – Storm], Reece Simmonds [2011], Will Matthews [2013 – Titans], Jeremy Latimore [2012 – Warriors], Tim Moltzen [2014 – Tigers], Leeson Ah Mau [2013 – Cowboys], Atelea Vea [2012 – Storm], Josh Miller [2013 – Raiders], Daniel Vidot [2013 – Raiders]
Released: Darius Boyd [Knights], Jon Green [Sharks], Jack Bosden [Roosters], Alex McKinnon [Knights], Adam Cuthbertson [Knights], Mark Gasnier [Retirement], Ratu Peni Tagive [Roosters]
Contract Extension: Cameron King [2013], Jason Nighingale [2015], Kyle Stanley [2014], Nathan Fien [2013], Mitch Rein [2013], Bronx Goodwin [2013], Michael Greenfield [2012], Jack Stockwell [2014], Matt Cooper [2013]

South Sydney Rabbitohs
Signed: Luke Burgess [2013 – Leeds], Matt King [2013 – Warrington]
Released: Chris Sandow [Eels], Taioalo Vaivai [Panthers], Shannan McPherson [ESL - Crusaders RL], Beau Falloon [Titans], Rhys Wesser [Retirement], Ben Ross [Sharks]
Contract Extension: Issac Luke [2015], John Sutton [2014], Nathan Merritt [2014], Dave Tyrrell [2013], Chris McQueen [2013], Nathan Peats [2013]

Sydney Roosters
Signed: Anthony Mitchell [2012 – Eels :Mid Season:], Jack Bosden [2013 – Dragons], Ratu Peni Tagive [2013 – Dragons], Daniel Mortimer [2013 – Eels]
Released: Nate Myles [Titans], Mark Riddell [Retirement], Daniel Conn [Retirement], Kane Linnett [Cowboys], Phil Graham [Titans], Steve Naughton [Pia Donkeys - Elite One Championship], Johnathon Ford [Pia Donkeys - Elite One Championship], Todd Carney [Sharks]
Contract Extension: Braith Anasta [2012], Tom Symonds [2014], Tinirau Arona [2012], Aiden Guerra [2012]

Wests Tigers
Signed: Adam Blair [2015 – Storm], Joel Reddy [2013 – Eels], Matthew Bell [2012 – Panthers], John Grant [Rugby – Eastwood], Tom Humble [2012 – Eels]
Released: Wade McKinnon [ESL – Hull], Andrew Fifita [Sharks], Bryce Gibbs [Sharks], Tim Moltzen [Dragons], Todd Payten [Retirement], Taniela Tuiaki [Retirement], Jason Cayless [Retirement], Mark Flanagan [ESL – St Helens], Geoff Daniela [Panthers]
Contract Extension: Chris Lawrence [2016], Aaron Woods [2014], Blake Ayshford [2015]

AFAIK, Manly have signed Ben Farrar (Catalans), Liam Roach (Mackay) and Nick Skinner (Souths Logan) for next year.

 

[mean_maori_mean]

Roosters sign Roger Tuivasa-Sheck - big wraps on this kid, played fullback at schoolboy level, sounds like a good long term replacement for Minichiello

http://www.roosters.com.au/default....itle=roosters-sign-highly-sought-after-junior

Roosters sign highly sought after junior
27/10/2011 9:25:08 AM
The Sydney Roosters have secured the services of up-and-coming New Zealand Schoolboy Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

With a number of NRL and rugby union clubs keen to sign him, the Roosters have signed Tuivasa-Sheck for the 2012 and 2013 seasons.

A standout player at the recent New Zealand Secondary Schools rugby league tournament, Tuivasa-Sheck, 18, captained Otahuhu College to victory.

A natural footballer, he also recently represented the New Zealand national schoolboy rugby union team against the Australian schoolboys.

Roosters recruitment manager, Peter O’Sullivan, believes that Tuivasa-Sheck has a big future in the NRL.

“It’s very exciting for the NRL and rugby league that Roger has decided to pursue a career in our game, as he has a great passion for rugby league.

“Roger possesses brilliant footwork and speed and with the interest in him from other NRL clubs and the Auckland Blues, this is a real coup for the Roosters.

“Off the field, Roger was school captain and comes from a strong family unit. He will be balancing his football commitments with study at Sydney University and we are all looking forward to watching him develop on and off the footy field over the next few years.”

Tuivasa-Sheck’s recruitment is in line with the Roosters policy of signing young players with whom the team can grow.

Tuivasa-Sheck will officially join the Roosters when the squad begins pre-season training next month.

This guys was probably the most prized Junior in New Zealand IMO.
Played rugby and league - but more suited to league.
He is a gun fullback and played league winning both the Auckland and NZRL National League titles in 2011, won a NZRL U/17 rep title in 2010 and in 2011 also gained selection in the Auckland Blues Development sides and NZ Secondary Schools Rugby teams after playing school rugby.

He basically was been chased by Blues, Melbourne, Brisbane, NZ Warriors .. and probably most other clubs.

Dont worry about Dugan now IMO.
This guy has future in the NRL longterm.

 

[dogslife]

Thanks goldthorpe. after looking at that list i think the sharks have recruited the best by far, you could say im biased but i honeslty think given our current form the club has done extremely well

Would definately throw the Eels and Knights in ahead of the Sharks, but I can see where you're coming from, the Sharks have done well to attract those sorts of players

 

[dogslife]

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Signed: James Graham [2014 – St Helens]
Released: Michael Hodgson [Retirement], Jamal Idris [Titans], Jarred Hickey [ESL – Wakefield], Adam Sezer [Titans], Ben Roberts [Eels], Gary Warburton [ESL – Celtic], Andrew Ryan [Retirement]
Contract Extension: Josh Morris [2014], Bryson Goodwin [2012], Steve Turner [2012], Corey Payne [2013], Ben Barba [2015], Joel Romelo [2012]

Add to that list: Released - Mickey Paea [Hull KR - 2013], Chris Armit [Penrith - 2013], Junior Tia Kilifi [Free Agent], Ryan Tandy [Long Bay Correctional Centre?]

 

[cb4]

Would definately throw the Eels and Knights in ahead of the Sharks, but I can see where you're coming from, the Sharks have done well to attract those sorts of players

Knights maybe.

Eels, no way. They don't get Hoppa until 2014, so it dont count.

 

[DoggiesBro]

No way in the world are eels ahead of sharks. the only signing they got that is worth braging about is the tonga boys.

 

[caylo]

No way in the world are eels ahead of sharks. the only signing they got that is worth braging about is the tonga boys.

Considering we had one of the best packs in 2011 plus added Sandow (Rabbitohs best player plus topped 40/20 and field goals in 2011), Roberts and the Tonga brother it can be argued that our recruitment as been perfect for what we were looking for. Which better halfback ot 5-8 were on the market?

 

[gronkathon]

Considering we had one of the best packs in 2011

Highly debatable

Moi Moi only bothered clicking in late in the season, Horo was pretty bad, Hindmarsh is a toiling tackling machine. Maitua provided some spark but wasn't that great. Shackleton was average. Allgood was ok but not anywhere near good enough in rotation to claim a good pack status

Mannah was great as usual though

 

[dogslife]

Did not factor Ben Roberts in there at all

 

[richies]

what about the tigers forward pack with blair in it
fullback maybe there only concern atm especially if molten goes to saints

 

[jason taylor]

Highly debatable

Moi Moi only bothered clicking in late in the season, Horo was pretty bad, Hindmarsh is a toiling tackling machine. Maitua provided some spark but wasn't that great. Shackleton was average. Allgood was ok but not anywhere near good enough in rotation to claim a good pack status

Mannah was great as usual though

Moi Moi was great all season. He started to play 60+ mins a game

 

[hineyrulz]

Moi Moi was easily our best player all season.

 

[timka4]

Yeah I thought Moi Moi was pretty good, maybe bit slow first few rounds, but really picked up

 

[MrT]

No way in the world are eels ahead of sharks. the only signing they got that is worth braging about is the tonga boys.

Try take into consideration that Sharks lost 2 marquee forwards in Douglas and Snowden.

All 3 clubs have recruited well.

Carney on his last chance could be anything

 

[Patorick]

Con Mika (Newcastle) > Hull KR

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_league/15474763.stm

 

[DoggiesBro]

Considering we had one of the best packs in 2011 plus added Sandow (Rabbitohs best player plus topped 40/20 and field goals in 2011), Roberts and the Tonga brother it can be argued that our recruitment as been perfect for what we were looking for. Which better halfback ot 5-8 were on the market?

lol the point is simple mate your forward pack was far from the best infact its pretty damn avergage at best, tonga boys as i said great addition. however both the halves you bought are pretty average and the coin u paid sandow is an out and out joke. you might of got the best halfback on the market but there is still 10 other clubs who sit there laughing at the fact they have a halfback better on far less, as for 5/8 he couldnt beat keating for a reason, he had 1 good year with the dogs its when noddy did everything.