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Patorick

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Updated Player Movements 2008/2009
Hopefully not too many mistakes, as always please let me know if there are.
Primary Source: http://www.leagueunlimited.com/movement/
Secondary Source: The Mack

Brisbane BRONCOS
Coach: Ivan Henjak
Gains: Israel Folau (Storm - 2012), Ben Te'o (Tigers - 2009), Lagi Setu (Dragons - 2009), Kurtis Lingwoodock (Titans - 2009), Aaron Gorrell (Catalans – 2009), James Ackerman (Redcliffe), Dane Gagai (Mackay), Antonio Winterstein (Roosters), Gerard Ian Tema (Gladstone), Michael De Vere (Retirement)
Losses: Wayne Bennett (Coach – Dragons), Ben Hannant (Bulldogs), Denan Kemp (Warriors), Michael Ennis (Bulldogs), Joel Moon (Warriors), Shane Perry (Catalans), Rodney Davies (Qld Rugby), Darius Boyd (Dragons), Greg Eastwood (Leeds), Tonie Carroll (Retired), Troyden Watene (Cowboys), Jared Kahu (Cowboys), Craig Frawley (released), Reece Robinson (released), Alex Glenn (Wynnum Manly), Mitchell Dodds (Wynnum Manly), Josh Hoffman (Redcliffe), Michael Spence (Redcliffe), Brendon Gibb (Norths Devils), David Stagg (Bulldogs)
Re-signed: Isaak AhMau (2009), Corey Parker (2011), Dave Taylor (2009), Justin Hodges (2011), Sam Thaiday (2009), Steve Michaels (2010), Karmichael Hunt (2009), Darren Lockyer (2009), PJ Marsh (2010), Joel Clinton (2010), Ashton Sims (2010), Peter Wallace (2012), Gerard Beale (2010), Josh Hoffman (2010), Ben Hunt (2010), Andrew McCullough (2010), Josh McGuire (2010), Will Tupou (2010), Jharal Yow Yeh (2010), Nick Kenny (2010), Tom Hewitt (2009), Palmer Wapau (2009)
Off-Contract:

Canberra RAIDERS
Coach: David Furner
Assistant Coach: Ian Millward (2010)
Gains: Stuart Flanagan (Tigers - 2011), David Shillington (Roosters - 2012), Josh McCrone (Panthers - 2010), Bronson Harrison (Tigers - 2011), Sam Huihahau (Rabbitohs)
Losses: William Zillman (Titans), Neil Henry (Coach – Cowboys), Michael Weyman (Dragons), Michael Dobson (Hull KR - 2008), Ryan Hinchliffe (Storm), Colin Best (Souths), Marshall Chalk (Celtic Crusaders), Neville Costigan (Dragons), Todd Carney (Huddersfield), Lincoln Withers (Celtic Crusaders), Ben Jones (Retired), Brock Dunn (Dragons), Bronx Goodwin (released), Will Raston (Wynnum Manly), Andrew Edwards (Souths Logan), Nick Skinner (Souths Logan), Michael Brophy (Souths Logan), Matt Smith (Souths Logan), James Stuart (Souths Logan), Zac Russ (Souths Logan)
Re-signed: Phil Graham (2009), Tom Learoyd-Lahrs (2009), Josh Miller (2011), Joe Picker (2011), Nigel Plum (2009), Troy Thompson (2010), Dane Tilse (2010), Nigel Plum (2009), Joel Monaghan (2010), Trevor Thurling (2010), Adrian Purtell (2011), Justin Carney (2010), Terry Campese (2010), David Milne (2011), Scott Logan (2009), Shaun Fensom (2010), Glen Turner (2010), Marc Herbert (2010), Alan Tongue (2010), Glen Buttriss (2010), Joel Thompson (2011), Travis Waddell (2011), Michael Picker (2010), Ben Picker (2011), Brett Kelly
Off-Contract:

Canterbury BULLDOGS
Coach: Kevin Moore (2010)
Assistant Coach: Jim Dymock
Gains: Josh Morris (Dragons – 2011), Brett Kimmorley (Sharks - 2010), Ben Hannant (Broncos - 2011), Michael Ennis (Broncos - 2011), Michael Hodgson (Titans - 2010), Bryson Goodwin (Sharks), Chris Ward (Panthers), Benson Tupou (Tigers), Marmin Barba (Mackay), Yileen Gordon (Souths - 2009), Nick Taylor (West Magpies), Ben Shea (West Tigers), Solomon Foster (Knights), Steve Azzi (Roosters), Joey Matapuka (Souths), David Stagg (Broncos - 2010)
Losses: Steve Folkes (Coach), Willie Tonga (Cowboys), Cameron Phelps (Wigan - 2008), Corey Hughes (Sharks), Nick Youngquest (Pia - France), Sonny Bill Williams (Toulon Rugby), Leon Bott (Manly RU - 2008), Arana Taumata (Storm), Liam Roach (Tigers), Lorenzo Ma’afu (Knights), Kane Cleal (Souths), Jimmy Fawcett (Knights), Joe Williams (boxing), Andrew Emelio (Japanese Rugby), Justin Tsoulos (retired), Frank Winterstein (released), Tamati Talanoa (Ipswich), Chris Veafaga (Ipswich), Reni Maitua (Sharks), Aaron Groom (Sheffield)
Re-signed: Lee Te Maari (2010), Andrew Ryan (2010), Luke Patten (2011), Nick Kouparitsas (2010), Ben Roberts (2009), Daniel Holdsworth (2009), Matt Utai (2009), Hazem El Masri (2009), Nick Kouparitsas (2010), Daryl Millard (2009), Gary Warburton (2009), Ben Barba (2010), Michael Sullivan (2009), Charlie Leaeno (2009), Conrad Ta'akimoeaka (2009), Danny Williams (2009), Heka Nanai (2010), Tim Winitana (2010), John Kite (2010), Jarrod Hickey (2010), Brent Crisp (2009), Jamal Idris (2010), Brad Morrin, Fred Briggs, Nathan Benney, Harlan Alaalatoa, Jake Foster, Nathan Smith, Chris Armit (2009)
Off-Contract:

Cronulla SHARKS
Coach: Ricky Stuart (2011)
Gains: Anthony Tupou (Roosters - 2012), Trent Barrett (Wigan - 2010), Corey Hughes (Bulldogs - 2009), Matthew Wright (Panthers), Aidan Howard (Howick NZ), Phillip Latu (Howick NZ), Jason McGrady (Orara Valley – 2010), Nick Reid (Orara Valley), Tyler Jarden (Canterbury NZ - 2010), Penani Manu (Canterbury NZ - 2011), Brody Ollard (Palm Beach), Jonathan Tavinor (Erina - 2009), Jonathan Mannah (Eels), Ryan Verlinden (Bears), Tony Caine (Injury), Reni Maitua (Bulldogs - 2009), Joe Falemeka (Dragons)
Losses: Isaac De Gois (Knights), Lance Thompson (Retirement), Brett Kimmorley (Bulldogs), Tu’u Maori (Roosters - 2008), Bryson Goodwin (Bulldogs), Adam Peek (Celtic Crusaders), Kevin Kingston (Eels), Danny Nutley (Retirement), Dustin Cooper (released), Paul Stephenson (released), Kieran Turner (Norths Devils), James Sharkie (Norths Devils), Greg Bird (Bradford), Jarryd Hogan (Souths)
Re-signed: Greg Bird, Ben Pomeroy, Mitch Brown (2009), Fraser Anderson (2009), Paul Gallen (2011), Brett Kearney (2009), Brett Seymour (2010), Ben Ross (2009), David Simmons (2010), Reece Williams (2010), Blake Green (2009), Karl Filiga (2010), Kade Snowden (2009), Bryan Norrie (2009), Matthew Sommers (2009), Chad Townsend (2009), Luke Covell (2009), Misi Taulapapa, Terrence Seu Seu
Off-Contract:

Gold Coast TITANS
Coach: John Cartwright
Gains: William Zillman (Raiders - 2012), Sam Tagataese (Storm - 2010), Matt White (Knights), Dom Walsh (Souths), David Hala (Redcliffe), Ryan James (Storm), Rowan Klein (Kilcoy), Callum Klein (Kilcoy), Dale Smyth (Caloundra), Jackson Nicolau (Cowboys), Sam Howe (Tweed Heads)
Losses: Matt Peterson (Wakefield - 2008), Michael Hodgson (Bulldogs), Kris Kahler (released), James Stosic (Wakefield), Gavin Cooper (Panthers), Luke Swain (Salord), Josh Lewis (Tigers), Clint Amos (Cowboys), Gavin Cooper (Panthers), Luke Swain (Salford), Kris Kahler (Pia Donkeys), Kurtis Lingwoodock (Broncos), Matthew Cross (Storm), Billy Ngawini (rugby), Joel Rapana (Burleigh), Matt Nuttall (Burleigh), Bodene Thompson (Tweed Heads), Brock Hunter (Tweed Heads), Kingi Akau Ola (Tweed Heads), David Moore (Tweed Heads), Jared McCarthy (Tweed Heads), Ryan Simpkins (Tweed Heads), Richard Barrett (Tweed Heads), Geoff Holcombe (Tweed Heads)
Re-signed: Jordan Atkins, Ian Donnelly (2009), Aaron Cannings (2010), Brenton Bowen (2009), Ben Jeffery (2009), Luke Bailey (2010), Preston Campbell (2009), Daniel Conn (2009), Scott Prince (2010), Mat Rogers (2009), Nathan Friend (2009), Josh Graham (2010), Anthony Laffranchi (2011), Will Matthews (2011), Brad Meyers (2010), Michael Henderson (2012), Jordan Rankin (2011), Luke O'Dwyer (2010), Chris Walker (2009), David Mead (2011), Esi Tonga (2011), Kevin Gordon (2011), Kayne Lawton (2011)
Off-Contract:

Manly SEA EAGLES
Coach: Des Hasler
Gains: Chris Bailey (Knights - 2011), Tony Williams (Eels - 2011), William Hopoate (2011), Trent Hodgkinson (Eels - 2010), Shane Rodney (Panthers – 2012)
Losses: David Vaeliki (France Rugby - 2008), Steve Menzies (Bradford), Steve Bell (Les Catalans), Mark Bryant (Celtic Crusaders), Luke Williamson (Harlequins), Jeff Robson (Eels), Jack Afamasaga (released), Nick Bradley-Qalilawa (retired), David Thomas (Eels), Jason Wells (released), Mark Offerdahl (Easts Tigers), Junior Ahio (Easts Tigers), Sean Meaney (Wests Tigers)
Re-signed: Brett Stewart (2012), Glenn Stewart (2010), Jason King (2010), Steve Matai (2010), Adam Cuthbertson (2011), Glenn Hall (2009), Michael Robertson (2009), Brent Kite (2011), Jamie Lyon (2010), Shane Neumann, Matt Orford (2009), Michael Robertson (2009), Anthony Watmough (2010), Michael Bani (2011), Matt Ballin (2011), George Rose (2009)
Off-Contract:

Melbourne STORM
Coach: Craig Bellamy
Gains: Ryan Hinchclife (Raiders - 2010), James Maloney (Eels/Wentworthville - 2010), Matthew Cross (Titans - 2009), William Isa (Panthers - 2010), Andre Itula (Rabbitohs - 2009), Slade Griffin (Canterbury NZ - 2011), Blaise Lomax (Wellington - 2010), Lazarus Mulu (Wellington - 2010), Wairangi Koopu (Warriors - 2009), Jordan McLean (Young – 2010), Hep Cahill (Newtown)
Losses: Israel Folau (Broncos), Sam Tagataese (Titans), Michael Crocker (Hull FC), Jeremy Smith (Dragons), Antonio Kaufusi (Cowboys), Liam Foran (Warriors), Ryan James (Titans), Matt Geyer (Retired), Russell Aitken (A.S.CARCASSONNE, France), Ryan Hansen (Norths Devils), Jay Aston (Norths Devils), Arana Taumata (Released)
Re-signed: James Woolford (2010), Brett White (2010), Will Chambers (2009), Cooper Cronk (2012), Ryan Hoffman (2009), Anthony Quinn (2012), Billy Slater (2010), Cameron Smith (2012), Dallas Johnson (2011), Jeff Lima (2011), Adam Blair (2011), Aiden Tolman (2010), Sika Manu (2010), Greg Inglis (2010), Louis Fanene (2010), Sinbad Kali (2009), Clifford Manua (2009), Sam Joe, Brett Anderson, Lucas Miller, Kevin Proctor, Joseph Tomane
Off-Contract:

Newcastle KNIGHTS
Coach: Brian Smith (2009)
Gains: Isaac De Gois (Sharks – 2011), Constantine Mika (Warriors - 2010), Ben Rogers (Dragons - 2010), Lorenzo Ma’au (Bulldogs), Jimmy Fawcett (Bulldogs), Sam Anderson (Kurri Kurri), Jay Stevens (Kurri Kurri), George Ndaira (Souths - 2009)
Losses: Danny Buderus (Leeds), Chris Bailey (Manly), Mitchell Sargent (Castleford - 2008), Boyd Cordner (Roosters), Matt White (Titans), Callan Richardson (Eels), Jesse Royal (Kurri Kurri), Michael Young (Central Charlestown), Solomon Foster (Bulldogs), Tana Wulf (Burleigh), Daniel Isaac (Burleigh), Martin Paulson (Burleigh), Matt Sharp (Ipswich), Tyne Owen (Ipswich), Jacob Ling (Ipswich)
Re-signed: Cooper Vuna (2010), Kurt Gidley (2012), James McManus (2011), Luke MacDougall (2009), Zeb Taia (2010), Ben Cross (2010), Danny Wicks (2010), Wes Naiqama (2010), Chris Houston (2010), Keith Lulia (2009), Matt Hilder (2009), Luke Walsh (2009), Cory Paterson (2009), Dan Tolar (2009), Michael Young (2009), Tim Natusch (2009), Kurt Gidley (2009), Jarrod Mullen (2009), Steve Simpson (2010), Scott Dureau (2010), Akuila Uate (2009), Marvin Karawana (2009), Peter Mata'utia (2010), Mark Taufua (2010), Adam MacDougall (2009)
Off-Contract:

New Zealand WARRIORS
Coach: Ivan Cleary
Gains: Denan Kemp (Broncos - 2010), Jacob Lillyman (Cowboys - 2010), Joel Moon (Broncos - 2011), Sam Franklin (Canterbury NZ - 2009), Lewis Brown (Balmain Ryde), Liam Foran (Storm - 2009), Aaron Heremaia (Auckland Vulcans), Stacey Jones (retirement - 2009), Kane Hannam (Auckland - 2012), James Te Pou (Glenora Auckland)
Losses: Ruben Wiki (Retirement), Logan Swann (released), Wairangi Koopu (Storm), Michael Crockett (released), Ryan Shortland (released), Steve Rapira (Cowboys), Eddy Purcell (Norths Devils), Grant Rovelli (Cowboys)
Re-signed: Sonny Fai (2010), Brent Tate (2010), Ian Henderson (2009), Sam Rapira (2012), Nathan Fien (2009), Michael Witt (2009), Lance Hohaia (2009), Patrick Ah Van (2009), Grant Rovelli (2010), Evarn Tuimavave (2009), Steve Price (2009), Wade McKinnon (2011), Russell Packer (2012), Ben Matulino (2010), Aiden Kirk (2009), Daniel O'Regan (2010), Mataupu Poching (2009), Herman Retzlaff (2010), Ukuma Ta'ai (2009), Manu Vatuvei (2011), Kevin Locke (2011)
Off-Contract:

North Queensland COWBOYS
Coach: Neil Henry (2013)
Assitant Coach: Paul Bowman (2009)
Gains: Neil Henry (Coach – Raiders – 2013), Willie Tonga (Bulldogs - 2012), George Gatis (Huddersfield - 2008), Manase Manuokafoa (Souths - 2011), Clint Amos (Titans - 2010), Mitchell Achurch (Tigers - 2010), James Tamou (Roosters – 2010), Steve Rapira (Warriors - 2010), Antonio Kaufusi (Storm - 2011), Donald Malone (Ipswitch - 2010), Troyden Watene (Broncos), Jared Kahu (Broncos - 2010), Ben Cronin (Roosters), Sam Hoare (Rockhampton), Mitchell Zornig (Central Comets), Ron Alovilli (Gold Coast - 2011), Germaine Paulson* (Souths), Rod Jensen* (Huddersfield), Grant Rovelli (NZ Warriors), Quinton Pomare-Anderson (Alice Springs - 2011), Shannon Hegarty (Souths)
Losses: David Faiumu (Huddersfield - 2008), Jacob Lillyman (Warriors), Ray Cashmere (Salford), Sione Faumuina (Castleford), Mark Henry (Salford), Ryan Carr (Tigers), Chris Riesen (Northern Pride), Scott Idec (Northern Pride), Tom Humble (Northern Pride), Sam Faust (released), Jackson Nicolau (Titans), Justin Smith (retired), Ben Vaeau (released), Daniel Backo (released), Keiron Lander (released), John Frith (released), Nathan Barraclough (Central Comets), Ben Spina (Northern Pride), Blayne Harling (Norths Devils)
Re-signed: Travis Burns (2010), Dayne Weston (2009), Anthony Watts (2009), Luke O’Donnell (2010), Matthew Bartlett (2009), Scott Bolton (2009), Aaron Payne (2012), Matthew Scott (2009), Shane Tronc (2009), Johnathan Thurston (2010), Carl Webb (2010), Ben Harris (2011), Ashley Graham (2012), Ty Williams (2009), Sam Bowie (2009), Anthony Perkins (2009), John Williams (2010), Steve Southern (2010), Brandon Boor (2010), Matt Bowen (2011)
Off-Contract: Ben Farrar, Obe Geia, Nick Slyney
Partial Source: http://forums.rleague.com/showthread.php?p=681425
* Has signed with feeder team the Northern Pride

Parramatta EELS
Coach: Daniel Anderson
Gains: Royce Hura (Roosters), Callan Richardson (Knights), Edan Price (Wagga Wagga), Josh Murray (Roosters), Jeff Robson (Sea Eagles), Kevin Kingston (Sharks), Sam Kelso (Canterbury NZ - 2009), Greg Nichols (Bears), Lachlan Gowland (Dragons), Daniel Cross (Roosters), David Thomas (Manly), Pat O'Hanlon (Northern Marlins), Jamie Graham (Red Bend College)
Losses: Mark Riddell (Wigan), Tim Smith (Wigan - 2008/2009), Tony Williams (Manly), Chad Robinson (Harlequins), Trent Hodgkinson (Manly), James Maloney (Storm), Daniel Wagon (Limoux Grizzlies), Michael Hagan (Coach - Resigned), Jonathan Mannah (Sharks), Nathan Cleaver (Norths Devils)
Re-signed: Ben Smith (2012), Krisnan Inu (2010), Joe Galuvao (2009), Feleti Mateo (2010), Josh Cordoba (2009), Matt Keating (2009), Eric Grothe (2010), Jarryd Hayne (2010), Todd Lowrie (2009), Junior Paulo (2009), Taulima Tautai (2009), Kris Keating (2010), Brett Finch (2011), Weller Hauraki (2010), Tim Robinson (2010), David Baumann (2009), Brendon Oake (2010), Broderick Wright (2009)
Off-Contract:

Penrith PANTHERS
Coach: Matt Elliott
Gains: Gavin Cooper (Titans - 2010), Shane Elford (Huddersfield – 2009), Steve Meredith (Roosters)
Losses: Tony Puletua (St Helens), Richie Williams (Released), Joe Williams (Bulldogs - 2008), Ulise Fahina (Roosters), Luke Rooney (Toulon - France Rugby), Luke Priddis (Dragons), Rhys Wesser (Souths), Shane Rodney (Manly), William Isa (Storm), Sonny Tuigamala (Roosters), Matthew Wright (Sharks), Chris Ward (Bulldogs), Josh McCrone (Raiders), Brendon Worth (Toulouse), David Georgiou (Wynnum Manly), James Nightingale (Redcliffe)
Re-signed: Tim Grant (2011), Trent Waterhouse (2011), Michael Gordon (2010), Maurice Blair (2009), Paul Aiton (2009), Geoff Daniela (2009), Junior Moors (2009), Frank Pritchard (2010), Luke Lewis (2012), Nathan Smith (2011), Lachlan Coote (2011), Michael Jennings (2011), Frank Puletua (2009)
Off-Contract: Mark O'Halloran

South Sydney RABBITOHS
Coach: Jason Taylor
Gains: Colin Best (Raiders - 2010), Rhys Wesser (Panthers - 2010), Chris McQueen (Wynnum-Manly - 2010), Josh Starling (Illawarra - 2010), Kane Cleal (Bulldogs - 2010), Garrett Crossman (Hull KR - 2010), Matt Mundine (Dragons - 2010), Shaune Corrigan (Norths - 2009), Jarryd Hogan (Sharks)
Losses: Ben Rogers (Dragons - 2008), Manase Manuokafoa (Cowboys), Dean Widders (Castleford), Jeremy Smith (Salford), Yileen Gordon (Bulldogs), Nigel Vagana (released), Sam Huihahau (Raiders), Germaine Paulson (Cowboys), Joey Matapuka (Bulldogs), George Ndaira (Knights), Eddie Paea (released), Shannon Hegarty (Cowboys)
Re-signed: Fetuli Talanoa (2010), Isaac Luke (2011), Nathan Merritt (2012), John Sutton (2011), David Fa'alogo (2011), Jaiman Lowe (2009), Roy Asotasi (2011), David Kidwell (2009), Luke Capewell (2010), Chris Sandow (2010), Ben Lowe (2010), Shannon McPherson (2010), Luke Stuart (2009), Jason Clark (2010), Malcolm Webster (2010), Taioalo Vaivai (2010), Dave Tyrrell (2009)
Off-Contract:

St George-Illawarra DRAGONS
Coach: Wayne Bennett
Gains: Michael Weyman (Raiders - 2010), Ben Rogers (Souths - 2008), Jeremy Smith (Storm - 2011), Luke Priddis (Panthers - 2010), Neville Costigan (Raiders - 2010), Darius Boyd (Broncos - 2011), Mat Head (Tigers - 2009), Hayden Fepuleai (Hurstville United - 2011), Mickey Paea (Roosters - 2009), Brock Dunn (Raiders), Nick Emmett (Redcliffe)
Losses: Nathan Brown (Coach), Jason Ryles (Les Catalans), Josh Morris (Bulldogs), Mark Gasnier (Stade Francais), Lagi Setu (Brisbane), Rangi Chase (Castleford), Ben Rogers (Knights), Matt Mundine (Souths), Kirk Reyoldson (retired), Simon Woolford (retired), Jardine Bobongia (Mackay Cutters), Lachlan Gowland (Eels), Ben Ellis (Cabramatta), Stuart Webb (released), Jace Brown (Norths Devils), Nathan Dureau (Norths Devils), Joe Falemeka (Sharks)
Re-signed: Ben Hornby (2010), Chase Stanley (2010), Ricky Thorby (2009), Ben Creagh (2009), Dan Hunt (2009), Brett Morris (2009), Justin Poore (2009), Beau Scott (2009), Dean Young (2009), Jason Nightingale (2011), Jarrod Saffy (2010), Wendell Sailor (2009), Matt Cooper (2011), Jamie Soward (2010), Daniel Fepuleai (2010), Cameron King (2011), Jamie Stanley (2010), Jon Green, Michael Lett.
Off-Contract:

Sydney ROOSTERS
Coach: Brad Fittler
Gains: Tu’u Maori (Sharks - 2008), Ulise Fahina (Panthers - 2010), Boyd Cordner (Knights - 2012), Sonny Tuigamala (Panthers), Gary Natoealofa (Howick NZ), Jordan Tansey (Leeds - 2010), Sisa Waqa (Gordon RU - 2010)
Losses: Anthony Tupou (Sharks), David Shillington (Raiders), James Tamou (Cowboys), Royce Hura (Eels), Josh Murray (Eels), Jai Ayoub (Released), Sean Rudder (Retired), Mickey Paea (Dragons), Brent Grose (released), Amos Roberts (Wigan), Steve Azzi (Bulldogs), Antonio Winterstein (Broncos), Allan Heldsinger (Redcliffe), Ben Cronin (Cowboys), Daniel Cross (Eels), Steve Meredith (Panthers)
Re-signed: Mark O'Meley (2011), Mitchell Pearce (2010), Sia Soliola (2009), Mitchell Aubusson (2009), Frank Paul Nuuasala (2009), Braith Anasta (2012), Anthony Minichiello (2009), Nate Myles (2009), Sam Perrett (2012), Shaun Kenny-Dowall (2011), James Aubusson (2010), Lopini Paea (2010), Willie Mason (2010), Setaimata Sa (2012), Shane Shackleton (2009), Craig Fitzgibbon (2009), Shaun Foley (Rugby)
Off-Contract: Tevita Folau, Albert Hopoate, Daniel Howard, Rory Kostjaysn,

Wests TIGERS
Coach: Tim Sheens
Gains: Gareth Ellis (Leeds - 2011), Josh Lewis (Titans - 2009), Ryan Carr (Cowboys), Liam Roach (Bulldogs), Jaylan Connelly (Kurri Kurri), Joel Jackson (Glen Innes), Ellery Wilson (Wainuiomata, NZ - 2010), Sean Meaney (Manly)
Losses: Stuart Flanagan (Raiders), Brett Hodgson (Huddersfield), Nick Youngquest (Bulldogs - 2008), Luke Harlen (Northern Pride - 2008), Ryan O'Hara (Celtic Crusaders), Ben Te'o (Broncos), Mitchell Achurch (Cowboys), Mat Head (Dragons), Benson Tupou (Bulldogs), Bronson Harrison (Raiders), Tevita Metuisela (rugby), Ben Shea (Bulldogs), Ryan Tandy (released)
Re-signed: Taniela Tuiaki (2010), Benji Marshall (2009), Shannon McDonnell (2010), Liam Fulton (2010), Rocky Trimarchi (2009), Dean Collis (2009), Robbie Farah (2013), Danny Galea (2009), Shannon Gallant (2009), Dene Halatau (2009), Chris Lawrence (2011), John Morris (2009), Todd Payten (2011), Corey Payne (2009), Chris Heighington (2011), Keith Galloway (2011), Bryce Gibbs (2012), Daine Laurie (2010), Blake Lazarus (2009), Blake Ayshford (2009), Peni Tagive (2009), Wayde Dunley (2009), Beau Ryan (2010)
Off-Contract:
 
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Patorick

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http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25016650-23210,00.html

AN NRL lifeline has been thrown to sacked Brisbane hooker Ian Lacey who has emerged as the big winner from a bold Gold Coast recruitment drive.
Barely 12 months after wondering if he would play in the NRL again, Lacey has been offered an incentive-based one-year deal.

It all fell into place for Lacey after the Gold Coast's bids to lure Cameron Smith and Robbie Farah fell through and contract talks with Titans No.1 hooker Nathan Friend stalled.

Not that it was an easy ride to the Titans for Lacey.

Lacey and John Te Reo had their Broncos contracts torn up in late 2007 after the early morning bashing of a man outside a Brisbane pub.

Lacey was given a suspended six-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to assault occasioning bodily harm.

On the NRL outer, he snapped up a second chance offered by Queensland Cup outfit Ipswich last season - as Titans boss Michael Searle watched with interest.

He was eventually called into the Titans training squad, and when the dust settled from the Gold Coast's unsuccessful bid for a marquee No.9, Searle knew who to turn to next.

``It's an opportunity to resurrect his career. I think he has learned a lot from what he went through before,'' Searle told AAP.

``Sometimes when you are faced with not playing the game it makes you realise how much you love the game.

``I think he has a lot to offer.''

While Searle said it was early days, he would not rule out a long-term future for Lacey.

``It's an opportunity for him, an incentive-based contract,'' he said.

``If he grabs it with both hands we will see what happens from there.

``It is a little too early to forecast what happens beyond this season, but he will be given an opportunity.''

Lacey will be back-up to Friend, who looks set to leave at the end of the season.

Teenager Kayne Lawton is a long-term prospect at hooker after re-signing with the club until the end of 2011.

Searle said Lacey's signing should also inspire those toiling away in the Titans feeder clubs, Queensland Cup sides Ipswich and Tweed Heads.

``We kept a close eye on Ian at the Ipswich Jets. This is good for those guys who play at our feeder clubs to see that we do use them,'' Searle said.

``It's a good message to them that we are genuine, that we do want to have a close relationship with them.''
 

mongoose

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panthers have not bought much. Is elliot going to use elford as a halfback and gavin cooper as a prop?

The sharks on the other hand look like they have bought every player they could possibly afford.
 

KeepingTheFaith

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Jack Afamasaga, Manly -> Cronulla
Source: Rugby League Review

How many forwards do Cronulla need?

Is Ricky working on the theory that if he stacks the side with big guys from 1-13 they'll be wide enough to hold hands and stretch the width of the field?
 

Patorick

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http://www.canberratimes.com.au/new...n-signs-fouryear-deal-with-storm/1428623.aspx

Australian and NSW back-rower Ryan Hoffman has signed a four-year contract extension with Melbourne and predicts he'll see another NRL premiership title in that time. The 25-year-old will play at the Storm until 2012, which will make him a 10-year veteran of the club after debuting in 2003.
Hoffman joins a string of crucial re-signings by the Storm that will keep the bulk of their 2007 premiership side together for several more seasons.
Skipper Cameron Smith recently signed a new deal that will take him through to 2012, while internationals Greg Inglis (2012), Cooper Cronk (2013), Dallas Johnson (2011), Jeff Lima (2011), Adam Blair (2011) and Sika Manu (2011) have all penned long-term deals along with NSW Origin winger Anthony Quinn (2011) and prop Brett White (2010).
Melbourne may have lost international stars Jeremy Smith (Dragons), Israel Folau (Brisbane) and Michael Crocker (Hull) but they've secured NSW Origin coach Craig Bellamy until the end of 2013 after he turned down a bold approach from Brisbane last year.
Fullback Billy Slater is the next target for Melbourne's retention drive. He is contracted until 2010 but has a get-out clause similar to departed Dragons star Mark Gasnier who is now playing French rugby union.
"Melbourne's the place I wanted to stay, it's a great club with great players and it's comforting knowing we've got so many quality players signed up for an extended period of time," Hoffman said on Monday.
"It's a club I'm really proud of and to be able to say I've played 10 years at the one club is something I'll be able to hang my hat on.
"There was interest from elsewhere but the Storm was where I wanted to be so it was a painless negotiation period."
Hoffman says the club isn't carrying any battle scars from their 40-0 grand final thrashing by Manly and confidence is running high as they head into their first trial match of the season, against the New Zealand Warriors in Hamilton on Thursday night.
He missed last year's title decider after undergoing surgery on his ankle, which he has only been able to run on for the past month.
"It definitely hasn't affected our confidence, we're still as confident in our ability and what we can do as a team as ever," Hoffman said.
"We've got so many young blokes and new guys at the club at the moment.
"There's a great fresh feel and they're looking to capitalise on what we've achieved in the last three years and obviously doing even better.
"We're really looking forward to this year. There's no reason why we can be as successful as we have been in the past three years."
Hoffman is one of five Melbourne internationals named to play on Thursday.
Fellow Kangaroos Dallas Johnson and Cooper Cronk and New Zealand internationals Sika Manu and Wairangi Koopu have also been named in the 22-man squad.
Hoffman, who has played 129 NRL games for the club, said he was almost back to 100 per cent after the surgery and just needed some match fitness.
The Storm will play a further two trial matches before their season opener on March 13 against the Dragons at Telstra Dome in Melbourne.
Melbourne squad to play NZ Warriors: Brett Anderson, Dane Nielsen, Willie Isa, Joseph Tomane, Andre Itula, James Maloney, Cooper Cronk, Scott Anderson, Ryan Hinchcliffe, Louis Fanene, Sika Manu, Ryan Hoffman, Dallas Johnson, Hep Cahill, Sam Joe, Jade Williams, Wairangi Koopu, Kevin Proctor, Clifford Manua, Matt Cross, Zeb Tahwa, Dane Chisholm.
 

Macko8

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apparently the bulldogs were prepared to offer him double what newcastle are paying him,over 3 years.
but he had a chat with paul harrogan and he convinced him to stay
 
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