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2007 Confirmed Signings

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WESTS TIGERS WINGER SIGNS FOR VODAFONE WARRIORS
Wests Tigers winger Michael Crockett will join the Vodafone Warriors on a two-year contract next season.
In announcing his signing today, head coach Ivan Cleary said Crockett’s arrival would give the Vodafone Warriors greater depth in their outside backs’ division.
The 23-year-old New South Welshman was restricted to premier league football last year after joining Wests Tigers from Melbourne.
But he made a try-scoring NRL debut for the 2005 premiers this year when they opened their title defence with a win against St George Illawarra on March 10.
That sparked a run in which he snared seven four pointers in his first eight NRL appearances. One of his tries came in the Tigers’ loss to the Vodafone Warriors in Christchurch on March 25.
“I want to have the chance to play first-grade on a regular basis and that’s what I’m aiming to achieve at the Vodafone Warriors,” said Crockett, who’s equally at home in the centres or on the wing.
He has been playing in the centres for Balmain Ryde in the premier league after recently returning from a lay-off with a hand injury.
“The Vodafone Warriors have shown a lot of improvement this year. There’s huge potential at the club and I’m keen to be part of it.”
Crockett will also be right at home as a Warrior; his junior club happened to be the Narra Warriors.
At 180cm and 91kg, he’ll provide a key asset of pace when he joins the Vodafone Warriors in the off-season.
“Certainly speed is one of Michael’s key qualities and that’s an area we’re looking to improve in our squad,” said Cleary.
Crockett’s signing follows the recent re-signing of another winger in 19-year-old Cooper Vuna. He was on the bench but wasn’t used when the Vodafone Warriors stunned competition leader Melbourne with a 24-20 win at Olympic Park last night.
With Crockett and Vuna secured, the club will start 2007 with a quintet of wingers boasting NRL experience, the others being Manu Vatuvei, Patrick Ah Van and Todd Byrne.
Crockett joins Wade McKinnon (Parramatta), Michael Witt (Manly) and Aidan Kirk (Sydney Roosters) as newcomers to the NRL squad for next season.

MICHAEL CROCKETT

Born: March 16, 1983
Birthplace: Narra (New South Wales)
Position: Winger/centre
Height: 180cm
Weight: 91kg
Junior Club: Narra Warriors
NRL Debut: Wests Tigers v St George Illawarra, Telstra Stadium, March 10, 2006 (Round 1)
NRL Career: 8 appearances
NRL Points: 28 (7 tries)

www.warriors.co.nz

correct eelavation.

He's got wheels from memory.
 
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Brisbane Broncos
GAINS : Brent McConnell (Cowboys)
RE-SIGNED : Steve Michaels (2007), Corey Parker (2008), Tonie Carroll (2008), Sam Thaiday (2008), Shaun Berrigan (2007), Michael Ennis (2007), Ben Hannant (2007), Brad Thorn (2007), Justin Hodges (2007), Scott Minto (2006), Nick Parfitt (2006), Darren Lockyer (2009), Brett Seymour (2006), Karmichael Hunt (2006), Brent Tate (2007), Petero Civoniceva (2007), Karmichael Hunt (2009), Ben Hannant (2008), Michael Ennis (2007), David Stagg (2009), Ian Lacey (2008), Joel Moon (2008)
LOSSES : Shane Webcke (Retired), Casey McGuire (Catalans), Leon Bott (Sharks), Fraser Anderson (Sharks), Scott Minto (Cowboys), Brett Seymour (Released), Neville Costigan (Released)
OFF CONTRACT : Darius Boyd, Brett Seymour, Neville Costigan (linked to Raiders)
NOT SURE : Tame Tupou

Canberra Raiders

GAINS : Colin Best (Dragons), Tony Pamatangi (Eels), Brett Kelly (Sharks), Michael Dobson (Wigan), Glen Turner (Storm), Andrew Dunemann (Salford), Scott Logan (Wigan), Steve Irwin (Wynnum Manly)
RE-SIGNED : Phil Graham (2009), Ryan Hinchcliffe (2007), Josh Miller (2009), Troy Thompson (2010), Kris Kahler (2008), Tom Learoyd-Lahrs (2009), Dane Tilse (2007), Andrew Lomu (2007), Trevor Thurling, Lincoln Withers (2008), Craig Frawley (2007) David Howell (2008) Adam Mogg (2007), Todd Carney (2008), Ben Jones (2008), Marshall Chalk (2008), Bronx Goodwin (2008), Terry Campese (2008)
LOSSES : Michael Hodgson (Titans), Simon Woolford (Dragons), Nathan Smith (Penrith), Jason Smith (Cowboys), Clinton Schifcofske (Reds), Adam Mogg (Catalans), Jason Croker (Catalans), Uelese Faumuina (Northern Suburbs Rugby Union), Michael Bond (Storm), Brent Crisp (Bulldogs)
OFF CONTRACT : Jermaine Ale, Terry Martin, Alan Rothery

Canterbury Bulldogs
GAINS : Daryl Millard (Dragons), Aaron Wheatley (Dragons), Ryan Millard (Dragons), Kane Cleal (Souths), Lee Ta Maari (Dragons), Brent Crisp (Canberra)
RE-SIGNED : Jarrad Hickey (2008), Lydan Maitua (2007), Namila Davui (2007), Jon Green (2007), Chris Tuatara (2007), Ben Roberts (2007), Daniel Holdsworth (2007), Adnan Saleh (2007), Andrew Ryan (2009), Willie Mason (2009), Adam Perry (2007), Sonny Bill Williams (2007), Brad Morrin (2007), Cameron Phelps (2007), Corey Hughes (2007), Hazem El Masri (2007), Matt Utai (2007), Mark O’Meley (2007), Chris Armit (2008), Willie Tonga (2008), Reni Maitua (???), Tony Grimaldi (2007), Dallas McIlwain (2007),
LOSSES : Roy Asotasi (Souths), Nate Myles (Roosters), Daniel Irvine (Souths), Daniel Conn (Titans), Chris Tuatara (Released), Tim Winitana (Panthers)
OFF CONTRACT : Trent Cutler, Ben Czislowski, Nick Kouparitsas, Jamie Small

Cronulla Sharks
GAINS : Richard Villasanti (Warriors), Leon Bott (Brisbane), Fraser Anderson (Brisbane), Craig Stapleton (Penrith), Michael Greenfield (Souths), Misi Taulapapa (Warriors), Josh Hannay (Cowboys), Paul Stephenson (Manly), Brett Finn (Windsor - Jim Beam Cup)
RE-SIGNED : Lance Thompson (2007), Pee Wee Moke (2007), Darren Albert (2007), Brackin Henry (2007), Ben Pomeroy (2008), Ben Ross (2009), Darren Mapp (2007), Kevin Kingston (2007), Cameron Ciraldo (2007), David Simmons (2007), Reece Williams (2007), Adam Dykes (2007), Paul Gallen (2007), Luke Douglas (2008), Luke Covell (2008), Greg Bird (2008), Richard Villasanti (2007)
LOSSES : Tevita Latu (Wakefield), Phil Bailey (Wigan), Nigel Vagana (Souths), James Stosic (Titans), Beau Scott (Dragons), Tony Caine (Dragons), Luke Harlen (Tigers), Jeremy Latimore (Eels), Hutch Maiava (Hull), Matt Hilder (Titans)
OFF CONTRACT : Clifford Manua
NOT SURE : Phil Leulaui, Jason Wrigley

Gold Coast Titans:
GAINS : Richard Mathers (Leeds), Matthew Petersen (Parramatta), Brian Carney (Newcastle/Wigan), Preston Campbell (Penrith), Scott Prince (Wests), Luke Bailey (St George Illawarra), Nathan Friend (Melbourne), Brad Meyers (Bradford), Anthony Laffranchi (Wests), Luke Swain (Penrith), Luke O'Dwyer (Parramatta), Josh Graham (Force), Michael Hodgson (Canberra), Frank Puletua (Penrith), Steve Turner (Melbourne – NOT CONFIRMED), Michael Henderson (Dragons), Jake Webster (Melbourne), Gavin Cooper (Cowboys), Clint Amos (Cowboys), Mark Minichiello (Souths), Brett Delaney (Eels), James Stosic (Sharks), Daniel Conn (Canterbury), Lelea Paea (Roosters), Matt Hilder (Sharks)

Manly Sea Eagles
GAINS : Jamie Lyon (2010)
RE-SIGNED : Steve Menzies (2008), Mark Bryant (2008), Adam Cuthbertson (2007), Steve Matai (2007), Shayne Dunley (2007), Luke Williamson (2007), Brett Stewart (2009), Michael Monaghan (2008), Jason King (2008), Chris Hicks (2007), Jason Wells (2007), George Rose (2007), Michael Robertson (2007), Matt Orford (2009), Steven Bell (2008), Brent Kite (2008), Glen Stewart (2007), Brett Stewart (2007), Anthony Watmough (2007), Travis Burns (2007)
LOSSES : Ben Kennedy (Retired), Ashley Alberts (Released), Kane Cleal (Souths), Michael Witt (Warriors), Paul Stephenson (Sharks), Kylie Leuluai (Leeds)
OFF CONTRACT : Matt Ballin, Mark Bryant, Nathan Tutt, Ashley Alberts
NOT SURE : Luke Williamson

Melbourne Storm
GAINS : Anthony Quinn (Newcastle), Sam Joe (Kubin), Russell Aitken (Sharks), Michael Bond (Brisbane), Danny Vaughan (Knights)
RE-SIGNED : Justin O'Neill, Ryan Gilbert, Sam McPhail, Cameron Steele, Garret Crossman (2007), James Aubusson (2007), Ben Cross (2007), Michael Crocker (2009), Scott Anderson (2007), Matt King (2008), Jamie Feeney (2007), David Kidwell (2007), Cameron Smith (2007), Billy Slater (2007), Cooper Cronk (2009), Matt Geyer (2008), Ryan Hoffman (2009), Ian Donnelly, Jeff Lima
LOSSES : Nathan Friend (Titans), David Kidwell (Souths), Jake Webster (Titans), Steve Turner (Titans – NOT CONFIRMED), Scott Hill (Harlequins), Chris Walker (Released), Glen Turner (Raiders)
OFF CONTRACT : Chris Walker (linked to Cowboys), Jamie Feeney, Smith Samau

Newcastle Knights
GAINS : Adam MacDougall (Souths), Todd Polglase (Souths), Paul Franze (France RU)
RE-SIGNED : Chris Bailey (2008), Danny Vaughan (2007), Luke Hession (2007), Luke Davico (2007), George Carmont (2006), Regan Tanner (2007), Trent Salkeld (2007), Andrew Johns (2008), Daniel Abraham (2007), Josh Perry (2007), Kade Snowden (2007), Danny Buderus (2009), Milton Thaiday (2007), Kirk Reynoldson (2008), Brad Tighe (2007), Clint Newton (2007), Adam Woolnough (2007), Kurt Gidley (2009), Kade Snowden (2008), Steve Simpson (2010), Jesse Royal (2008)
LOSSES : Brian Carney (Gold Coast), Anthony Quinn (Storm), Todd Lowrie (Parramatta), Matt Gidley (St Helens), Brendan Worth (Panthers), Craig Smith (Retired), Dane Campbell (Sinshine Coast Falcons [CEO])
OFF CONTRACT : Dustin Cooper (linked to Sharks & Raiders), Matthew Kennedy, Luke Quigley, David Seage, Daniel Tolar, George Carmont

New Zealand Warriors
GAINS : Aiden Kirk (Roosters), Wade McKinnon (Parramatta), Michael Witt (Manly), Michael Crockett (Tigers)
RE-SIGNED : Micheal Luck (2008), Grant Rovelli (2010), Wairangi Koopu (2008), Manu Vatuvei (2009), Tony Martin (2007), Ruben Wiki (2008), Simon Mannerng (2009), Epalahame Lauaki (2008), Sam Rapira (2009), Patrick Ah Van (2009), George Gatis (2007), Cooper Vuna (2007)
LOSSES : Clinton Toopi (Leeds), Richard Villasanti (Cronulla), Brent Webb (Leeds), Awen Guttenbiel (Castleford), Misi Taulapapa (Sharks)
OFF CONTRACT : George Tuakura

North Queensland Cowboys
GAINS: Jackson Nicolau (Storm), Scott Minto (Brisbane), Jason Smith (Canberra), Joe Clarke (Toowoomba), Colin Wilkie (Brisbane Norths), Ben Farrar (Parramatta), Karl Johnson (Norths), Ben Vaeau (Toowoomba), John Frith (Parramatta)
RE-SIGNED : Brett Anderson, Jamie Frizzo, Scott Smith, Mark Henry, Leigh Coghill, Robert Tanielu, Brett Firman (2007), Mitchell Sargent (2007), Rod Jensen (2008), Matthew Bowen (2008), Steve Southern (2008), David Faiumu (2008), Luke O'Donnell (2007), Brenton Bowen (2007), Jonathon Thurston (2007), Justin Smith (2007), Shane Tronc (2007), Jimmy Anderson (2007), Matthew Scott (2007), Carl Webb (2008), Paul Bowman (2007), Jacob Lillyman (2008), Aaron Payne (2008), Neil Sweeney (2007), Ray Cashmere (2007)
LOSSES : Matt Sing (Hull), Gavin Cooper (Titans), Clint Amos (Titans), Josh Hannay (Sharks), Brent McConnell (Broncos)
OFF CONTRACT :
NOT SURE : Jason Barsley, Justin Smith (contracted till next year but contract stipulation states that he can change clubs this year)

Parramatta Eels
GAINS: Todd Lowrie (Newcatle), Brett Finch (Roosters), Ian Hindmarsh (Catalans), Jeremy Latimore (Sharks), James Grehan (Dragons), James Maloney (Bears)
RE-SIGNED: PJ Marsh (2008), Tim Smith (2007), Daniel Wagon (2007), Michael Vella (2007), Eric Grothe (2007), Timana Tahu (2007), Mark Riddell (2007), Nathan Cayless (2007), Nathan Hindmarsh (2008), Fuifui Moimoi (2008), Chad Robinson (2008), Ben Smith (2008), Jarryd Hayne (2008), Aaron Cannings (2008), Luke Burt (2008)
LOSSES: Glenn Morrison (Bradford), Matt Peterson (Titans), Luke O'Dwyer (Titans), Dean Widders (Eels), Brett Delaney (Titans), Jeremy Smith (Souths), John Morris (Tigers), Tony Pamatangi (Raiders), Wade McKinnon (Warriors), Peter Lewis (Tigers), Ben Farrar (Cowboys), John Williams (Roosters), John Frith (Cowboys)
OFF CONTRACT: Jake Afamasaga (linked to Manly), Adam Peek, Henry Perenara
NOT SURE: Michael Vella (think he is staying but not sure)

Penrith Panthers
GAINS: Nathan Smith (Canberra), Brendan Worth (Newcastle), Tim Winitana (Bulldogs)
RE-SIGNED: Rhys Wesser (2009), Lee Hookey, Liam Georgetown, Wayne Bond (2007), Chris Newton (2007), Bob Blair, Matt Bell, Mark O’Halloran (2008), Bryan Norrie (2007), Nick Youngquest (2007), Luke Lewis, Joel Clinton (2007), Luke Priddis (2008), Frank Pritchard ((2010), Junior Moors ((2008), Michael Gordon (2008)
LOSSES: Luke Swain (Titans), Preston Campbell (Titans), Craig Stapleton (Cronulla), Frank Puletua (Titans), Danny Galea (Tigers), Brett Howland (Retired)
OFF CONTRACT: Lee Hookey

South Sydney Rabbitohs
GAINS : Nigel Vagana (Cronulla), David Kidwell (Storm), Dean Widders (Eels), Daniel Irvine (Bulldogs), Roy Asotasi (Bulldogs), Jeremy Smith (Eels), Scott Briggs (Central Coast), Reece Simmonds (Dragons)
RE-SIGNED : Paul Mellor (2007), Nathan Merritt (2008), Ben Rogers (2008), Joe Galuvao (2008), Jaiman Lowe (2007), Stuart Webb (2007), John Sutton (2009), Beau Champion (2007), Scott Geddes (2008), David Fa'alogo (2007), Shannon Hegarty (2007), Luke Stuart(2007), Joe Williams (2007), David Peachey (2007), Manese Manuokafoa (2009), Germaine Paulson (2007)
LOSSES : Adam MacDougall (Knights), Mark Minichiello (Titans), Luke MacDougall (Dragons), Michael Greenfield (Sharks), Todd Polglase (Knights), Mick Moran (Released), Kane Cleal (Bulldogs)
OFF CONTRACT: Joven Clarke, Rhys Hanbury, Shane Rigon, Ben Walker, Shane Walker, Trent Young
NOT SURE : Jaiman Lowe (signed till 2007 but heard he wants out due to no gametime)

St George Illawarra Dragons
GAINS: Simon Woolford (Dragons), Luke MacDougall (Souths), Beau Scott (Sharks), Tony Caine (Sharks)
RE-SIGNED: Mark Gasnier (2011), Matt Cooper (2008), Dean Young (2009), Bryson Goodwin, Wes Naiqama (2007), Corey Payne (2007), Ben Hornby (2007), Jason Ryles (2007), Mathew Head (2008), Justin Poore (2009), Ashton Sims (2008), Ben Creagh (2009)
LOSSES: Trent Barrett (Wigan, UK), Luke Bailey (Titans), Colin Best (Canberra), Clint Greenshields (Catalans), Michael Henderson (Titans), Daryl Millard (Bulldogs), Shaun Timmins (Castleford), Aaron Wheatley (Bulldogs), Ryan Millard (Bulldogs), Lee Ta Maari (Bulldogs), Tom Haberecht (Tigers), James Grehan (Eels), Reece Simmonds (Souths)
OFF CONTRACT: Matt Bickerstaff (rumored to be released), Aaron Gorrell (linked to Roosters), Sam Isemonger (linked to re-sign), Beau Mundine, Andrew Price, Chris Sheppard

Sydney Roosters
GAINS: Nate Myles (Bulldogs), John Williams (Eels), Danny Nutley (Castleford), George Ndaira (Dragons)
RE-SIGNED: Amos Roberts (2008), Anthony Tupou (2007), Ashley Harrison (2008), Braith Anasta (2008), Charles Tonga (2007), Chris Flannery (2008), Craig Wing (2007), Heath L'Estrange (2007), Jamie Soward (2008), Joel Monaghan (2007), Mark Edmondson (2007), Setaimata Sa (2007), Sia Soliola (2007), Steve Meredith (2007), Craig Fitzgibbon (2007), Anthony Minichiello (2009), Sam Perrett (2008), Mickey Paea (2008), Lopini Paea (2008), Nigel Plum (2008), Shane Shackleton (2008), David Shillington (2008)
LOSSES: Adrian Morley (Warrington), Ryan Cross (Force), Aidan Kirk (NZ Warriors), Brett Finch (Released - Eels), Charlie Tonga (Released - Huddersfield), Mark Edmondson (Released - Salford), Lelea Paea (Titans), Anton La Vin (Released - RU)
OFF CONTRACT: Daniel Dumas, Glenn Hall, John Doyle (linked to Sharks), Michael Lett, Jeremy Gordon (linked to Storm or Bulldogs), Lafi Manua (rumored to be released), Michael Burns, Aaron Lai, Frank Winterstein (linked to Bulldogs), Luke Gordon, Troy Malcolm (rumored to be released), Jason Allwood, Troy Savave
NOT SURE: Craig Wing (contracted but linked to Penrith & Bronco's if released), Charlie Tonga (move to Huddersfield not confirmed)

Wests Tigers
GAINS: John Morris (Eels), Danny Galea (Panthers), Luke Harlen (Sharks), Peter Lewis (Eels), Ranmone Filipine (Wollongong University), Tom Haberecht (Dragons)
RE-SIGNED: Brett Oliver, Keith Galloway (2008), Jamaal Lolesi (2007), Ryan O’Hara (2008), Brett Hodgson (2008), Matt Jobson (2006), Ben Galea (2008), Robbie Farah (2007), Bronson Harrison (2007), Todd Payten (2007), Chris Heighington (2007), Liam Fulton (2007), Bryce Gibbs, Dean Collis (2007), Paul Whaturia (2007), Dene Halatau (2009), Rangi Chase (2008), Taniela Tuiaki (2008), Daniel Fitzhenry (2008).
LOSSES : Anthony Laffranchi (Gold Coast), Scott Prince (Gold Coast), John Skandalis (Huddersfield), Sam Harris (Waratahs), Shane Elford (Huddersfield), Peter Taylor (Berkeley Eagles), Matt Rieck (Dapto), Michael Crockett (Warriors)
OFF CONTRACT : Ben Reynolds
 

aussies1st

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Smith Samau still off contract thats interesting thought the Storm would have wrapped up him by now.
 
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Corrections made, also heard Dustin Cooper to Sharks according to Sunday Telegraph.
 

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Sharks, Tigers and Roosters made some quality signings there.

Tigers securing Haberacht was very astute...he will be a quality player for them....geez they are well served for Backrowers now....

Who is this Tim Winitana nuff nuff from the Dogs...
 

Tigertread

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North Queensland Cowboys
GAINS
: Jackson Nicolau (Storm), Scott Minto (Brisbane), Jason Smith (Canberra), Joe Clarke (Toowoomba), Colin Wilkie (Brisbane Norths), Ben Farrar (Parramatta), Karl Johnson (Norths), Ben Vaeau (Toowoomba), John Frith (Parramatta)
RE-SIGNED : Brett Anderson, Jamie Frizzo, Scott Smith, Mark Henry, Leigh Coghill, Robert Tanielu, Brett Firman (2007), Mitchell Sargent (2007), Rod Jensen (2008), Matthew Bowen (2008), Steve Southern (2008), David Faiumu (2008), Luke O'Donnell (2007), Brenton Bowen (2007), Johnathan Thurston (2010), Justin Smith (2007), Shane Tronc (2007), Jimmy Andersen (2007), Matthew Scott (2007), Carl Webb (2008), Paul Bowman (2007), Jacob Lillyman (2008), Aaron Payne (2008), Neil Sweeney (2007), Ray Cashmere (2007)
LOSSES : Matt Sing (Hull), Gavin Cooper (Titans), Clint Amos (Titans), Josh Hannay (Sharks), Brent McConnell (Broncos)
 

Kiwi

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Tigertread said:
North Queensland Cowboys
GAINS
: Jackson Nicolau (Storm), Scott Minto (Brisbane), Jason Smith (Canberra), Joe Clarke (Toowoomba), Colin Wilkie (Brisbane Norths), Ben Farrar (Parramatta), Karl Johnson (Norths), Ben Vaeau (Toowoomba), John Frith (Parramatta)
RE-SIGNED : Brett Anderson, Jamie Frizzo, Scott Smith, Mark Henry, Leigh Coghill, Robert Tanielu, Brett Firman (2007), Mitchell Sargent (2007), Rod Jensen (2008), Matthew Bowen (2008), Steve Southern (2008), David Faiumu (2008), Luke O'Donnell (2007), Brenton Bowen (2007), Johnathan Thurston (2010), Justin Smith (2007), Shane Tronc (2007), Jimmy Andersen (2007), Matthew Scott (2007), Carl Webb (2008), Paul Bowman (2007), Jacob Lillyman (2008), Aaron Payne (2008), Neil Sweeney (2007), Ray Cashmere (2007)
LOSSES : Matt Sing (Hull), Gavin Cooper (Titans), Clint Amos (Titans), Josh Hannay (Sharks), Brent McConnell (Broncos)

Got a link for that one?
 

richies

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tim wintana from the dogs
is a quality centre big and strong with priemer league experience
up and coming centre good for the panthers depth
i think his 19-20yo
can anyone provide a link to his signing
didnt really want to loose him
 

Spike

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Dane Campbell from the Knights has signed with the Sunshine Coast Falcons or something. Haven't got a link but it was in the previous edition of rugby league review.
 

Spike

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It was something like that. Apparently they are trying to enter a team in the QLD cup in the next few years and Campbell is going to be the CEO as well as play for them....
 

Tigertread

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Kiwi said:
Got a link for that one?

http://townsvillebulletin.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,7034,20195065%255E14793,00.html

The Cowboys have re-signed prop Ray Cashmere for another season and have also landed a potential star of the future in 22-year-old Auckland-born prop Ben Vaeau for two years.
Vaeau familiarised himself with his future surroundings at Dairy Farmers Stadium on Saturday night with a barnstorming two-try performance for Queensland Cup minor premiers Toowoomba in their 22-6 win over the Young Guns.
The Cowboys have also signed Parramatta Premier League prop John Frith, 21, for two seasons.
Frith will call North Queensland home next season along with fellow Eel Ben Farrar and North Sydney's Karl Johnson.
 
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