Intrust Super Cup 2016 Gains and Losses

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Tweed Heads Gains and Losses[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]One of the Cup competition’s most exciting players returns to Tweed Heads next season, with electric back Shannon Walker signing on with the club for 2016.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Walker – who has spent the past few years playing Rugby Union Sevens – heads the list of returning Seagulls players, with 2014 halves combination Sam Irwin and Michael Burgess and 2013 prop Josh Coyle all coming home following stints in France.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Tweed Heads had a mixed season in 2015; but in the process blooded 15 debutants, with many of these young players set to make up the core of the squad in 2016.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]As well as Colts players including Jacob Garland, Jarrod Morfett and David Sheridan making the transition to the Cup side; other youngsters to look out for are Gold Coast Titans NYC quartet Jackson Clarke (who joins his brother Dane at the club), Ben Mathiou, Tevita Folau and Anthony Colman.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Gains:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Shannon Walker (ARU 7s), Sam Irwin (France), Michael Burgess (France), Josh Coyle (France), Tuiala Togitasi (Newcastle), Anthony Colman (Titans NYC), Jackson Clarke (Titans NYC), Tevita Folau (Titans NYC), Ben Mathiou (Titans NYC), Sione Alofi (Wests Tigers)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Jamal Fogarty (Burleigh Bears), Sam Foster (Townsville Blackhawks), Davin Crampton (Redcliffe Dolphins)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]10th[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Aaron Zimmerle[/FONT]

 

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[FONT=&quot]Central Queensland Capras Gains and Losses[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]With the appointment of former premiership-winning Mackay coach Kim Williams and an influx of new talent, the Central Queensland Capras are eyeing off a vastly improved season in 2016.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]New arrivals include Cutters duo Aleki Falepaini and Justin Tavae, along with talented Melbourne Storm signings Brandon Manase and Chanel Seigafo.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The Capras have also recruited well from the local region with the likes of Caleb Tull, Jace O’Neil, Lindsay Jarrett and Cody-John Clark given the opportunity to press for an Intrust Super Cup berth.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]The Capras do however have some experience to cover, with the departure of a number of starting players from last season, including back-rower Guy Williams who returns to France.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Central Queensland Capras[/FONT]

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[FONT=&quot]Gains:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Aleki Falepaini (Mackay Cutters), Bill Cullen (NQ Cowboys), Brandon Manase (Melbourne Storm), Chanel Seigafo (Melbourne Storm), Dane Chang (North Sydney Bears), Jaziah Dawson (Southport Tigers), Jordan Kane Halswell (Hornets NZ), Justin Tavae (Mackay Cutters), Kirisome Kirisome (Melbourne Storm), Lance Kuveu (Agmark Gurias PNG), Liam Pickersgill (Brisbane Broncos), Maipele Morseau (Cairns Brothers), Michael Ki (NZ Warriors), Nathan Wilson (Southport Tigers), Vic Halfpenny (Merimbula), Jack Kavanagh (St George Illawarra), Cale Hobday (Tugun), Adam Henry (Bradford), John Filipo (Melbourne Storm), Caleb Tull (Brothers Rockhampton), Jace O’Neil (Yeppoon), Lindsay Jarrett (Gracemere), Cody-John Clark (Norths Rockhampton)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Losses:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Javarn White (Released), Russell Aitken (Released), Andrew Dale (Released), Guy Williams (Lezignan France), Russell Webber (Norths Rockhampton), Rajan Opetaia-Halls (Northern Pride), Ray Ebsworth (Released), Fabian Souter (Released), Aaron Watson (Released), Chris Stolk (Released), Ha’Ofanga Rabakewa (Released), Garrett Field (Released), Dean McAdam (Released), Dan Randall (Released), Clinton Mooney (Released), Corbyn Kilday (Swinton Lions UK), Hayden Buckman (Released), Lloyd Steigler (Released), Dean Allen (Norths Rockhampton), Sam Smith (Brisbane Broncos), Josh Tanner (Released)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] 14th[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Kim Williams (replacing Lionel Harbin)[/FONT]

 

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[FONT=&quot]Wynnum Manly Gains and Losses [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Wynnum Manly Seagulls have picked up some handy young forwards to boost their pack following the loss of some key personnel.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Despite announcing his retirement late in the season – skipper Tim Natusch has had a change of heart and is looking forward to again leading out the Gulls onto the paddock in the 2016 season.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Gains:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Caleb Binge (Gold Coast Titans), Mitchell Cronin (Canberra Raiders), Yamba Bowie (NQ Cowboys NYC), Alex Barr (Brisbane Broncos NYC), Brendan McBryde (Brisbane Broncos NYC), Dan Wallace (retirement), Braxton Stanley (NZ Rugby Union/Warriors), Nick Harrold (Burleigh Bears)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Losses:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Mitchell Frei (Sydney Roosters), Jason Moon (retired), Matt Grieve (Sunshine Coast Falcons), David Stagg (retired)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] 4th (eliminated Finals Week 1)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Jon Buchanan[/FONT]

 

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[FONT=&quot]Norths Devils Gains and Losses[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]The Norths Devils have looked far and wide for their new season recruits, but will also welcome back a number of their former players – headlined by half Todd Murphy from the Cronulla Sharks.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Two Broncos Under 20 graduates in Jarryd Dodd and Queensland Under 20 representative Jayden Berrell have also signed up to the Nundah club for next season.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]The new faces will have to step up to fill the void being left by some of the Devils more experienced campaigners, including 2015 Best and Fairest player Krys Freeman. The versatile forward is off to the Newcastle Knights next year.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Gains: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Maeli Seve (Easts Tigers), Tristan Lumley (Redcliffe Dolphins), David Faamita (Souths Logan Magpies), Jack Mackin (Newcastle Knights), Jared Blanke (Southport Tigers), Dallas Wells (Cronulla Sharks), Paul Steele (rugby union), Todd Murphy (Cronulla Sharks), Jayden Berrell (Brisbane Broncos), Matiu Love-Henry (NZ Warriors), Paul Ulberg (NZ Warriors), Trae Clark (Port City Breakers), Jarryd Dodd (Brisbane Broncos), Rez Phillips (Souths Logan Magpies)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Losses: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Byron Creighton (travelling), Joel Bailey (travelling), Dylan Galloway (work), Mark Vaiao (retired), Krys Freeman (Newcastle Knights)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]13th[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Mark Gliddon[/FONT]

 

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[FONT=&quot]Redcliffe Dolphins Gains and Losses[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Under the guidance of newly-signed coach Adam Mogg, the Dolphins have made some astute signings for the new year, picking up a number of players who have performed well in the Cup in previous seasons including 2013 premiership-winning duo (with the Mackay Cutters) Chris Gesch and Tyson Andrews.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]A late-season surge was not enough to get the Redcliffe Dolphins into the finals in season 2015, but the powerhouse club will be aiming to feature in September in 2016.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Gains:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Jack Ahearn (Canberra Raiders), Sam Anderson (Penrith Panthers), Tyson Andrews (Manly Sea Eagles), Chris Gesch (Mackay Cutters), Christian Hazard (Gold Coast Titans/Burleigh Bears), Davin Crampton (Gold Coast Titans/Tweed Heads Seagulls), Rulon Nutira (Illawarra Cutters), Dan Randall (CQ Capras)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Losses:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Darcy Etrich (Newcastle competition), Marty Hatfield (retired), Jon Green (retired), Trent Richardson (retired), Oliver Regan (Burleigh Bears), Tom Geraghty (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Martin Cordwell (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Tristan Lumley (Norths Devils)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]7th[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Adam Mogg (replacing Troy Lindsay)[/FONT]

 

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[FONT=&quot]Northern Pride Gains and Losses[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]North Queensland powerhouse club Northern Pride have lost a lot of experience in the off-season with the retirements of six key players including 2015 co-captains Jason Roos and Brett Anderson.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]However, they have launched a new initiative for 2016 which will provide more opportunities to the Cairns District Rugby League’s best talent to play Intrust Super Cup via a portability program.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]They have also picked up two handy graduates of the NYC competition, with Brayden Torpy (Gold Coast) and Cowboy Akeripa Tia Kilifi (brother of Pride forward Vaipuna) joining the side.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Gains:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Khan Ahwang (Burleigh Bears), RJ Opetaia-Halls (Central Capras), Brayden Torpy (Gold Coast Titans NYC), Akeripa Tia Kilifi (North Queensland Cowboys NYC), Ben Reuter (Innisfail Brothers), Col Wilkie (Innisfail Brothers)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Losses:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Sam Obst (retired), Alex Starmer (retired), Hezron Murgha (retired), Jason Roos (retired), Brett Anderson (retired), Semi Tadulala (retired), Graham Clark (Canterbury Bulldogs), Nathan Wales (travel), Regan Verney (Mackay Cutters), Brent Oosen (work) Maddie Oosen (released), Dean McGilvray (released)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]6th (eliminated Week 1 finals)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Joe O’Callaghan[/FONT]

 

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[FONT=&quot]Souths Logan Gains and Losses[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]The Souths Logan Magpies have started their pre-season training with a strong contingent of new faces joining their squad for season 2016.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]However, there is one familiar face in the new recruits, with former junior Cameron Booth returning from the Canberra Raiders NYC team.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]He heads up a number of players who have recently spent time in the Under 20 competition.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Gains:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Cameron Booth (Canberra Raiders NYC), Francis Fifita (Gold Coast Titans), Herman Ese’ese (Canterbury Bulldogs), Dan Russell (Brisbane Broncos), Terry Kepu (Logan Brothers), Savern Rapana (Currumbin Seagulls), Sam Scarlett (Penrith)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Losses:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] David Faamita (Norths Devils), Ben Thorburn (United Kingdom)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]12th[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Josh Hannay[/FONT]

 

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[FONT=&quot]Townsville Blackhawks Gains and Losses[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]The Townsville Blackhawks have signed five young guns from this year’s North Queensland Cowboys NYC side to join their 2016 squad.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Lock Andrew Niemoeller comes to the Blackhawks following a stellar season in which he was named NYC Player of the Year.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]The Queensland Under 18 and Under 20 Representative played his junior rugby league for the Norths Devils before signing with the Cowboys as a scholarship player and eventually going on to captain the NYC side in 2015.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]David Munro was born in the Cook Island, but hails from Darwin in the Northern Territory and represented his home state the Northern Territory as an Under 12, Under 15 and Under 16 before moving to Townsville and attending Kirwan High School.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Herbert River Crusher’s junior Kieran Quabba grew up in Ingham and moved to Townsville during his senior years whilst attending Ignatius Park.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Quabba played for the Under 18 Queensland side alongside Niemoeller in 2013 and like his team-mate captained the Cowboys NYC side in 2014.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Temone Power was born and bred in Bowen and played his junior football for the Bowen Seagulls while Bundaberg product Kyle Laybutt moved to Townsville at the beginning of 2015 season and he will remain with the Cowboys training squad for the 2016 preseason.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Gains:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Glenn Hall (NQ Cowboys), Hezron Murgha (Northern Pride / Cowboys NRL), Kyle Laybutt (NQ Cowboys NYC), Andrew Niemoeller (NQ Cowboys NYC), Temone Power (NQ Cowboys NYC), David Munro (NQ Cowboys), Kieran Quabba (NQ Cowboys NYC), Lona Kaifoto (Burdekin), Sam Foster (Tweed Heads Seagulls), [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Willie Minoga (PNG Hunters)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Jack Kelleher (local league), Mitchell Seri (local league), Tyler Smith (local league), Dennis Tamarchio (local league), Tom Humble (year off), Ricky Thorby (retired), Chris McLean (retired)
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Minor Premiers and Grand Finalists (lost to Ipswich Jets)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Kristian Woolf[/FONT]

 

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[FONT=&quot]Burleigh Bears Gains and Losses[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]The Burleigh Bears welcomed a returning favourite, some new but experienced faces and plenty of young guns when they kicked off their pre-season training last week.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Front-rower Luke Page returns to the Bears after making his NRL debut while they will also get the full-time services of former Titans Jamie Dowling and Chad Redman.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Coach Jim Lenihan is hoping the mixture of players with fulltime experience and enthusiastic youngsters will hopefully breed results for the Bears in 2016.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The process of taking star players from the Colts and Under 19 / Under 20 and developing them into long-term Cup players has been underway for some time, with the debut of many players last season evidence of that.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]The promotion of more young, local talent is set to continue in 2016 as the Bears look to build their long-term future.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]The Bears Colts success has also seen seven of the team progress to the NYC. Talor Walters, Jack Cook, Dylan Pelo, Daymeric Pelo, Mitch Doring, Sam Ross (all Storm NYC), Jenan Parrish (Cronulla NYC) and Maia Sands (South Sydney NYC) have all earned contracts after successful seasons.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Cameron Cullen (Mackay Cutters), Luke Page (St George Illawarra), Kurtis Rowe (West Tigers), Sami Sauiluma (Cronulla), Jeff Lynch (Canberra Raiders), Jamie Dowling (Titans), Chad Redman (Titans), Jamal Fogarty (Titans / Tweed Heads Seagulls), Parahi Wilson (Titans NYC), Connor Carey (Cowboys NYC), Kelly Tate (St George NYC), Josh Berkers (Titans NYC), Daniel Schwass (Titans NYC), Hayden Schwass (Titans NYC)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Henare Wells (NZ Warriors), Nafe Seluini (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Ryley Jacks (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Khan Ahwang (Northern Pride), Pele Peletelese (retired), Dimitri Pelo (retired), Corbin Kiernan (France), Zac Mackay (Penrith), Tyron Haynes (retired), Jason Chan (released), Andrew Vela (released), Jaiden Hawkes (released), Connor Toia (released), Shane Gray (released), Francis Veukiso (released)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]9th[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Jim Lenihan[/FONT]

 

[hellteam]

Thoughts
- Burleigh probably have the best gains out of anyone, but they've lost their best three players in Wells, Jacks and Seluini so it balances out
- I would be extremely surprised if Townsville didn't win next year, their squad is pretty crazy. They have also signed Willie Minoga from PNG
- Ipswich have lost too many players, I don't think they will make the finals next year
- Redcliffe and Sunny Coast should both be up there next year

 

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[FONT=&quot]PNG Hunters Gains and Losses[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]A strong 2015 season from the PNG Hunters has caught the eye of several outside clubs – with Australian and United Kingdom teams taking an interest in some of their stars of this past year.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Willie ‘The Freight Train’ Minoga has signed with last year’s Intrust Super Cup minor premiers the Townsville Blackhawks, while inaugural Hunters skipper Israel Eliab is off to London after signing a one-year deal with the Broncos.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Two more stars from last year’s squad – versatile back Katio Ottio and youngster Warren Glare – have also both signed trial-and-train contracts with NRL clubs.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]For this new season, the Hunters have signed up a number of players from the Digicel Cup – helping to strengthen the pathway opportunities in the country.
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[FONT=&quot]Gains:[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Justin Olam (Lae Snax Tigers), Gonzella Urakusie (Goroka Lahanis), Konnie Bernard (Agmark Gurias), BJ Wanamis (Lae Snax Tigers), Rex Yellon (Enga Mioks), Gahuna Silas (Gulf Isapeas), Ismael Waine-Lae (Highlands Confederate), Tuvi Lepan (Agmark Gurias), Bernard Lama (Lae Snax Tigers), Watson Boas (Agmark Gurias), Ishamel Baikawa (Lae Snax Tigers), Anderson Benford (Lae Snax Tigers), Mafu Kalas (Lae Snax Tigers), Benjamin Hetra (Hela Wigman), Sam Maniat (Northern Confederate), Leon Lati (Northern Confederate), Enock Siune (TNA Lions)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Willie Minoga (Townsville Blackhawks), Kato Ottio (Canberra Raiders – trial and train), Warren Glare (Cronulla Sharks – trial and train), Israel Eliab (London Broncos), Roger Laka (retired - Hunters coaching staff), Sebastian Pandia (released), Jay Garrison (released)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]2nd (eliminated Week 3 of the finals)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Michael Marum[/FONT]

 

[mikail-eagle]

Isreal Eliab is a huge loss for PNG.

Not sure why none of the NRL Clubs have given him a trail. Hope he doesn't get homesick in London.

 

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[FONT=&quot]Ipswich Jets Gains and Losses[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Defending premiers the Ipswich Jets have paid a high price for their 2015 season success – with six of their star being snapped up by NRL clubs for next season.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Skipper Keiron Lander has also hung up his boots after many years of dedicated service to the club and will leave a large void to be filled.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]However, coaches Ben Walker and Shane Walker have conducted a broad search and have signed some promising stars of the future.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Former Jet Nathaniel Neale has also agreed to terms with the club and is set to make his return to North Ipswich Reserve.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Abraham Atallah (St George Illawarra Dragons), Jesse Roberts (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Maxwell Fesolai (Melbourne Storm), Kyle McConnell (North Queensland Cowboys), Rory Humphreys (Gold Coast Titans NYC), Kyle Blackman (year off)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Keiron Lander (retired), Matt Parcell (Manly Sea Eagles), Josh Cleeland (Cronulla Sharks), Kurt Capewell (Cronulla Sharks), Rod Griffin (Wests Tigers), Billy McConnachie (Wests Tigers), Carlin Anderson (Brisbane Broncos)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Premiers and NRL State Champions (3rd in regular season)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Ben Walker and Shane Walker[/FONT]

 

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Ipswich losses are ridiculous.... 7 best players

 

[Son of Minto]

Yeah, Ipswich are f**ked

 

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[FONT=&quot]Sunshine Coast Gains and Losses
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[FONT=&quot]With a new coach and some exciting new signings to their name – the Sunshine Coast Falcons have launched head-first into their preparations for the season ahead.

[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Some experienced Cup campaigners including Wynnum Manly’s Matt Grieve join recent NYC graduates in Craig Ingebrigtsen’s 2016 squad; providing some valuable depth for the club.

[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]With the Falcon’s affiliation with the Melbourne Storm continuing next season; the Falcons are looking forward to kicking off in 2016.

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[FONT=&quot]Matt Grieve (Wynnum Manly Seagulls), Ryley Jacks (Burleigh Bears), Nafe Seluini (Burleigh Bears), Conner Toia (Burleigh Bears), Marty Cordwell (Redcliffe Dolphins), Tom Geraghty (Redcliffe Dolphins), Alex Bishop (Redcliffe Dolphins), Ajuma Adams (Brisbane Broncos NYC), Logan Houghton (Melbourne Storm NYC)

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[FONT=&quot]Jon Platt (retired), Jay Lobwein (Coventry Bears – United Kingdom), Jaz Nahu-Main (released)

[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]11th

[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Craig Ingebrigtsen (replacing Glen Dreger)[/FONT]

 

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[FONT=&quot]Easts Tigers Gains and Losses
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[FONT=&quot]The Easts Tigers are currently set to retain all of their 2015 squad and in an added bonus, have also signed a number of young faces to their 2016 squad.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]While Scott Sipple is new to the head coaching role in 2016, he has been a key part of the Tigers staff for the past few seasons and will be looking forward to the challenges the new role will bring.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]As well as signing many graduates from the Under 20 NYC competition, the Coorparoo-based club will also welcome the return of former Intrust Cup players Luke Lavelle, Liufau Hala and Jacob Paul.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Gains:[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Daniel Foster (Penrith), Guy Hamilton (Canterbury Bankstown NYC), Sam Gee (Brisbane Broncos NYC), Shane Gillham (Gold Coast Titans NYC), Billie Kitt (Melbourne Storm NYC), Luke Lavelle, Liufau Hala, Jacob Paul[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]5th (eliminated Week 2 of the finals)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Scott Sipple (replacing Craig Ingebrigtsen)[/FONT]

 

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[FONT=&quot]Mackay Cutters Gains and Losses [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]The Mackay Cutters are set to field a new-look side next season, with incoming coach David Simpson looking far and wide to boost his squad for 2016.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]The NQ side have lost some key performers from the 2015 season including Chris Gesch and Cameron Cullen to other Intrust Super Cup clubs; but have actively recruited to fill the void - including signing four players from Canberra club West Belconnen Warriors.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Gains: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Leroy Rankin (Tully Tigers), John Papalii (West Belconnen Warriors), Michael Uluakiola (West Belconnen Warriors), Howard Brown (West Belconnen Warriors), John Faletagoai (West Belconnen Warriors), Leonati Feiloakitau-Fetuani (Newtown Jets), Regan Verney (Northern Pride), Jack Creith (Parkes Spacemen), Jacob Pottinger (Muswellbrook Rams), Sam Thorpe (Dubbo Westside), Delayne Ashby (Gold Coast Titans), Nathan Lo Monaco (Newcastle Knights)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Losses: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Sam Clune (Penrith Panthers),Justin Tavae (Central Queensland Capras), Corey Cox (released), Matt Hackett (released), Zack Walker (Wests Tigers Mackay), Dean Hall (released), Michael Sio (Wakefield Trinity Wildcats), Cameron Cullen (Burleigh Bears), Rex Johnson (released), Kayan Davies (released), Ben Jones (released), Aleki Falepaini (Central Queensland Capras), Zac Radel (released), Pulou Vaituutuu (returned to Sydney), Gavin Bennion (Halifax RLFC), Chris Gesch (Redcliffe Dolphins), Rohan Ahern (Whitsunday Brahmans), Phil Salevao (released), Mitch Day (returned to Canberra)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]8th[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] David Simpson (replacing Kim Williams)[/FONT]

 

[mikail-eagle]

http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2015/12/14/old_friend_re_joins_.html


Old friend re-joins Capras


The Rockhampton Leagues Club Capras welcomed an old friend to Rockhampton recently in the form of Lance Kuveu.

Kuveu was called on by the Capras earlier in the year when the side travelled to PNG to play the Hunters; but injuries, illness and passport issues meant the Capras struggled to field a full team and were forced to recruit two players out of the local league onto their bench.

Kuveu – who was playing in the Digicel Cup for the Agmark Gurias at the time along with Clement Kilingelat – stepped in to help out the undermanned Capras.

Kuveu went on to score the only try for the Capras in that game against the Hunters and received the biggest cheer of the day from the PNG crowd.

The Capras saw enough in Kuveu to offer him a contract for the 2016 season, making him the first player recruited from the Digicel Cup into the Intrust Super Cup (outside the players participating in the PNG Hunters program).

Kuveu knows it will be step learning curve and lots of hard work, but is thankful for the opportunity given by the Capras to pursue his dream of playing in the Intrust Super Cup.

 

[isaiah]

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[FONT=&quot]The Souths Logan Magpies have started their pre-season training with a strong contingent of new faces joining their squad for season 2016.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]However, there is one familiar face in the new recruits, with former junior Cameron Booth returning from the Canberra Raiders NYC team.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]He heads up a number of players who have recently spent time in the Under 20 competition.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Gains:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Cameron Booth (Canberra Raiders NYC), Francis Fifita (Gold Coast Titans), Herman Ese?ese (Canterbury Bulldogs), Dan Russell (Brisbane Broncos), Terry Kepu (Logan Brothers), Savern Rapana (Currumbin Seagulls), Sam Scarlett (Penrith)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Losses:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] David Faamita (Norths Devils), Ben Thorburn (United Kingdom)[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Where they finished in 2015: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]12th[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2016 coach:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Josh Hannay[/FONT]

I read elsewhere that caleb timu could play here, back from a Mormon mission.