Next years merger = players available?

[Deleted member 10972]

After reading up about the Roosters/Newtown merger in Premier League next season, i read that the only players from this season you retained, eligible to play for the merger next year, are as follows:

Adam Bennett
Ryan Dickson
David Hall
Geoff Johnson
Andrew Le Breton
Ed Leuluai
Lafi Manua
Vince Mellars
Richard Parker
Dimitri Pelo
Rimini Reweti
Kiel Roberts
Ricky Roberts
Glen Sedwell
David Vial


Those in red aren't certain, but it seems that the 2006 Newtown isn't at all similar to this year. Seems the Sharks have taken your Manua's, Stosic's, Scott's, & so on, so forth. But if these are the only original Newtown players taking part in the merger, than can you fill me in on them? So i at least have a brief rundown on them (e.g. age, size, position, skill, your personal comments, etc.).


Thank you for your co-operation. It is greatly appreciated by all, and i, as a Roosters fan, am imminently excited by the prospect of merging with a club of such brilliant history.


LeagueFanNumeroUno


P.S. if you want me to post the Roosters contracted players, eligible for the Newtown outfit next year, just ask. Peace out.

 

[Jeffles]

A lot of those players you mention (Stos, Manua etc) were Cronulla contracted so it is natural to expect them to be unavailable.

Training started this week and things look good.

Keep in touch.

 

[horrie's heroes]

as per the newtown press release:

"Four other Newtown players - Vince Mellars, Rimini Reweti, Eddie Leuluai and Lafi Manua - are in full-time training with the Sydney Roosters NRL squad at their Wentworth Park headquarters"

 

[Deleted member 10972]

Now can one of the Newtown hubbies describe to me these players? So i know what to expect for the upcoming season?

 

[bob carnegies mono brow]

Definition

team
1 a number of people or animals who do something together as a group:
a basketball/hockey/netball team
a team of investigators

2 used in a number of phrases which refer to people working together as a group in order to achieve something:
It was a real team effort - everyone contributed something to the success of the project.
Only good team work will enable us to get the job done on time.


Definition

individual
1 existing and considered separately from the other things or people in a group:


I know which 1 of the above I support - what about u?

r we about forging a team or hung up on individuals?

onwards as 1

Bob rests his case! :f:

 

[Deleted member 10972]

Haha you are a funny man, but i like to be informed on what players are to be playing for my team. I mean, we had Chris Walker FFS, i go for the Roosters, but i hated the man.

 

[bob carnegies mono brow]

Haha you are a funny man, but i like to be informed on what players are to be playing for my team. I mean, we had Chris Walker FFS, i go for the Roosters, but i hated the man.

Whats bigger? chris walker or da Roosters team? once again bob rests his case.
individualism iz what recks teamz. it the complete opposite of a team ideal

 

[bob carnegies mono brow]

r they a Jet or r they Jenny from da block?

 

[Henson]

Haha you are a funny man, but i like to be informed on what players are to be playing for my team. I mean, we had Chris Walker FFS, i go for the Roosters, but i hated the man.

waffle waffle,money can't buy happiness!!and hate is a strong word...

 

[bluebag43]

League Fan Numero Uno,

A rundown of the 4 HH mentioned is below:

Vince Mellars: Big, Strong, Fast Centre. NRL Experience with Cronulla. Won them the game against Newcastle in Golden point. Needs to improve positional play.

Rimini Reweti: Big, Strong, Mobile Backrower. Starred in Cronulla's GF Jersey Flegg side 2 seasons ago. Was Newtown Jim Beam Player of the Year last Year. One to definitely watch. This year will be about getting some serious game time in Premier League.

Eddie Leuluai: Phil's brother. Newtown brought Phil over 2 seasons ago and he established himself in the Show last year with Cronulla. I expect Eddie to be in the same mould.

Lafi Manua: Giant Raw Front Rower. Played some Premier League last year. Like Rimini this year will be about more game time in PL.

So the good thing you Roosters have to look forward to is that Newtown has a proven track record since being back in the PL since 2000 of identifying and nuturing talent that have progressed to the Show. (NRL)

 

[Jeffles]

Well said BB43.

 

[2 True Blues]

Well done BB43. If there is anything else you would like to know LFNU you are always welcome. I too am excited about the prospects of next season and as a Jets fan am glad that the deal was with a club with such foundation history as the Roosters.

Bring on season 2006.

 

[Deleted member 10972]

All i am left searching for is the Newtown players (both Jersey Flegg & Premier League) who are participating in the merger next year. A list if possible, with their ages & positions that they play. i have an inkling that Adam Bennett, Ryan Dickson, Kiel & Ricky Roberts, & David Vial are all coming over, but i would like a solid list if possible. The current 2006 Squad that has been finalised is:

Adam Schubert (Second Row) 2006, 2007, 20
Adrian Morley (Front Row) 2006, 28
Aidan Kirk (Fullback) 2006, 19
Amos Roberts (Wing) 2006, 2007, 2008, 24
Anthony Cherrington (Second Row) 2006, 17
Anthony Minichiello (Fullback) 2006, 25
Anthony Tupou (Front Row) 2006, 2007, 22
Anthony Watts (Halfback) 2006, 19
Anton LaVin (Centre) 2006, 20
Ashley Harrison (Lock) 2006, 2007, 2008, 24
Baden Hall (Second Row) 2006, 17
Blake Ayshford (Lock) 2006, 17
Brad Baldry (Second Row) 2006, 2007, 18
Braith Anasta (Five-Eighth) 2006, 2007, 2008, 24
Brett Finch (Halfback) 2006, 2007, 24
Brett Lane (Fullback) 2006, 17
Charlie Herekotukutuku (Centre) 2006, 2007, 21
Charlie Tonga (Front Row) 2006, 2007, 28
Chris Flannery (Second Row) 2006, 2007, 2008, 25
Codie Medway (Centre) 2006, 2007, 18
Craig Fitzgibbon (Second Row) 2006, 28
Craig Wing (Hooker) 2006, 2007, 26
Daniel Dumas (Lock) 2006, 22
Daniel Ezekiel (Halfback) 2006, 17
Danny Williams (Front Row) 2006, 2007, 19
David Pangai (Centre) 2006, 2007, 19
David Shillington (Front Row) 2006, 22
Dion Briggs (Front Row) 2006, 19
Ed Leuluai (Second Row) TBA, ??
Frank Winterstein (Second Row) 2006, 19
Glenn Hall (Front Row) 2006, 24
Grant Millington (Lock) 2006, 19
Heath L'Estrange (Hooker) 2006, 2007, 20
Hemani Moala (Winger) 2006, 2007, 17
James Shillington (Second Row) 2006, 2007, 19
James Tamou (Second Row) 2006, 17
Jamie Soward (Five-Eighth) 2006, 21
Jarryd Hogan (Five-Eighth) 2006, 17
Jarvarn White 2006, 2007
Jason Allwood (Front Row) 2006, 19
Jeremy Gordon (Centre) 2006, 19
Jeremy Halls (Second Row) 2006, 17
Jimmy Tuigamala (Halfback) 2006, 2007, 16
Joel Monaghan (Winger) 2006, 2007, 23
John Clayton (Front Row) 2006, 2007, 17
John Doyle (Hooker), 2006, 27
Joseph Cahill (Lock) 2006, 19
Josh Lewis (Five-Eighth) 2006, 2007, 21
Junior Palau (Second Row) 2006, 18
Juston Horo (Centre) 2006, 19
Lafi Manua (Prop) TBA, ??
Lelea Paea (Centre) 2006, 23
Lewis Brown (Five-Eighth) 2006, 2007, 18
Lopini Paea (Second Row) 2006, 21
Louis Vaiotu (Winger) 2006, 17
Luke Gordon (Hooker) TBA, 20
Luke Letele (Hooker) 2006, 17
Mark Edmondson (Front Row) 2006, 2007, 26
Mark Talanoa (Centre) 2006, 2007, 16
Matthew Hall (Front Row) 2006, 2007, 17
Matthew Saunders (Five-Eighth) 2006, 17
Michael Burns (Second Row) 2006, 21
Michael Lett (Winger) 2006, 19
Mickey Paea (Second Row) 2006, 19
Mitchell Aubusson (Second Row) 2006, 18
Mitchell Pearce (Halfback) 2006, 2007, 16
Nigel Plum (Second Row) 2006, 22
Nim Ngata (Front Row) 2006, 2007, 18
Nopolean Vonowale (Winger) 2006, 2007, 19
Pierce Sapsford (Winger) 2006, 18
Rhys Pritchard (Winger) 2006, 18
Richard Fa'aoso (Second Row) 2006, 21
Richie Brewster (Winger) 2006, 18
Rimini Reweti (Second Row) TBA, 21
Robert Williams (Front Row) 2006, 2007, 16
Rohan Ahern 2006, 2007
Rory Kostjasyn (Second Row) 2006, 18
Ryan Cross (Centre) 2006, 25
Sam McCartney (Halfback) 2006, 2007, 18
Sam Perrett (Winger) 2006, 21
Saxon Holland (Second Row) 2006, 18
Setaimata Sa (Centre) 2006, 2007, 18
Shane Shackleton (Second Row) 2006, 23
Shaun Foley (Fullback) 2006, 19
Shaun Kenny-Dowall (Centre) 2006, 17
Sia Soliola (Centre) 2006, 2007, 19
Stanley Waqa (Front Row) 2006, 17
Steve Meredith (Front Row) 2006, 2007, 20
Tom Symonds (Five-Eighth) 2006, 2007, 16
Troy Malcolm (Fullback) 2006, 20
Troy Savage (Centre) 2006, 19
Vince Mellars (Centre) TBA, 21
Zeb Tawha (Second Row) 2006, 2007, 17

Here is the list of those leaving the club at the end of 2005:

Brett Firman (Halfback), 23 [Cowboys - left mid-season]
Jason Cayless (Prop), 25 [St Helens – ESL]
Michael Crocker (Backrow), 25 [Melbourne Storm]
Luke Ricketson (Lock), 32 [Retirement]
Ned Catic (Prop), 27 [Released]
Ben Hannant (Prop), 21 [Brisbane Broncos]
George Rose (Prop), 22 [Manly Sea Eagles]
Chris Walker (Centre), 25 [Melbourne Storm]
Grant Rovelli (Halfback), 22 [New Zealand Warriors]
James Aubusson (Five-Eighth), 19 [Melbourne Storm]
Pee Wee Moke (Centre), 19 [Cronulla Sharks]
Gavin Lester (Wing), 28 [Retirement]
Stuart Webb (Hooker), 25 [South Sydney Rabbitohs]
Trent Curruthers (???), ?? [Released]
Richard Russell (Backrow), ?? [Redcliffe Dolphins – QLD Cup]
Luke Fahy (???), 19 [Balmain Tigers]
Wayne Bond (???), 21 [Penrith Panthers]
McKonkie Tauasa (Winger), 20 [Central Comets – QLD Cup]
Robbie Simpson (Prop), ?? [Released]
Tony Pamatangi (Centre), ?? [Released]
Scott Porter (Five-Eighth), ?? [Released]
Jack Rampling (Front Row), 19 [South Sydney Rabbitohs]

Unknown contract positions:

Casey Conway (Winger)?
Daniel Jarvis (Hooker)?
Reece Bailey (???)?
Dean Smith (Hooker)?
Kererua Savage (???)?
Jack Reis (???)?
Sam Maniet (???)?
Tom Hillard (???)?

Ed Leuluai, Lafi Manua, Rimini Reweti & Vince Mellars have all been included, but the rest are all Roosters contracted players. If possible, a list of the Newtown half of the mergers contracted players for next year would be very handy for me. Thank you for your time, & i hope this list aids you in discovering some of the players that may be participating in our team next year.

 

[Jeffles]

If last year is anything to go by, Newtown will not be offering many Flegg players. It's just the way the club is structured. Usually our surplus players play in Jim Beam Cup. I think Roosters Flegg players may spend time in the JBC as well.