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Brent Read, Michael Carayannis and Travis Meyn break down who’s on a train-and-trial deal with your club during this pre-season

Parramatta Eels
Bulldogs signing Jordan Samrani is among the group of Eels players joining their more established players in the pre-season. Samrani, a centre, joined the ‘Dogs in the off-season and will get the chance to make an immediate impression on coach Jason Ryles. Ethyn Martin is another exciting outside back who made an impact last season - the former rugby union player scored eight tries in eight appearances in the NSW Cup.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Ethyn Martin, Jordan Samrani, Ryley Smith, Apa Twidle, Dom Farrugia, Josh Lynn, Will Latu, Jezaiah Funa-Iuta, Brock Parker

Brisbane Broncos
New Broncos coach Michael Maguire has some genuine NRL talent trialling for contracts this pre-season. Journeyman Gehamat Shibasaki is back in Brisbane along with Melbourne Rebels flyer Glen Vaihu. The Broncos have picked up Hostplus Cup rookie of the year Latrell Siegwalt and he is a real excitement machine.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Gehamat Shibasaki (Wynnum Manly), Luke Gayle (Wynnum Manly), Latrell Siegwalt (Souths Logan), Callum Eggerling (Souths Logan), Ronald Philitoga (Souths Logan), Glen Vaihu (Souths Logan), Tristan Powell (Burleigh), Ewan Moore (Burleigh), Lachlan West (Burleigh), Matt Koellener (Burleigh)

Dolphins
The Dolphins have given some NRL experienced players a second shot. Towering prop Peter Hola was once a highly-rated prospect at the Cowboys who also had a crack at the Raiders, while Ethan Quai-Ward made his NRL debut for the Bulldogs. The Dolphins also have a couple of Central Queensland prospects joining them for the pre-season.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Josh Allen (Redcliffe), Will Patridge (Redcliffe), Ethan Quai-Ward (Redcliffe), Ben Stevanovic (Norths), Peter Hola (Norths), Cooper Marshall (CQ), Larson Dale-Doyle (CQ), Tane Kiriona (CQ)

North Queensland Cowboys
Todd Payten will run his eye over a host of potential NRL prospects under the searing Townsville heat this summer. Under their contracting system, the Cowboys have handed more than 15 opportunities to players chasing their NRL dream. A host of young guns are pushing their way through the grades along with some Hostplus Cup club affiliates. Northern Pride duo Adrian Trevilyan and Jarrett Subloo have NRL experience from their days at Canberra and have returned to their local region.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD:
Contract: Xavier Kerrisk, Mutua Brown, Mason Barber, Henry Teutau, Jeremiah Mata’utia, Matt Watts, Kai Simon, Morea Morea, Assiriah Lenoy

Affiliate clubs: Adrian Treviliyan (Northern Pride), Jarrett Subloo (Northern Pride), Esom Ioka (Northern Pride), Campbell Duffy, Ricco Falaniko (Northern Pride), John Radel (Mackay Cutters), Temple Kalepo (Mackay Cutters)

Gold Coast Titans
Des Hasler has given the son of a gun a shot, with Cooper Bai joining. The son of PNG great Marcus Bai, Cooper has shown promising signs at schoolboys level and is now taking the next step. The Titans have also picked up Josh Patston from Ipswich after he starred for Burleigh this year.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Cooper Bai, Brock Gray, Sean Mullany, Josh Patston (Ipswich), Luke Burton (Tweed Heads), Jayden Wright (Tweed Heads), Kieran Hayman (Tweed Heads), Ethan Clark-Wood (Tweed Heads)

Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
The Bulldogs have given some of their young players a chance to shine in the pre-season, chief among them Jersey Flegg captain Luke Smith, halfback Cassius Tia, and Queensland prop Jack Underhill, who was the star of their Jersey Flegg grand final win. Smith is a back rower while Tia joined the ‘Dogs from the Sydney Roosters.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Jack Underhill, Luke Smith, Reuben Moyle, Cassius Tia, Danny Gabreal, AJ Jones

St George Dragons
The son of former Dragon turned Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon will get his first taste of NRL exposure. Aaymon, a halfback who has impressed playing for the Illawarra Steelers, will hope to be a third generation first grade player following in the footsteps of his dad and grandfather Allan. The Dragons have a stack of rising stars doing a summer of training including the nephew of ex-Dragons Kyle and Chase Stanley - Cyrus Stanley-Traill who has a four-year deal with the club.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Hayden Buchanan (centre), Jacob Halangahu (backrower), Kyan Hjaltason (hooker), Jett Liu (prop), Kade Reed (halfback), Ben Rumble (outside back), Jarrah Treweek (backrower), Leeroy Weatherall (prop)

Newcastle Knights
The Knights have gone with youth as they give opportunities to some of the club’s brightest stars. None shine brighter than prop Cody Hopwood, who was a star at this year’s Australian schoolboys titles and finished the tournament as the No.1 ranked schoolboy in the nation. Connor Votano is another flying fullback emerging through the Knights system who has a nose for the tryline.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Connor Votano, Kyle McCarthy, Cody Hopwood, Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana, Jack Hillier, Haami Herbert-Lozza, Bailey Carmichael, Liam Sutton, Brock Greacen

Penrith Panthers
Trent Toelau is the most recognisable name among the Panthers train-and-triallists after making 12 appearances in the NRL in 2024. He was also named in the New Zealand squad for the Pacific Championships. Prop Austin Dias also has first grade experience, having made seven appearances for the Wests Tigers in 2022. The most exciting of the group is fullback Jaxen Edgar, who was ranked in the top 10 Australian schoolboys by this masthead two years ago.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Trent Toelau, Billy Scott, Austin Dias, David Fale, Jaxen Edgar

Canberra Raiders
The Raiders have handed former South Sydney winger Izaac Thompson - scorer of six tries in 13 games over the past two seasons - a chance to resuscitate his career. They have also given some of their most promising youngsters a chance to shine, led by a pair of front-rowers - Caleb Garvie and Jayze Tuigamala. Garvie hails from the same junior club as Andrew and Matthew Johns - the Cessnock Goannas - while Tuigamala has joined from the Sharks.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Izaac Thompson, Regan Carr, Caleb Garvie, Shaun Packer, Jaxon Lavender, Jensen Taumoepeau, Jayze Tuigamala

Sydney Roosters
The Roosters have some of the best young players in the game and a host of them have been given the chance to impress. Rex Bassingthwaite recently signed a long-term deal amid strong interest from rugby union while Jake Elliott has been on a rapid rise of late - he started this year in SG Ball, played NSW Cup, was outstanding for NSW in the under 19 State of Origin game, and was under consideration to be 18th man for the NRL side. Reece Foley is another teenager to keep an eye on - he played under 19s for Queensland and has been earmarked for big things.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Taylor Losalu, Max McCathie, Toby Rodwell, Lachlan Dooner, Rex Bassingthwaite, Cohen Dittman, Mikey Nassar, Zac Sarfati, Tyreece Tait, Benaiah Ioelu, Jake Elliott, Hugo Savala, Reece Foley

Manly Sea Eagles
Two emerging teenage halves and a former Canterbury forward headline the list at Manly. The Sea Eagles had to fend off NRL and rugby union rivals to land Onitoni Large, who was one of the most highly-prized emerging talents in either code. The Wests Tigers were disappointed to lose the Junior Wallabies skipper. Queensland teenager Tyler Melrose has also been given a chance to shine in the pre-season while Bulldogs forward Chris Patolo has played 28 games in the NRL over the past three seasons with the Bulldogs.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Zane Dunford, Navren Willett, Chris Patolo, Onitoni Large, Jacob Sykes, Tyler Melrose, Kylan Mafoa, Hugo Hart, Devante Mihinui, Max Haley, Broden Konz

Cronulla Sharks
The Sharks have a handful of players from their feeder club Newtown who will spend time with them during the pre-season. Some of the club’s emerging stars will also get the chance to taste life as a first grader - Riley Pollard was an Australian schoolboys halfback last year, prop Alex Challenor was a member of the national schoolboys side this year, and lock Sam McCulloch captained the club’s Jersey Flegg side.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Kyle Pickering, Kristian Dixon, Blake Hosking, Brad Fearnley, Lachlan Crouch (Newtown), Riley Pollard, Taj Ford, Sam McCulloch, Alex Challenor

New Zealand Warriors
Jett Cleary will get a chance to step away from his brother’s shadow after making a switch to the Warriors which will include stepping into a full-time pre-season. He will be joined by winger Moala Graham-Taufa, who played four games for the Warriors this year. Former Panther Daeon Amituanai will ask be given a chance to stake his claims for a permanent spot with the winger, who scored eight tries in 19 NSW Cup games for the Panthers this year. Kahu Capper, an outside back, has also joined the club from the Roosters.

TRAIN AND TRIAL: Jett Cleary (halfback), Moala Graham-Taufa (winger), Daeon Amituanai (winger), Kahu Capper (outside back), Jaydee Auloa (hooker), Makaia Tafua (hooker), Rodney Vea (prop), Augustino Filipo (backrow), Etuate f**kof**ka (hooker), Jason Salalilo (prop), Eddie Ieremia-Toeava (backrow), Motu Pasikala (fullback), )
 
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West Tigers
Boom teenager Heamasi Makasini headlines the list of Wests Tigers players on train and trial deals over the off-season. Makasini doesn’t turn 18 until July next year, when he will take up a development deal, but has been tipped for big things after the Tigers fended off rugby union to secure his signature. Swiss-born prop Tim Johannsen made his NRL debut for the Cowboys last season.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Solomona Faatapape, Reuben Porter, William Craig, Alex Lobb Heath Mason, Heasmasi Makasini (from 27/7 turns 18), Tim Johannssen, Jaxson Rahme, Tristan Hope, Lachlan Broederlow, Eiden Ackland, Marc Tannous

South Sydney Rabbits
South Sydney have two players with NRL experience trying to resurrect their careers. Bailey Biondi-Odo played the last of his 22 games for Canterbury in 2022 but he will take part in an NRL pre-season alongside one-NRL gamer forward Josh Stuckey. The pair are part of an affiliation program with Townsville Blackhawks. PNG Pm’s XIII representative Dudley Dotoi (outside back) will also train with South Sydney so too Newington College product Matthew Humphries (half).

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Salesi Ataata (prop), Talanoa Penitani (outside back), Maddax Fui (prop), Ryan Gray (hooker), Elijah Keung (prop), Lennix Tovo (fullback), Ashton Ward (half), Luke Webley (backrower)

Melbourne Storm
Experienced NRL players Nathaniel Roache and Morgan Harper have been given a chance to reignite their careers with the Storm thanks to the club’s relationship with the North Sydney Bears. The Storm also have a pair of young academy products joining in the pre-season - Coby Williamson and Mitch Jennings are both Queensland underage representatives.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Coby Williamson (Storm academy), Mitch Jennings (Storm academy), Josh Billing (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Cooper-Page Wilson (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Vaka Sikahele (Brisbane Easts Tigers), Setu Tu (Brisbane Easts Tigers), Nathaniel Roache (North Sydney Bears), Morgan Harper (North Sydney Bears), Ben Talty (North Sydney Bears)
 
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NRL 2025: Dylan Brown opens up on Parramatta Eels future, Clint Gutherson exit, return from injury
Parramatta star Dylan Brown has revealed how new coach Jason Ryles has transformed the club, opened up on his Eels future, and losing the heartbeat of the club, Clint Gutherson.

Eels star Dylan Brown spent Monday mowing lawns and doing odd jobs around Parramatta Leagues Club. On Tuesday, he was in the factory at one of the club’s sponsors, learning how to put together an airconditioning compressor.
On Wednesday, he was back at the leagues club, searing steaks in the kitchen at one of the bistros. Each and every day, he has been up at 5am for a gym session and returned later in the day for a field session under new coach Jason Ryles.
“I was actually thinking about (this) yesterday – probably the biggest thing I’ve got out of this is not just working, but getting in our community and seeing faces of people that support us,” Brown said
“Everyone sort of idolises a lot of the boys. They love it so much. A lot of the stuff we are doing is about connection, whether that is with the community or the staff at the other end of the building.”

Ryles made culture one of his priorities when he arrived at Parramatta and this week has been about that as much as anything.
The entire squad – from the highest paid down to those on minimum age – have been in the community learning how the other half lives.
Brown has had a taste of it once before – he started an apprenticeship as a locksmith while playing under 20s. His life since has only been about rugby league.
“He’s just fresh eyes,” Brown said of Ryles.
“He’s very excited. It’s his first major role as a coach and he’s huge on connection. He’s shown that throughout everything we’ve done, whether it’s connecting with the staff whenever we eat, no phones, things like that.
“Doing this is probably the biggest example of that. Like I said, you can look at it as hard work for three days or you can look at it as a way to connect to the community.
RUNNING AGAIN
Brown finished last season having narrowly averted a crisis after suffering a knee injury in the “Spoon Bowl’ against the Wests Tigers.
There were initial fears he had ruptured the ACL in his knee but scans revealed it was a partial tear.
Brown avoided surgery but sat out the Pacific Championships to make sure he would be ready to go when Parramatta resumed training.
He started doing drills with his teammates again this week and expects to be back in full training closer to Christmas.
“I am running,” Brown said.
“Yesterday was my first day doing drills with the boys – passing and changing movement. Hopefully I’m back into full training before or just after Christmas.
“Everything is going good so far. When I first did it, I was distraught. Obviously a lot of the boys have done knees before.
“I’ve seen a lot of my friends do them and … … it’s such a massive hole in their career. So I got very nervous.
“Obviously, you can imagine me going to the scan. I don’t know what’s going to happen.”

CHANGE
The Eels have been in a state of flux over the off-season. Captain Clint Gutherson departed to join the Dragons and Josh Addo-Carr arrived after being sacked by the Bulldogs.
The club has also extended the contacts of hooker Brendan Hands and Sean Russell, announcing on Wednesday that they would stay until the end of 2026.
Gutherson was often described as the heart and soul of Parramatta and Brown conceded he left a huge hole.
“Gutho being our captain, it’s not just a hard person to fill, but obviously a hard role to fill as well,” Brown said.
“So there’s definitely players there that can do exactly that. But a lot of people have said we have lost the heartbeat of our club and he sort of was that.
“But I think in Guth’s own words, move or you rust.”
Brown insists they have the depth and talent to replace their departed skipper
“He’s obviously gone and I wish him all the best,” Brown said.
“Everyone loves him for the way he competes for the club and he is around the club. There’s so many other people that make Parramatta, Parramatta.”

THE FUTURE
Brown signed a long-term deal with Parramatta that runs until the end of 2031. The concern for the Eels is that his deal is littered with options, meaning he could leave the club as early as the end of next season.
Brown has until round 10 to exercise his option and Ryles has already spoken to his five-eighth about the future.
“Rylesy has obviously had that conversation with me because it’s obviously his role to keep me here as well,” Brown said.
“I’ve never really thought about it. My main priority is my knee at the moment. I didn’t even know the (clause) was round 10.
“I’ve seen a few things about it, but honestly I haven’t even given two thoughts about it. I love Parramatta. I love Parramatta.
“Whatever happens, happens.”

The challenge for Ryles is to keep Brown happy. Winning would help – the Eels are coming off a diabolical season that ended with them in the battle for the spoon.
“He’s told me that he knows how I play and my running game and all that, and he’s trying to unlock that for us as halves,” Brown said.
“He feels like we didn’t do that as much as we could have – Mitchy and me. Obviously we’ve got a new fullback as well.
“But a lot of speed this year and now I feel like that’s how we’re going to play. So it’s going to be a lot of fun.”

 
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He didn’t know about the round 10 clause lol, I seriously believe he didn’t. Merkin isn’t a real deep thinker.

Hopefully Ryles can knock some of that casualness out of him and unlock his potential. He’s the player we need the most to go to the next level.
 
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Brent Read, Michael Carayannis and Travis Meyn break down who’s on a train-and-trial deal with your club during this pre-season

Parramatta Eels
Bulldogs signing Jordan Samrani is among the group of Eels players joining their more established players in the pre-season. Samrani, a centre, joined the ‘Dogs in the off-season and will get the chance to make an immediate impression on coach Jason Ryles. Ethyn Martin is another exciting outside back who made an impact last season - the former rugby union player scored eight tries in eight appearances in the NSW Cup.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Ethyn Martin, Jordan Samrani, Ryley Smith, Apa Twidle, Dom Farrugia, Josh Lynn, Will Latu, Jezaiah Funa-Iuta, Brock Parker

Brisbane Broncos
New Broncos coach Michael Maguire has some genuine NRL talent trialling for contracts this pre-season. Journeyman Gehamat Shibasaki is back in Brisbane along with Melbourne Rebels flyer Glen Vaihu. The Broncos have picked up Hostplus Cup rookie of the year Latrell Siegwalt and he is a real excitement machine.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Gehamat Shibasaki (Wynnum Manly), Luke Gayle (Wynnum Manly), Latrell Siegwalt (Souths Logan), Callum Eggerling (Souths Logan), Ronald Philitoga (Souths Logan), Glen Vaihu (Souths Logan), Tristan Powell (Burleigh), Ewan Moore (Burleigh), Lachlan West (Burleigh), Matt Koellener (Burleigh)

Dolphins
The Dolphins have given some NRL experienced players a second shot. Towering prop Peter Hola was once a highly-rated prospect at the Cowboys who also had a crack at the Raiders, while Ethan Quai-Ward made his NRL debut for the Bulldogs. The Dolphins also have a couple of Central Queensland prospects joining them for the pre-season.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Josh Allen (Redcliffe), Will Patridge (Redcliffe), Ethan Quai-Ward (Redcliffe), Ben Stevanovic (Norths), Peter Hola (Norths), Cooper Marshall (CQ), Larson Dale-Doyle (CQ), Tane Kiriona (CQ)

North Queensland Cowboys
Todd Payten will run his eye over a host of potential NRL prospects under the searing Townsville heat this summer. Under their contracting system, the Cowboys have handed more than 15 opportunities to players chasing their NRL dream. A host of young guns are pushing their way through the grades along with some Hostplus Cup club affiliates. Northern Pride duo Adrian Trevilyan and Jarrett Subloo have NRL experience from their days at Canberra and have returned to their local region.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD:
Contract: Xavier Kerrisk, Mutua Brown, Mason Barber, Henry Teutau, Jeremiah Mata’utia, Matt Watts, Kai Simon, Morea Morea, Assiriah Lenoy

Affiliate clubs: Adrian Treviliyan (Northern Pride), Jarrett Subloo (Northern Pride), Esom Ioka (Northern Pride), Campbell Duffy, Ricco Falaniko (Northern Pride), John Radel (Mackay Cutters), Temple Kalepo (Mackay Cutters)

Gold Coast Titans
Des Hasler has given the son of a gun a shot, with Cooper Bai joining. The son of PNG great Marcus Bai, Cooper has shown promising signs at schoolboys level and is now taking the next step. The Titans have also picked up Josh Patston from Ipswich after he starred for Burleigh this year.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Cooper Bai, Brock Gray, Sean Mullany, Josh Patston (Ipswich), Luke Burton (Tweed Heads), Jayden Wright (Tweed Heads), Kieran Hayman (Tweed Heads), Ethan Clark-Wood (Tweed Heads)

Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
The Bulldogs have given some of their young players a chance to shine in the pre-season, chief among them Jersey Flegg captain Luke Smith, halfback Cassius Tia, and Queensland prop Jack Underhill, who was the star of their Jersey Flegg grand final win. Smith is a back rower while Tia joined the ‘Dogs from the Sydney Roosters.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Jack Underhill, Luke Smith, Reuben Moyle, Cassius Tia, Danny Gabreal, AJ Jones

St George Dragons
The son of former Dragon turned Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon will get his first taste of NRL exposure. Aaymon, a halfback who has impressed playing for the Illawarra Steelers, will hope to be a third generation first grade player following in the footsteps of his dad and grandfather Allan. The Dragons have a stack of rising stars doing a summer of training including the nephew of ex-Dragons Kyle and Chase Stanley - Cyrus Stanley-Traill who has a four-year deal with the club.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Hayden Buchanan (centre), Jacob Halangahu (backrower), Kyan Hjaltason (hooker), Jett Liu (prop), Kade Reed (halfback), Ben Rumble (outside back), Jarrah Treweek (backrower), Leeroy Weatherall (prop)

Newcastle Knights
The Knights have gone with youth as they give opportunities to some of the club’s brightest stars. None shine brighter than prop Cody Hopwood, who was a star at this year’s Australian schoolboys titles and finished the tournament as the No.1 ranked schoolboy in the nation. Connor Votano is another flying fullback emerging through the Knights system who has a nose for the tryline.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Connor Votano, Kyle McCarthy, Cody Hopwood, Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana, Jack Hillier, Haami Herbert-Lozza, Bailey Carmichael, Liam Sutton, Brock Greacen

Penrith Panthers
Trent Toelau is the most recognisable name among the Panthers train-and-triallists after making 12 appearances in the NRL in 2024. He was also named in the New Zealand squad for the Pacific Championships. Prop Austin Dias also has first grade experience, having made seven appearances for the Wests Tigers in 2022. The most exciting of the group is fullback Jaxen Edgar, who was ranked in the top 10 Australian schoolboys by this masthead two years ago.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Trent Toelau, Billy Scott, Austin Dias, David Fale, Jaxen Edgar

Canberra Raiders
The Raiders have handed former South Sydney winger Izaac Thompson - scorer of six tries in 13 games over the past two seasons - a chance to resuscitate his career. They have also given some of their most promising youngsters a chance to shine, led by a pair of front-rowers - Caleb Garvie and Jayze Tuigamala. Garvie hails from the same junior club as Andrew and Matthew Johns - the Cessnock Goannas - while Tuigamala has joined from the Sharks.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Izaac Thompson, Regan Carr, Caleb Garvie, Shaun Packer, Jaxon Lavender, Jensen Taumoepeau, Jayze Tuigamala

Sydney Roosters
The Roosters have some of the best young players in the game and a host of them have been given the chance to impress. Rex Bassingthwaite recently signed a long-term deal amid strong interest from rugby union while Jake Elliott has been on a rapid rise of late - he started this year in SG Ball, played NSW Cup, was outstanding for NSW in the under 19 State of Origin game, and was under consideration to be 18th man for the NRL side. Reece Foley is another teenager to keep an eye on - he played under 19s for Queensland and has been earmarked for big things.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Taylor Losalu, Max McCathie, Toby Rodwell, Lachlan Dooner, Rex Bassingthwaite, Cohen Dittman, Mikey Nassar, Zac Sarfati, Tyreece Tait, Benaiah Ioelu, Jake Elliott, Hugo Savala, Reece Foley

Manly Sea Eagles
Two emerging teenage halves and a former Canterbury forward headline the list at Manly. The Sea Eagles had to fend off NRL and rugby union rivals to land Onitoni Large, who was one of the most highly-prized emerging talents in either code. The Wests Tigers were disappointed to lose the Junior Wallabies skipper. Queensland teenager Tyler Melrose has also been given a chance to shine in the pre-season while Bulldogs forward Chris Patolo has played 28 games in the NRL over the past three seasons with the Bulldogs.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Zane Dunford, Navren Willett, Chris Patolo, Onitoni Large, Jacob Sykes, Tyler Melrose, Kylan Mafoa, Hugo Hart, Devante Mihinui, Max Haley, Broden Konz

Cronulla Sharks
The Sharks have a handful of players from their feeder club Newtown who will spend time with them during the pre-season. Some of the club’s emerging stars will also get the chance to taste life as a first grader - Riley Pollard was an Australian schoolboys halfback last year, prop Alex Challenor was a member of the national schoolboys side this year, and lock Sam McCulloch captained the club’s Jersey Flegg side.

TRAIN AND TRIAL SQUAD: Kyle Pickering, Kristian Dixon, Blake Hosking, Brad Fearnley, Lachlan Crouch (Newtown), Riley Pollard, Taj Ford, Sam McCulloch, Alex Challenor

New Zealand Warriors
Jett Cleary will get a chance to step away from his brother’s shadow after making a switch to the Warriors which will include stepping into a full-time pre-season. He will be joined by winger Moala Graham-Taufa, who played four games for the Warriors this year. Former Panther Daeon Amituanai will ask be given a chance to stake his claims for a permanent spot with the winger, who scored eight tries in 19 NSW Cup games for the Panthers this year. Kahu Capper, an outside back, has also joined the club from the Roosters.

TRAIN AND TRIAL: Jett Cleary (halfback), Moala Graham-Taufa (winger), Daeon Amituanai (winger), Kahu Capper (outside back), Jaydee Auloa (hooker), Makaia Tafua (hooker), Rodney Vea (prop), Augustino Filipo (backrow), Etuate f**kof**ka (hooker), Jason Salalilo (prop), Eddie Ieremia-Toeava (backrow), Motu Pasikala (fullback), )
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So we've signed a bloke for 2 years on a Train and Trial deal?
 
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