Latest Movements
St George Illawarra Dragons:
Gains: Michael Ennis (Knights, 2yrs) Colin Best (Hull UK, 2yrs), Lee Te Maari (North Sydney, 2yrs), Sean Hennesy (Terrace High)
Rumoured Gains: Matt Bickerstaff (Sharks), Lee Hookey (Souths), Jess Caine (Souths), Lee Hopkins (Eels), Jason Kent, Joel Caine, Wayne Batrim (Retirement), Albert Torrens (Dragons)
Losses: Michael Howell (Raiders for 2yrs), David Howell (Raiders for 2yrs), Brett Firman (Roosters for 3yrs), Mark Riddell (Eels for 3yrs), Brent Kite (Manly for 4yrs), Brett White (Storm), Beau Scott (Sharks, 2yrs), Wycliff Palu (NSW Waratahs), Nathan Blacklock (Hull, UK, 2yrs), John Olzard (Burleigh, QLD cup), Henry Perenara (Eels)
Rumoured Losses: Nathan Long (Sharks), Tony Jensen (Tigers), Nick Youngquest (Tigers), Andrew Frew (Released)
Re-signed: Daniel Holdsworth (1yr), Aaron Wheatley (1yr), Aaron Gorrell (1yr), Clint Greenshields (1yr), Michael Henderson (1yr), Bryan Norrie (1yr), Wes Naiqama (1yr), Jason Ryles (3yrs), Mathew Head (2yrs), Justin Poore (2yrs), Ashton Sims (2yrs), Dean Young (2yrs), Trent Barrett (4yrs), Matt Cooper (2yrs)
Off contract: Tony Jensen, Willie Leyshon, Ryan Powell, Andrew Frew, John Carlaw, Stacey Katu, Nathan Long
Brisbane Broncos:
Gains: Paul Green (Retirement mid season), Darren Smith (Retirement mid season), Ben Ikin (Retirement mid season), Justin Hodges (Roosters) for 3yrs , Joseph Clark (Canterbury Bulls), Brad Thorn (Crusaders NZRU)
Rumoured Gains:
Losses: Matthew Harris (retired), Motu Tony (Castleford mid season), Ben Czislowski (Bulldogs for 2yrs), Craig Frawley (Raiders for 3yrs), Ashley Alberts (Manly for 2yrs), Michael De Vere (Huddersfield for 2yrs), Carl Webb (Cowboys) 2yrs, Darren Smith (Back into Retirement), Germaine Paulson (Souths)
Rumoured Losses: Gorden Tallis (Retirement), Ben Ikin (Back into Retirement)
Re-signed: Casey McGuire (2yrs), Brett Seymour (2yrs), Darren Mapp (1yr), Gary Tupou (1yr), Karmichael Hunt (2yrs), Brent Tate (3yrs), Petero Civoniceva (3yrs), Barry Berrigan (2yrs), Nick Parfitt, Neale Wyatt, Sam Thaiday, Berrick Barnes, Scott Minto, Darren Lockyer (5 yrs), Neville Costigan
Off contract: Michael Ryan, Tonie Carroll, Gordan Tallis
Canberra Raiders:
Gains: Ken Nagas (Retirement mid-season), Jamie Russo (Souths mid season), Matt Adamson (Leeds for 1yr), Craig Frawley (Broncos for 3yrs), David Howell (Dragons 2yrs), Michael Howell (Dragons 2yrs), Bronx Goodwin (Sharks 2 yrs), Jermaine Ale (Roosters, 2 yrs), Jason Smith (Hull 1yr), Damon Alley-Tovio (Souths), Ben Jones (Redcliffe)
Rumoured Gains:
Losses: Matt Rua (Retirement-beginning of 2004 season), James Evans (Huddersfield-mid-season), Nick Kouparitsas (Tigers, 2yrs), Luke Davico (Wigan) Joel Monaghan (Roosters for 3yrs), Ruben Wiki (Warriors, 3yrs), Brad Drew (Huddersfield 2yrs), Kosta Kouparitsas (Tigers, 2yrs), Matt Mclay (Tigers)
Rumoured Losses:
Re-signed: Nathan Smith (2yrs), Alan Rothery (2yrs), Kris Kahler (2yrs), Beau Mundine (2yrs), Steve Franciscus (1yr), Clinton Schifcofske (3yrs), Michael Robertson (2yrs), Matt Gafa (2yrs), Todd Carney (4yrs), Josh Miler (2yrs), Jason Croker (2yrs)
Off contract: Jamie Russo, Darren Porter
Canterbury Bulldogs:
Gains: Craig Polla-Mounta (retirement, mid-season), Ben Czislowski (Broncos\Clydesdales, 2yrs), Chris Armit (Eels 2yrs), Nathan Armit (Eels 2yrs)
Rumoured Gains:
Losses: Craig Polla-Mounta (back into retirement, mid-season), Glen Hughes (retired), Johnathon Thurston (Cowboys, 3yrs), Hutch Maiva (Cronulla, 2yrs), Steven Price (Warriors, 3yrs), Dennis Scott (Storm, 2yrs), Jamie Feeny (Storm, 3yrs), Stan Tuitavake (Souths)
Rumoured Losses: Ben Harris (Souths)
Re-signed: Steve Folkes Coach (2yrs), Daniel Conn (2yrs), Martin Karawana (2yrs), Isaac Luke (2yrs), Karl McNichol (2yrs), Brett Oliver (1yr), Trent Cutler (2yrs), Hazem El Masri (3yrs), Reni Maitua (2yrs), Tony Grimaldi (1yr), Matt Utai (3yrs), Mark OMerely (3yrs)
Off contract: Adam Brideson, Jarrad Anderson
Cronulla Sharks:
Gains: Marty Oborn (Ourimbah mid season), Luke Covell (Tigers) for 2yrs, Vince Mellars (Warriors mid season, 2yrs), Brett OFarrell (Souths mid season), Hutch Maiava (Bulldogs for 2yrs), Luke Harlen (Panthers), Clifford Manua (Newtown), James Stosic (Newtown), Beau Scott (Dragons, 2yrs), Paul Mellor (Castleford, UK 1 yr), Adam Dykes (Eels for 3 yrs)
Rumoured Gains: Nathan Long (Dragons), Ronald Prince (Eels)
Losses: Chris Anderson- Coach (Newport Dragons- Beginning of 2004 season) , Jason Williams (released-sacked), Matt Seers (retired), Michael Russo (Storm), Chris Beattie (Perpignan, France for 2yrs), Bronx Goodwin (Canberra, 2yrs), Andrew Dallalana (released) Matthew Rieck (released), Shaun Wessel (Lyon, France),Adam Davidson (Lyon, France), Jason Kent (Released), Paul Franze (Panthers), Michael Greenfield (Souths)
Rumoured Losses: Matt Bickerstaff (Dragons), Pat Gibson (French RL Team)
Re-signed: Greg Bird (2yrs), David Peachey (1yr), Paul Gallen (3yrs), Michael Sullivan (3yrs), Sam Isemonger (2yrs), Danny Nutley (2yrs), Daniel Dumas (2yrs), Phil Bailey (3yrs), Matt Hilder (3yrs)
Off Contract: Andrew Emelio, Matt Bickerstaff, Dale Newton, Pat Gibson, Hassan Saleh
Manly Sea Eagles:
Gains: Ashley Alberts (Broncos\Clydesdales) 2yrs, Brent Kite (Dragons) 4yrs, Ben Kennedy (Knights) (2yrs)
Rumoured Gains: Terry Hill (Retirement), Fui Fui Moi Moi (Eels), Lee Hookey (Souths)
Losses: Kevin McGunniess (Salford, UK, Mid-season), Ian Donnelly (Storm, 2yrs), Dallas Reenie (Released), Mitch Creary (Back to Union), Jarrod Heaney (rugby union), Nathan Hollingsworth (Released), Craig Hayne (Released)
Rumoured Losses: Albert Torrens (Dragons), Nick Bradley-Qalilwa (Released), Nathan Tutt (Released), Nick Patterson (Released)
Re-signed: Scott Donald (2yrs), John Hopoate (1yr), Luke Williamson (2yrs), Glen Stewart (3yrs), Brett Stewart (3yrs), Steve Menzies (2yrs), Sam Harris (3yrs), Anthony Watmough (3yrs)
Off contract: Albert Torrens, Kylie Leuluai, Nick Bradley-Qalilwa, Nathan Tutt, Nick Patterson, Mark Lennon
Melbourne Storm:
Gains: Jamie Feeney (Bulldogs) 3yrs, Dennis Scott (Bulldogs) 2yrs, Ian Donnelly (Manly) 2yrs, Brett White (Dragons), Michael Russo (Sharks)
Rumoured Gains:
Losses: Robbie Ross (retired-beginning of season 2004) Luke Dyer (Penrith mid season) Stephen Kearney (Hull Uk) Kirk Reynoldson (Knights, 4yrs), Andrew McFadden (Retired), Rodney Howe (Retirement), Michael Crockett (Tigers)
Rumoured Losses: Steve Turner (Tigers, Souths), Ben MacDougall (Souths)
Re-signed: Dallas Johnson (2yrs), David Kidwell (3yrs), Alex Chan (2yrs), Matt Orford (1yr), Matt King (2yrs), Ryan Hoffman (2yrs), Cameron Smith (3yrs), Billy Slater (3yrs)
Off Contract: Ben MacDougall, Nathan Friend, Fifita Moala, Robert Tanielu, Danny Williams, Dustin Cooper, Jake Webster
New Zealand Warriors:
Gains: Tony Kemp-Coach (mid season) , Steven Price (Bulldogs) for 3yrs, Ruben Wiki (Raiders) for 3yrs, Nathan Fien (Cowboys) 3yrs, Kevin Campion- Management (Cowboys), Ivan Cleary- Management (Roosters Management)
Rumoured Gains: Motu Tony (Castleford, UK), Logan Swann (England), Shayne Austin, Ruati Tipoki
Losses: Daniel Anderson - Coach (released mid-season)Henry Faafili (Warrington- midseason) Jerry Seu Seu (Wigan), Matt Jobson (Tigers, 1yr) Danny Sullivan (retired mid season), Mark Tookey (Castleford mid season), Paul Dezolt (Easts Tigers mid season), Vince Mellars (Cronulla mid season), Ali Lauitiiti (Leeds mid season), Justin Murphy (Widnes, UK mid season), PJ Marsh (released mid season), Marcus Perenara (Eels)
Rumoured Losses: Thomas LeuLuai (Eels)
Re-signed: Brent Webb (3yrs), Sione Faumuina (3yrs), Lance Hohaia (2yrs), Francis Meli (2yrs), Richard Villasanti (2yrs) , Monty Betham, Karl Temata, Wairangi Koopu
Off contract:
Newcastle Knights:
Gains: Kirk Reynoldson (Storm, 4yrs), Jesse Royal (Panthers, 2yrs), Grant Wooden (Wynnum Manly 1yr), Kurt Hancock (Bathurst St Pats, 2 yrs)
Rumoured Gains: Luke Dorn (Roosters)
Losses: Matt Parsons (Retirement), Michael Ennis (Dragons for 2yrs), Timana Tahu (Eels for 3yrs), Ben Kennedy (Manly, 2yrs)
Rumoured Losses: Robbie ODavis (Retirement), Rusell Richardson (Retirement)
Re-signed: Clint Newton (3yrs), Matt Kennedy (2yrs), George Carmont (1yr), David Seage (2yrs), Daniel Tolar (2yrs), Andrew Johns (2yrs), Kurt Gidley (2yrs), Dene Tilse (2yrs), Adam Woolnough (3yrs), Brad Tighe (3yrs), Blake Mueller (1yr), Brendon Worth (1yr), Blake Tremain-Cannon (2yrs), Luke Mercer (1yr),
Off contract: Robbie O'Davis, David Seage, Russell Richardson, Joshua Smith, Luke Quigley, Jamie Fitzgerald, Matt White, Matthew Bartlett, Mark Buddy Jacques, Chris Tyrie, Scott Briggs
North Queensland Cowboys:
Gains: Hayden Karena (Waicoa Bay Stallions- NZ mid season), Johnathon Thurston (Bulldogs, 3yrs) Justin Smith (Souths, 3yrs), Brent McConnell (Burleigh, 2yrs), Carl Webb (Broncos, 2yrs), Gavin Cooper (Redcliffe), Charlie Vis (Redcliffe), Sema Mataora (North Sydney, 2yrs)
Rumoured Gains: Keiran Kerr (Tigers), Steve Renouf ( Easts Tigers)
Losses: Kevin Campion (Warriors Management), Jamie McDonald (released), Glenn Morrison (Eels for 2yrs), Nathan Fien (Warriors for 3yrs), George Gatis (Tigers mid season), Ben Laity (released) Steven Goodhew (released), Michael Meigan (Released)
Rumoured Losses:
Re-signed: Brenton Bowen (1yr), Jacob Lillyman (1yr), Drew Campbell (1yr), Shane Tronc (1yr), Aaron Payne (2 yrs), Jimmy Andersen (3 yrs), Matthew Scott (3 yrs), Neil Sweeny, Rod Jensen (1 yr)
Off contract: Aaron Morgan, Daniel Strickland, Daniel Sorbello, Derricke Watkins
Parramatta Eels:
Gains: Glenn Morrison (Cowboys) for 2yrs, Chad Robinson (Roosters) 2yrs, Paul Stringer (Souths) 2yrs, Timana Tahu (Knights) 3yrs, Mark Riddell (Dragons) 3yrs, Matthew Nicholas (Ipswich, 1yr), Josh Davis (Wellington), Zach Russ (Wee Waa), Marcus Perenara (Warriors), Henry Perenara (Eels), Kurt Sorenson Jr (Burleigh Bears), Ian Henderson (Roosters), Daniel Backo (Brisbane)
Rumoured Gains: Kieran Kerr (Wests), Mark Fakahua (Tigers), PJ Marsh, Thomas LeuLuai (Warriors)
Losses: Jamie Lyon (St Helens, 2yrs), David Vaeliki (Wigan, 3yrs), Chris Thorman (Huddersfield, UK mid, season), Corey Pearson (Retired), Wise Kativerata (Galloping Greens, RU- Mid season), Adam Dykes (Sharks 3yrs), Junior Langi (Salford, UK for 2yrs), Chris Armit (Bulldogs 2yrs), Nathan Armit (Bulldogs 2yrs), Mal Kafusi (London Broncos- mid season), Ryan Hinchcliffe (Raiders), James Webster (Released)
Rumoured Losses: Lee Hopkins (Dragons), Craig Stapelton (Tigers), Ronald Prince (Sharks), Fui Fui Moi Moi (Manly), Shane Muspratt (France)
Re-signed: Nathan Hindmarsh (3yrs), Nathan Cayless (4yrs), Jack Afamasaga (1yr), Eric Grothe (1yr), Wade McKinnon (2yrs), Feleti Mateo (2yrs), Luke ODwyer (1yr), Dean Widders (1yr), Luke Burt, Ashley Graham
Off contract: Shane Muspratt, Fui Fui Moi Moi, Adam Peek, Lee Hopkins, Ronald Prince, Craig Stapelton
Penrith Panthers:
Gains: Luke Dyer (Storm-mid season), Brad McMillan (Forbes), Dylan Crawley (Coonabarabran), Michael Gordon (Tweed Heads, 2yrs), Paul Franze (Sharks, 1yr)
Rumoured Gains: Matthew Rieck
Losses: Martian Lang (Retirement), Ryan Girdler (Retirement), Jesse Royal (Knights for 2yrs), Richard Faaoso (Roosters for 2yrs), Amos Roberts (Roosters for 4yrs), Paul Whatuira (Tigers for 3yrs), Luke Harlen (Sharks)
Rumoured Losses:
Re-signed: Shannon Donato (1yr), Frank Puletua (1yr), Nathan Gilchrist (1yr), Michael Burke (1yr), Ryan Rolfe (1yr) , Luke Dyer (2yrs), Trent Clayton (1yr), David McLean (1yr), Jono Rolfe (1yr), Frank Prichard (3 yrs), Danny Galea (2 yrs), Luke Swain (2yrs), Shane Rodney (2yrs), Joe Galuvao (2yrs), Joel Clinton (3yrs), Luke Priddis (3yrs), Ben Ross (3yrs), Blake Hanlon, Scott Russell (2yrs), Garret Crossman (1yr), Matthew Pow(1yr), Jason Wrigley (2yrs)
Off contract: Daniel Russell, Brett Howland
South Sydney Rabbitohs:
Gains: Staurt McRae-Coach (Hull FC) ,Taylor Pelenise (Canterbury Bulls mid season), Trent Young (Easts Tigers), Scott Logan (Hull, mid season), Shannon Hegarty (Roosters) for 3yrs, Peter Cusack (Roosters) 2yrs, Peter Taylor (Roosters), Stan Tuitavake (Bulldogs), Germaine Paulson (Broncos\Clydesdales), Michael Greenfield (Souths)
Rumoured Gains: Ben Walker (retirement), Richard Horne (Hull, Uk), Willie Peters (Widnes, UK), Lopina Laea (Roosters), Lelea Paea (Roosters), PJ Marsh, Steve Turner (Storm), Ben Harris (Bulldogs), Ben MacDougall (Storm)
Losses: Paul Lagmack - Coach (Released- mid season), Willie Peters (Widnes mid season), Terry Hill (retired- beginning of 2004 season), Jamie Russo (Canberra mid season), Jason Death (Retirement), Scott Pethybridge (Retired beginning of 2004 season), Damon Alley-Tovio (Canberra), Brett OFarell (Sharks mid season), Mark Meredith (Tigers for 2yrs), Paul Stringer (Eels for 2yrs), Justin Smith (Cowboys for 3yrs), Jake Spoon (Wakefield, UK), Ahmad Bajouri (Retirement)
Rumoured Losses: Lee Hookey (Dragons), Jess Caine (Dragons), Owen Cragie (Released), David Thompson (Released)
Re-signed: John Sutton (2yrs), Manase Manuokafoa (2yrs), Roy Bell (2yrs), Chris Enahoro (1yr), Joe Williams (2yrs), Adam MacDougall (2yrs), Ryhs Hanbury (2yrs), Richard Williams (2yrs), Matt Riddle, Brad Watts, Shane Rigon ( 2 yrs), Garth Wood (1 yr)
Off contract: Mark Leafa, David Thompson, Lee Hookey, Shane Walker, James Storer, Filimone Lolohea, Jess Caine, Ahmad Bajouri, Joven Clarke, Joe Lichaa, Lydan Mautia, Adam Elzbaidieh, Brett Finn, Chad Isles, Mark Whitely, Aaron Aitken, David Buckley, Mark Christensen, Jokatama Diloi, Ben Ellis, Ben Kalcina, Aaron Summers, Adam Boettcher, Geoff Chalk, Matt Keating, Brad Massey
Sydney Roosters:
Gains: Luke Phillips (Retirement), Richard Faaoso (Panthers) for 2yrs, Joel Monaghan (Raiders) for 3yrs, Amos Roberts (Panthers) for 4yrs, Brett Firman (Dragons) 3yrs, Nigel Plum (Tigers)
Rumoured Gains:
Losses: Brad Fittler (retired), Albert Hopoate (Has left rugby league to become a minister), Steve Crouch (Castleford mid season), Jermaine Ale (Raiders) for 2 yrs, Todd Oliver (French Rugby Union), Shannon Hegarty (Souths for 3yrs), Justin Hodges (Broncos for 3yrs), Chad Robinson (Eels for 2yrs), Peter Cusack (Souths, 2yrs), Peter Taylor (Souths), Ian Henderson (Eels), Aaron Mercer (Tigers), Ivan Cleary- Management (Warriors Management)
Rumoured Losses: Luke Phillips (Back into Retirement), Grant Rovelli (QLD Cup), Luke Dorn (Knights), Lopina Laea (Souths), Lelea Paea (Souths)
Re-signed: Luke Ricketson (1yr), Ryan Cross (2yrs), Anthony Tupou (3yrs), Craig Wing (3yrs), Gavin Lester, Ned Catic
Off contract: Luke Phillips, Luke Dorn, Lopina Laea, Lelea Paea, Ben Wellington, Casey Conway, Grant Rovelli, Jay Hampson, Jeffrey Moate, Josh Rovelli, Richard Russell, Shawn Mackay, Troy Malcolm, Tyrone Smith
Wests Tigers:
Gains: Luke Branighan (Cabramatta JB Cup, mid season) George Gatis (Cowboys mid season), Nick Kouparitsas (Raiders) 2yrs, Mark Meredith (Souths) 2yrs, Paul Whatuira (Panthers) for 3yrs, Kosta Kouparitsas (Canberra, 2yrs), Tim McGann (Easts rugby, 2yrs), Rangi Chase (Runaway Bay), Sam Moa (Runaway Bay), Jarod Saffy (Sydney Uni, rugby), Matt Jobson (Warriors, 1 yr), Aaron Mercer (Roosters), Michael Crockett (Norths Devils/Melbourne), Matt Mclay (Raiders)
Rumoured Gains: Steve Turner (Storm), Tony Jensen (Dragons), Nick Youngquest (Dragons), Craig Stapelton (Eels)
Losses: Luke Covell (Cronulla, 2yrs) Drew Dalton (Collegians, Illawarra mid season), Wes Hallem Mann (Collegians, Illawarra), Brad Davis (released- Magpies), Luke Thompson (Narromine Jets- mid season), Scott Sattler (retired), Darren Senter (Retiremenet), Ken McGuinness (retired), Luke Duffy (retired), Todd Barrow (Orange Hawks- Mid Season), Daniel Harris (Retired) , Jason Moodie (Retired), Nick Graham (Released-Retirement), Nigel Plum (Roosters), Michael Buettner (Retirement), Luke Isakka (LEIGH Centurions, UK Mid Season), Gray Viane (St Helens mid season, 2yrs)
Rumoured Losses: Keiran Kerr (Eels ,Cowboys), Mark Fakahua (Eels), Robert Mears (Retirement)
Re-signed: Jeff Lima (1yr), Bronson Harrison (2yrs), John Skandalis (2yrs), Liam Fulton (2yrs), Dene Halatau (2yrs), Benji Marshall (2yrs)
Off contract: Chris Heighnington, Luke Branighan, Robert Miles, Robert Mears, Keiran Kerr, Mark Fakahua
St George Illawarra Dragons:
Gains: Michael Ennis (Knights, 2yrs) Colin Best (Hull UK, 2yrs), Lee Te Maari (North Sydney, 2yrs), Sean Hennesy (Terrace High)
Rumoured Gains: Matt Bickerstaff (Sharks), Lee Hookey (Souths), Jess Caine (Souths), Lee Hopkins (Eels), Jason Kent, Joel Caine, Wayne Batrim (Retirement), Albert Torrens (Dragons)
Losses: Michael Howell (Raiders for 2yrs), David Howell (Raiders for 2yrs), Brett Firman (Roosters for 3yrs), Mark Riddell (Eels for 3yrs), Brent Kite (Manly for 4yrs), Brett White (Storm), Beau Scott (Sharks, 2yrs), Wycliff Palu (NSW Waratahs), Nathan Blacklock (Hull, UK, 2yrs), John Olzard (Burleigh, QLD cup), Henry Perenara (Eels)
Rumoured Losses: Nathan Long (Sharks), Tony Jensen (Tigers), Nick Youngquest (Tigers), Andrew Frew (Released)
Re-signed: Daniel Holdsworth (1yr), Aaron Wheatley (1yr), Aaron Gorrell (1yr), Clint Greenshields (1yr), Michael Henderson (1yr), Bryan Norrie (1yr), Wes Naiqama (1yr), Jason Ryles (3yrs), Mathew Head (2yrs), Justin Poore (2yrs), Ashton Sims (2yrs), Dean Young (2yrs), Trent Barrett (4yrs), Matt Cooper (2yrs)
Off contract: Tony Jensen, Willie Leyshon, Ryan Powell, Andrew Frew, John Carlaw, Stacey Katu, Nathan Long
Brisbane Broncos:
Gains: Paul Green (Retirement mid season), Darren Smith (Retirement mid season), Ben Ikin (Retirement mid season), Justin Hodges (Roosters) for 3yrs , Joseph Clark (Canterbury Bulls), Brad Thorn (Crusaders NZRU)
Rumoured Gains:
Losses: Matthew Harris (retired), Motu Tony (Castleford mid season), Ben Czislowski (Bulldogs for 2yrs), Craig Frawley (Raiders for 3yrs), Ashley Alberts (Manly for 2yrs), Michael De Vere (Huddersfield for 2yrs), Carl Webb (Cowboys) 2yrs, Darren Smith (Back into Retirement), Germaine Paulson (Souths)
Rumoured Losses: Gorden Tallis (Retirement), Ben Ikin (Back into Retirement)
Re-signed: Casey McGuire (2yrs), Brett Seymour (2yrs), Darren Mapp (1yr), Gary Tupou (1yr), Karmichael Hunt (2yrs), Brent Tate (3yrs), Petero Civoniceva (3yrs), Barry Berrigan (2yrs), Nick Parfitt, Neale Wyatt, Sam Thaiday, Berrick Barnes, Scott Minto, Darren Lockyer (5 yrs), Neville Costigan
Off contract: Michael Ryan, Tonie Carroll, Gordan Tallis
Canberra Raiders:
Gains: Ken Nagas (Retirement mid-season), Jamie Russo (Souths mid season), Matt Adamson (Leeds for 1yr), Craig Frawley (Broncos for 3yrs), David Howell (Dragons 2yrs), Michael Howell (Dragons 2yrs), Bronx Goodwin (Sharks 2 yrs), Jermaine Ale (Roosters, 2 yrs), Jason Smith (Hull 1yr), Damon Alley-Tovio (Souths), Ben Jones (Redcliffe)
Rumoured Gains:
Losses: Matt Rua (Retirement-beginning of 2004 season), James Evans (Huddersfield-mid-season), Nick Kouparitsas (Tigers, 2yrs), Luke Davico (Wigan) Joel Monaghan (Roosters for 3yrs), Ruben Wiki (Warriors, 3yrs), Brad Drew (Huddersfield 2yrs), Kosta Kouparitsas (Tigers, 2yrs), Matt Mclay (Tigers)
Rumoured Losses:
Re-signed: Nathan Smith (2yrs), Alan Rothery (2yrs), Kris Kahler (2yrs), Beau Mundine (2yrs), Steve Franciscus (1yr), Clinton Schifcofske (3yrs), Michael Robertson (2yrs), Matt Gafa (2yrs), Todd Carney (4yrs), Josh Miler (2yrs), Jason Croker (2yrs)
Off contract: Jamie Russo, Darren Porter
Canterbury Bulldogs:
Gains: Craig Polla-Mounta (retirement, mid-season), Ben Czislowski (Broncos\Clydesdales, 2yrs), Chris Armit (Eels 2yrs), Nathan Armit (Eels 2yrs)
Rumoured Gains:
Losses: Craig Polla-Mounta (back into retirement, mid-season), Glen Hughes (retired), Johnathon Thurston (Cowboys, 3yrs), Hutch Maiva (Cronulla, 2yrs), Steven Price (Warriors, 3yrs), Dennis Scott (Storm, 2yrs), Jamie Feeny (Storm, 3yrs), Stan Tuitavake (Souths)
Rumoured Losses: Ben Harris (Souths)
Re-signed: Steve Folkes Coach (2yrs), Daniel Conn (2yrs), Martin Karawana (2yrs), Isaac Luke (2yrs), Karl McNichol (2yrs), Brett Oliver (1yr), Trent Cutler (2yrs), Hazem El Masri (3yrs), Reni Maitua (2yrs), Tony Grimaldi (1yr), Matt Utai (3yrs), Mark OMerely (3yrs)
Off contract: Adam Brideson, Jarrad Anderson
Cronulla Sharks:
Gains: Marty Oborn (Ourimbah mid season), Luke Covell (Tigers) for 2yrs, Vince Mellars (Warriors mid season, 2yrs), Brett OFarrell (Souths mid season), Hutch Maiava (Bulldogs for 2yrs), Luke Harlen (Panthers), Clifford Manua (Newtown), James Stosic (Newtown), Beau Scott (Dragons, 2yrs), Paul Mellor (Castleford, UK 1 yr), Adam Dykes (Eels for 3 yrs)
Rumoured Gains: Nathan Long (Dragons), Ronald Prince (Eels)
Losses: Chris Anderson- Coach (Newport Dragons- Beginning of 2004 season) , Jason Williams (released-sacked), Matt Seers (retired), Michael Russo (Storm), Chris Beattie (Perpignan, France for 2yrs), Bronx Goodwin (Canberra, 2yrs), Andrew Dallalana (released) Matthew Rieck (released), Shaun Wessel (Lyon, France),Adam Davidson (Lyon, France), Jason Kent (Released), Paul Franze (Panthers), Michael Greenfield (Souths)
Rumoured Losses: Matt Bickerstaff (Dragons), Pat Gibson (French RL Team)
Re-signed: Greg Bird (2yrs), David Peachey (1yr), Paul Gallen (3yrs), Michael Sullivan (3yrs), Sam Isemonger (2yrs), Danny Nutley (2yrs), Daniel Dumas (2yrs), Phil Bailey (3yrs), Matt Hilder (3yrs)
Off Contract: Andrew Emelio, Matt Bickerstaff, Dale Newton, Pat Gibson, Hassan Saleh
Manly Sea Eagles:
Gains: Ashley Alberts (Broncos\Clydesdales) 2yrs, Brent Kite (Dragons) 4yrs, Ben Kennedy (Knights) (2yrs)
Rumoured Gains: Terry Hill (Retirement), Fui Fui Moi Moi (Eels), Lee Hookey (Souths)
Losses: Kevin McGunniess (Salford, UK, Mid-season), Ian Donnelly (Storm, 2yrs), Dallas Reenie (Released), Mitch Creary (Back to Union), Jarrod Heaney (rugby union), Nathan Hollingsworth (Released), Craig Hayne (Released)
Rumoured Losses: Albert Torrens (Dragons), Nick Bradley-Qalilwa (Released), Nathan Tutt (Released), Nick Patterson (Released)
Re-signed: Scott Donald (2yrs), John Hopoate (1yr), Luke Williamson (2yrs), Glen Stewart (3yrs), Brett Stewart (3yrs), Steve Menzies (2yrs), Sam Harris (3yrs), Anthony Watmough (3yrs)
Off contract: Albert Torrens, Kylie Leuluai, Nick Bradley-Qalilwa, Nathan Tutt, Nick Patterson, Mark Lennon
Melbourne Storm:
Gains: Jamie Feeney (Bulldogs) 3yrs, Dennis Scott (Bulldogs) 2yrs, Ian Donnelly (Manly) 2yrs, Brett White (Dragons), Michael Russo (Sharks)
Rumoured Gains:
Losses: Robbie Ross (retired-beginning of season 2004) Luke Dyer (Penrith mid season) Stephen Kearney (Hull Uk) Kirk Reynoldson (Knights, 4yrs), Andrew McFadden (Retired), Rodney Howe (Retirement), Michael Crockett (Tigers)
Rumoured Losses: Steve Turner (Tigers, Souths), Ben MacDougall (Souths)
Re-signed: Dallas Johnson (2yrs), David Kidwell (3yrs), Alex Chan (2yrs), Matt Orford (1yr), Matt King (2yrs), Ryan Hoffman (2yrs), Cameron Smith (3yrs), Billy Slater (3yrs)
Off Contract: Ben MacDougall, Nathan Friend, Fifita Moala, Robert Tanielu, Danny Williams, Dustin Cooper, Jake Webster
New Zealand Warriors:
Gains: Tony Kemp-Coach (mid season) , Steven Price (Bulldogs) for 3yrs, Ruben Wiki (Raiders) for 3yrs, Nathan Fien (Cowboys) 3yrs, Kevin Campion- Management (Cowboys), Ivan Cleary- Management (Roosters Management)
Rumoured Gains: Motu Tony (Castleford, UK), Logan Swann (England), Shayne Austin, Ruati Tipoki
Losses: Daniel Anderson - Coach (released mid-season)Henry Faafili (Warrington- midseason) Jerry Seu Seu (Wigan), Matt Jobson (Tigers, 1yr) Danny Sullivan (retired mid season), Mark Tookey (Castleford mid season), Paul Dezolt (Easts Tigers mid season), Vince Mellars (Cronulla mid season), Ali Lauitiiti (Leeds mid season), Justin Murphy (Widnes, UK mid season), PJ Marsh (released mid season), Marcus Perenara (Eels)
Rumoured Losses: Thomas LeuLuai (Eels)
Re-signed: Brent Webb (3yrs), Sione Faumuina (3yrs), Lance Hohaia (2yrs), Francis Meli (2yrs), Richard Villasanti (2yrs) , Monty Betham, Karl Temata, Wairangi Koopu
Off contract:
Newcastle Knights:
Gains: Kirk Reynoldson (Storm, 4yrs), Jesse Royal (Panthers, 2yrs), Grant Wooden (Wynnum Manly 1yr), Kurt Hancock (Bathurst St Pats, 2 yrs)
Rumoured Gains: Luke Dorn (Roosters)
Losses: Matt Parsons (Retirement), Michael Ennis (Dragons for 2yrs), Timana Tahu (Eels for 3yrs), Ben Kennedy (Manly, 2yrs)
Rumoured Losses: Robbie ODavis (Retirement), Rusell Richardson (Retirement)
Re-signed: Clint Newton (3yrs), Matt Kennedy (2yrs), George Carmont (1yr), David Seage (2yrs), Daniel Tolar (2yrs), Andrew Johns (2yrs), Kurt Gidley (2yrs), Dene Tilse (2yrs), Adam Woolnough (3yrs), Brad Tighe (3yrs), Blake Mueller (1yr), Brendon Worth (1yr), Blake Tremain-Cannon (2yrs), Luke Mercer (1yr),
Off contract: Robbie O'Davis, David Seage, Russell Richardson, Joshua Smith, Luke Quigley, Jamie Fitzgerald, Matt White, Matthew Bartlett, Mark Buddy Jacques, Chris Tyrie, Scott Briggs
North Queensland Cowboys:
Gains: Hayden Karena (Waicoa Bay Stallions- NZ mid season), Johnathon Thurston (Bulldogs, 3yrs) Justin Smith (Souths, 3yrs), Brent McConnell (Burleigh, 2yrs), Carl Webb (Broncos, 2yrs), Gavin Cooper (Redcliffe), Charlie Vis (Redcliffe), Sema Mataora (North Sydney, 2yrs)
Rumoured Gains: Keiran Kerr (Tigers), Steve Renouf ( Easts Tigers)
Losses: Kevin Campion (Warriors Management), Jamie McDonald (released), Glenn Morrison (Eels for 2yrs), Nathan Fien (Warriors for 3yrs), George Gatis (Tigers mid season), Ben Laity (released) Steven Goodhew (released), Michael Meigan (Released)
Rumoured Losses:
Re-signed: Brenton Bowen (1yr), Jacob Lillyman (1yr), Drew Campbell (1yr), Shane Tronc (1yr), Aaron Payne (2 yrs), Jimmy Andersen (3 yrs), Matthew Scott (3 yrs), Neil Sweeny, Rod Jensen (1 yr)
Off contract: Aaron Morgan, Daniel Strickland, Daniel Sorbello, Derricke Watkins
Parramatta Eels:
Gains: Glenn Morrison (Cowboys) for 2yrs, Chad Robinson (Roosters) 2yrs, Paul Stringer (Souths) 2yrs, Timana Tahu (Knights) 3yrs, Mark Riddell (Dragons) 3yrs, Matthew Nicholas (Ipswich, 1yr), Josh Davis (Wellington), Zach Russ (Wee Waa), Marcus Perenara (Warriors), Henry Perenara (Eels), Kurt Sorenson Jr (Burleigh Bears), Ian Henderson (Roosters), Daniel Backo (Brisbane)
Rumoured Gains: Kieran Kerr (Wests), Mark Fakahua (Tigers), PJ Marsh, Thomas LeuLuai (Warriors)
Losses: Jamie Lyon (St Helens, 2yrs), David Vaeliki (Wigan, 3yrs), Chris Thorman (Huddersfield, UK mid, season), Corey Pearson (Retired), Wise Kativerata (Galloping Greens, RU- Mid season), Adam Dykes (Sharks 3yrs), Junior Langi (Salford, UK for 2yrs), Chris Armit (Bulldogs 2yrs), Nathan Armit (Bulldogs 2yrs), Mal Kafusi (London Broncos- mid season), Ryan Hinchcliffe (Raiders), James Webster (Released)
Rumoured Losses: Lee Hopkins (Dragons), Craig Stapelton (Tigers), Ronald Prince (Sharks), Fui Fui Moi Moi (Manly), Shane Muspratt (France)
Re-signed: Nathan Hindmarsh (3yrs), Nathan Cayless (4yrs), Jack Afamasaga (1yr), Eric Grothe (1yr), Wade McKinnon (2yrs), Feleti Mateo (2yrs), Luke ODwyer (1yr), Dean Widders (1yr), Luke Burt, Ashley Graham
Off contract: Shane Muspratt, Fui Fui Moi Moi, Adam Peek, Lee Hopkins, Ronald Prince, Craig Stapelton
Penrith Panthers:
Gains: Luke Dyer (Storm-mid season), Brad McMillan (Forbes), Dylan Crawley (Coonabarabran), Michael Gordon (Tweed Heads, 2yrs), Paul Franze (Sharks, 1yr)
Rumoured Gains: Matthew Rieck
Losses: Martian Lang (Retirement), Ryan Girdler (Retirement), Jesse Royal (Knights for 2yrs), Richard Faaoso (Roosters for 2yrs), Amos Roberts (Roosters for 4yrs), Paul Whatuira (Tigers for 3yrs), Luke Harlen (Sharks)
Rumoured Losses:
Re-signed: Shannon Donato (1yr), Frank Puletua (1yr), Nathan Gilchrist (1yr), Michael Burke (1yr), Ryan Rolfe (1yr) , Luke Dyer (2yrs), Trent Clayton (1yr), David McLean (1yr), Jono Rolfe (1yr), Frank Prichard (3 yrs), Danny Galea (2 yrs), Luke Swain (2yrs), Shane Rodney (2yrs), Joe Galuvao (2yrs), Joel Clinton (3yrs), Luke Priddis (3yrs), Ben Ross (3yrs), Blake Hanlon, Scott Russell (2yrs), Garret Crossman (1yr), Matthew Pow(1yr), Jason Wrigley (2yrs)
Off contract: Daniel Russell, Brett Howland
South Sydney Rabbitohs:
Gains: Staurt McRae-Coach (Hull FC) ,Taylor Pelenise (Canterbury Bulls mid season), Trent Young (Easts Tigers), Scott Logan (Hull, mid season), Shannon Hegarty (Roosters) for 3yrs, Peter Cusack (Roosters) 2yrs, Peter Taylor (Roosters), Stan Tuitavake (Bulldogs), Germaine Paulson (Broncos\Clydesdales), Michael Greenfield (Souths)
Rumoured Gains: Ben Walker (retirement), Richard Horne (Hull, Uk), Willie Peters (Widnes, UK), Lopina Laea (Roosters), Lelea Paea (Roosters), PJ Marsh, Steve Turner (Storm), Ben Harris (Bulldogs), Ben MacDougall (Storm)
Losses: Paul Lagmack - Coach (Released- mid season), Willie Peters (Widnes mid season), Terry Hill (retired- beginning of 2004 season), Jamie Russo (Canberra mid season), Jason Death (Retirement), Scott Pethybridge (Retired beginning of 2004 season), Damon Alley-Tovio (Canberra), Brett OFarell (Sharks mid season), Mark Meredith (Tigers for 2yrs), Paul Stringer (Eels for 2yrs), Justin Smith (Cowboys for 3yrs), Jake Spoon (Wakefield, UK), Ahmad Bajouri (Retirement)
Rumoured Losses: Lee Hookey (Dragons), Jess Caine (Dragons), Owen Cragie (Released), David Thompson (Released)
Re-signed: John Sutton (2yrs), Manase Manuokafoa (2yrs), Roy Bell (2yrs), Chris Enahoro (1yr), Joe Williams (2yrs), Adam MacDougall (2yrs), Ryhs Hanbury (2yrs), Richard Williams (2yrs), Matt Riddle, Brad Watts, Shane Rigon ( 2 yrs), Garth Wood (1 yr)
Off contract: Mark Leafa, David Thompson, Lee Hookey, Shane Walker, James Storer, Filimone Lolohea, Jess Caine, Ahmad Bajouri, Joven Clarke, Joe Lichaa, Lydan Mautia, Adam Elzbaidieh, Brett Finn, Chad Isles, Mark Whitely, Aaron Aitken, David Buckley, Mark Christensen, Jokatama Diloi, Ben Ellis, Ben Kalcina, Aaron Summers, Adam Boettcher, Geoff Chalk, Matt Keating, Brad Massey
Sydney Roosters:
Gains: Luke Phillips (Retirement), Richard Faaoso (Panthers) for 2yrs, Joel Monaghan (Raiders) for 3yrs, Amos Roberts (Panthers) for 4yrs, Brett Firman (Dragons) 3yrs, Nigel Plum (Tigers)
Rumoured Gains:
Losses: Brad Fittler (retired), Albert Hopoate (Has left rugby league to become a minister), Steve Crouch (Castleford mid season), Jermaine Ale (Raiders) for 2 yrs, Todd Oliver (French Rugby Union), Shannon Hegarty (Souths for 3yrs), Justin Hodges (Broncos for 3yrs), Chad Robinson (Eels for 2yrs), Peter Cusack (Souths, 2yrs), Peter Taylor (Souths), Ian Henderson (Eels), Aaron Mercer (Tigers), Ivan Cleary- Management (Warriors Management)
Rumoured Losses: Luke Phillips (Back into Retirement), Grant Rovelli (QLD Cup), Luke Dorn (Knights), Lopina Laea (Souths), Lelea Paea (Souths)
Re-signed: Luke Ricketson (1yr), Ryan Cross (2yrs), Anthony Tupou (3yrs), Craig Wing (3yrs), Gavin Lester, Ned Catic
Off contract: Luke Phillips, Luke Dorn, Lopina Laea, Lelea Paea, Ben Wellington, Casey Conway, Grant Rovelli, Jay Hampson, Jeffrey Moate, Josh Rovelli, Richard Russell, Shawn Mackay, Troy Malcolm, Tyrone Smith
Wests Tigers:
Gains: Luke Branighan (Cabramatta JB Cup, mid season) George Gatis (Cowboys mid season), Nick Kouparitsas (Raiders) 2yrs, Mark Meredith (Souths) 2yrs, Paul Whatuira (Panthers) for 3yrs, Kosta Kouparitsas (Canberra, 2yrs), Tim McGann (Easts rugby, 2yrs), Rangi Chase (Runaway Bay), Sam Moa (Runaway Bay), Jarod Saffy (Sydney Uni, rugby), Matt Jobson (Warriors, 1 yr), Aaron Mercer (Roosters), Michael Crockett (Norths Devils/Melbourne), Matt Mclay (Raiders)
Rumoured Gains: Steve Turner (Storm), Tony Jensen (Dragons), Nick Youngquest (Dragons), Craig Stapelton (Eels)
Losses: Luke Covell (Cronulla, 2yrs) Drew Dalton (Collegians, Illawarra mid season), Wes Hallem Mann (Collegians, Illawarra), Brad Davis (released- Magpies), Luke Thompson (Narromine Jets- mid season), Scott Sattler (retired), Darren Senter (Retiremenet), Ken McGuinness (retired), Luke Duffy (retired), Todd Barrow (Orange Hawks- Mid Season), Daniel Harris (Retired) , Jason Moodie (Retired), Nick Graham (Released-Retirement), Nigel Plum (Roosters), Michael Buettner (Retirement), Luke Isakka (LEIGH Centurions, UK Mid Season), Gray Viane (St Helens mid season, 2yrs)
Rumoured Losses: Keiran Kerr (Eels ,Cowboys), Mark Fakahua (Eels), Robert Mears (Retirement)
Re-signed: Jeff Lima (1yr), Bronson Harrison (2yrs), John Skandalis (2yrs), Liam Fulton (2yrs), Dene Halatau (2yrs), Benji Marshall (2yrs)
Off contract: Chris Heighnington, Luke Branighan, Robert Miles, Robert Mears, Keiran Kerr, Mark Fakahua
