Potential Targets

[Bazzinator]

**Brisbane Broncos**

**2012 Gains:** Luke Capewell (Titans, 2012), Petero Civoniceva (Panthers, 2012), Nick Slyney (2013)

**2012 Losses:** Justin Hunt (Rabbitohs), Denan Kemp (Rugby Union), Darren Lockyer (retired), Shea Moylan (Storm), Shane Tronc (retired)

**Re-Signed:** Scott Anderson (2013), Dale Copley (2013), Dane Gagai (2013), Justin Hodges (2014), Dunamis Lui (2013), Corey Parker (2014), Sam Thaiday (2015), Josh McGuire (2015), Josh Hoffman (2015)

**Off Contract 2011:** Rohan Ahern, Dane Carlaw

**Canberra Raiders\
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2012 Gains:** Shaun Berrigan (Warriors, 2013)

**2012 Losses:** Josh Miller (Dragons), Alan Tongue (retired), Daniel Vidot (Dragons), Danny Galea (Panthers)

**Re-Signed:** Glen Buttriss (2013), Jarrod Croker (2013), Shaun Fensom (2014), Bronson Harrison (2014), Tom Learoyd-Lahrs (2014), Matt McIlwrick (2013), Joe Picker (2013), David Shillington (2015), Dane Tilse (2014), Sam Williams (2013), Blake Ferguson(2014)

**Off Contract 2011:** David Milne, Matt Orford

**Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs\
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2012 Gains:** James Graham (2014), Luke MacDougall (2012), James Gavet (Warriors, 2012)

**2012 Losses:** Chris Armit (Panthers), Michael Hodgson (retired), Jamal Idris (Titans), Ben Roberts (Eels), Andrew Ryan (retired), Aidan Sezer (Titans), Mickey Paea(ESL), Brad Morrin (Retired)

**Re-Signed:** Ben Barba (2015), Tim Browne (2013), Bryson Goodwin (2012), Josh Morris (2014), Corey Payne (2013), Steve Turner (2012), Michael Lett (2012)

**Off Contract 2011:** Junior Tia-Kilifi, Gary Warburton

**Cronulla Sharks\
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2012 Gains:** Isaac De Gois (Knights, 2014), Andrew Fifita (Tigers, 2014), Bryce Gibbs (Tigers, 2014), Jon Green (Dragons, 2013), Jeff Robson (Eels, 2013), Sam Tagataese (Titans, 2014), Mark Taufua (Knights, 2013), Ben Ross (Souths, 2013), Todd Carney (Roosters, 2013)

**2012 Losses:** Luke Douglas (Titans), Kade Snowden (Knights), Taulima Tautai (Eels), Ryan Tongia (ESL), Dean Collis(ESL) Broderick Wright (France), Scott Porter (France)

**Re-Signed:** Jayson Bukuya (2013), Albert Kelly (2014), Stewart Mills (2013), Chad Townsend (2013), Matthew Wright (2013), John Williams (2012), Paul Gallen (2015)

**Off Contract 2011:** Paul Aiton, Andrew Clayton, Stuart Flanagan, Kose Lelei, Johnny Mannah, Ben Pomeroy, Scott Porter, Tim Smith, Siosaia Vave,

**Gold Coast Titans\
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2012 Gains:** Beau Champion (Storm, 2014), Luke Douglas (Sharks, 2014), Beau Falloon (Rabbitohs, 2013), Phil Graham (Roosters, 2012), Beau Henry (Knights, 2014), Jamal Idris (Bulldogs, 2016), Nate Myles (Roosters, 2015), Aidan Sezer (Bulldogs, 2012)

**2012 Losses:** Preston Campbell (retired), Luke Capewell (Broncos), Nathan Friend (Warriors), Anthony Laffranchi (ESL), Will Matthews (Dragons), Brad Meyers (retired), Mat Rogers (retired), Sam Tagataese (Mid: Sharks), Joseph Tomane (Rugby Union), Esi Tonga (Eels), Clinton Toopi (retired), Shannon Walker (Rugby Union)

**Re-Signed:** Luke Bailey (2013), Ashley Harrison (2013), Kayne Lawton (2012), Matt Srama (2014), Jordan Rankin (2012)

**Off Contract 2011:** Marshall Chalk

**Manly Sea Eagles\
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2012 Gains:** Ben Farrar (Catalans, 2012)

**2012 Losses:** Will Hopoate (Mormon mission), Shane Rodney (ESL), Michael Robertson (ESL)

**Re-Signed:** Jamie Buhrer (2013), Vic Mauro (2013), Tony Williams (2013), Joe Galuvao (2013), George Rose (2013), Brent Kite (2013)

**Off Contract 2011:** Matt Cross, Liam Foran, Jason King, Tim Robinson, Terence Seu Seu, Dean Whare, David Williams

**Melbourne Storm\
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2012 Gains:** Ryan Hoffman (2014), Shea Moylan (Broncos, 2012), Jason Ryles (Roosters, 2012)

**2012 Losses:** Adam Blair (Tigers), Beau Champion (Titans), Robbie Rochow (Knights), Chase Stanley (Dragons), Atelea Vea (Dragons), Troy Thompson (Retired), Adam Woolnough (Retired)

**Re-Signed:** Maurice Blair (2013), Matt Duffie (2014), Ryan Hinchcliffe (2013), Luke Kelly (2012), Rory Kostjasyn (2013), Bryan Norrie (2013), Kevin Proctor (2014), Billy Slater (2015), Sisa Waqa (2013), Gareth Widdop (2014)

**Off Contract 2011:** Jack Afamasaga, Sione Kite, Todd Lowrie, Elijah Niko

**New Zealand Warriors\
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2012 Gains:** Nathan Friend (Titans, 2014)

**2012 Losses:** Adam Henry (Roosters), Aaron Heremaia (ESL), Lance Hohaia (ESL), Jeremy Latimore (Dragons), Joel Moon (ESL), Brett Seymour (ESL), Shaun Berrigan (Raiders), Isaac John (ESL), James Gavet (Bulldogs)

**Re-Signed:** Glen Fisiiahi (2015), Pita Godinet (2013), Isaac John (2012), Jacob Lillyman (2013), Kevin Locke (2013), Sam Lousi (2013), Sione Lousi (2014), James Maloney (2012), Alehana Mara (2013), Sam Rapira (2012), Ukuma Ta'ai (2012)

**Off Contract 2011:** Shaun Metcalf, Bill Tupou

**Newcastle Knights\
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2012 Gains:** Darius Boyd (Dragons, 2015), Alex McKinnon (Dragons, 2014), Robbie Rochow (Storm, 2012), Kade Snowden (Sharks, 2015), Timana Tahu (Panthers, 2013), Danny Buderus (ESL, 2012), Adam Cuthbertson (Dragons, 2014)

**2012 Losses:** Josh Ailaomai (Roosters), Cameron Ciraldo (Panthers), Isaac De Gois (Sharks), Beau Henry (Mid: Titans), Antonio Kaufusi (ESL), Keith Lulia (ESL), Adam MacDougall (retired), Cory Paterson (Mid: Cowboys), Ben Rogers (retired), Steve Southern (ESL), Mark Taufua (Sharks), Shannon McDonnell (ESL), Constantine Mika(ESL)

**Re-Signed:** Kurt Gidley (2015), Matt Hilder (2013), Peter Mata'utia (2013), Kevin Naiqama (2012), Wes Naiqama (2014), Junior Sa'u (2013), Ryan Stig (2013), Zane Tetevano (2013)

**Off Contract 2011:** Korbin Sims

**North Queensland Cowboys\
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2012 Gains:** Luke Harlen (2012), Kane Linnett (Roosters, 2013), Cory Paterson (Knights, 2013), Rob Lui (Tigers, 2013)

**2012 Losses:** Leeson Ah Mau (Dragons), Willie Tonga (Eels), Will Tupou (rugby union), Clint Amos (Retired)

**Re-Signed:** Matt Bowen (2013), Michael Parker-Walshe (2012), Joel Riethmuller (2013), Tariq Sims (2015), Aaron Payne (2012)

**Off Contract 2011:** Isaak Ah Mau, Michael Bani, Shannon Gallant, Blake Leary

**Parramatta Eels\
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2012 Gains:** Jake Mullaney (Tigers, 2013), Joseph Paulo (Panthers, 2012), Daniel Penese (Dragons, 2012), Ben Roberts (Bulldogs, 2013), Chris Sandow (Rabbitohs, 2015), Taulima Tautai (Sharks, 2013), Esi Tonga (Titans, 2013), Willie Tonga (Cowboys, 2013)

**2012 Losses:** Chris Hicks (retired), Anthony Mitchell (Mid: Roosters), Joel Reddy (Tigers), Jeff Robson (Sharks), Chris Walker (retired), Carl Webb (retired), Tom Humble (Tigers), Manase Manuokafoa (ESL), Etu Uaisele (Panthers), Daniel Mortimer (Roosters)

**Re-Signed:** Mitchell Allgood (2013), Marmin Barba (2013), Rory Brien (2013), Matt Keating (2013), Taniela Lasalo (2013), Jacob Loko (2013), Tim Mannah (2014), Casey McGuire (2012), Ryan Morgan (2013), Pat O'Hanlon (2013)

**Off Contract 2011:** Pele Peletelese

**Penrith Panthers\
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2012 Gains:** Chris Armit (Bulldogs, 2013), Cameron Ciraldo (Knights, 2013), Junior Vaivai (Rabbitohs, 2012), Danny Galea (Raiders, 2013), Clint Newton(Hull KR, 2013), Geoff Daniela (Tigers, 2013), Etu Uaisele (Eels, 2012)

**2012 Losses:** Matt Bell (Tigers), Petero Civoniceva (Broncos), Shane Elford (retired), Joseph Paulo (Eels), Adrian Purtell (ESL), Timana Tahu (Knights), Trent Waterhouse (ESL)

**Re-Signed:** Sandor Earl (2012), Nigel Plum (2013), Harry Siejka (2013), David Simmons (2013), Nathan Smith (2013)

**Off Contract 2011:** Yileen Gordon, Masada Iosefa, Arana Taumata, Tim Winitana, Michael Worrincy

**South Sydney Rabbitohs\
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2012 Gains:** Luke Burgess (2013), Ryan Carr (2012), Justin Hunt (Broncos, 2012), Matt King (2013)

**2012 Losses:** Beau Falloon (Titans), Shannan McPherson (ESL), Chris Sandow (Eels), Luke Stuart (retired), Junior Vaivai (Mid: Panthers), Rhys Wesser (retired)

**Re-Signed:** Dylan Farrell (2013), Ben Lowe (2014), Issac Luke (2015), Chris McQueen (2013), Nathan Merritt (2014), Nathan Peats (2013), John Sutton (2014), David Tyrrell (2013)

**Off Contract 2011:** Shaun Corrigan

**St George Illawarra Dragons\
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2012 Gains:** Leeson Ah Mau (Cowboys, 2013), Jeremy Latimore (Warriors, 2012), Will Matthews (Titans, 2013), Josh Miller (Raiders, 2013), Chase Stanley (Storm, 2013), Atelea Vea (Storm, 2012), Daniel Vidot (Raiders, 2014)

**2012 Losses:** Jack Bosden (Roosters), Darius Boyd (Knights), Mark Gasnier (retired), Jon Green (Sharks), Alex McKinnon (Knights), Daniel Penese (Eels), Peni Tagive (Roosters), Reece Simmonds (Retired), Adam Cuthbertson (Knights)

**Re-Signed:** Matt Cooper (2013), Nathan Fien (2013), Bronx Goodwin (2013), Michael Greenfield (2012), Cameron King (2013), Mitch Rein (2013), Kyle Stanley (2014)

**Off Contract 2011:** Adam Cuthbertson, Nick Emmett, David Gower, Jake Marketo

**Sydney Roosters\
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2012 Gains:** Josh Ailaomai (Knights, 2013), Jack Bosden (Dragons, 2013), Adam Henry (Warriors, 2012), Anthony Mitchell (Eels, 2012), Peni Tagive (Dragons, 2013), Daniel Mortimer (Eels, 2013)

**2012 Losses:** Daniel Conn (retired), Phil Graham (Titans), Kane Linnett (Cowboys), Nate Myles (Titans), Mark Riddell (retired), Anthony Watts (ESL), Todd Carney (Sharks), Jason Ryles (Storm)

**Re-Signed:** Braith Anasta (2013), Shaun Kenny-Dowall (2015), Tom Symonds (2014), Brad Takairangi (2013) Aidan Guerra (2012)
**Off Contract 2011:** Tinirau Arona, Willie Mataka,

**Wests Tigers\
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2012 Gains:** Matt Bell (Panthers, 2012), Adam Blair (Storm, 2015), John Grant (2012), Joel Reddy (Eels, 2013), Tom Humble (Eels, 2012), Jack Spencer (Salford Reds, 2012)

**2012 Losses:** Andrew Fifita (Sharks), Mark Flanagan (ESL), Bryce Gibbs (Sharks), Wade McKinnon (ESL), Jake Mullaney (Eels), Todd Payten (retired), Geoff Daniela (Panthers), Rob Lui (North Queensland Cowboys)

**Re-Signed:** Blake Ayshford (2015), Chris Lawrence (2016), Aaron Woods (2014)

**Off Contract 2011:** Mitch Brown, Junior Moors, Matt Utai

 

[tig_prmz]

Sorry to be negative but I'm not a fan of Payten going on till 2012\. He is a wise man and knows rugby league inside out, but I doubt that his body will hold up till 2012.

In saying that, if Sheens plans on resting him in some games, inserting new guys like Aaron Woods, BMM etc. then thats fine with me. Payten can be used in big games.

But all in all, I'm waiting for 2012 more than 2011 coz I won't be able to go to any games this season :frowning:

 

[alien]

Sorry to be negative but I'm not a fan of Payten going on till 2012\. He is a wise man and knows rugby league inside out, but I doubt that his body will hold up till 2012.

In saying that, if Sheens plans on resting him in some games, inserting new guys like Aaron Woods, BMM etc. then thats fine with me. Payten can be used in big games.

He should be alright. He is turning 33 next year.

 

[alien]

Hmm I didn't know we had McKinnon for another 2 seasons. I'm surprised they signed someone that is so injury prone for that long.

 

[Properossi]

Payten has been great for the Wests and I think he will be a Tiger long after his playing days are over! He is a coach in the making and maybe one day he can show us what he has learnt off Shifty and what he can bring to the team! Payten missing out on the Dragons game is why we aren't the defending premiers! He still has a few more seasons as a player to give yet!

 

[Geo]

Nice Bazz….deserves a sticky

Every Club needs a Todd Payten...integeral part of Sheens leadership group being groomed for a role in Coaching...smart for a meathead too...

 

[Spartan117]

Payten has been great for the Wests and I think he will be a Tiger long after his playing days are over! He is a coach in the making and maybe one day he can show us what he has learnt off Shifty and what he can bring to the team! Payten missing out on the Dragons game is why we aren't the defending premiers! He still has a few more seasons as a player to give yet!

100% -

Todd has been Great for this club and deserves to go out on his terms. I am sure he wont play 1 more game if he knows that he will let anyone down.

PS - 32 isn't 62.

 

[Bazzinator]

Nice Bazz….deserves a sticky

Every Club needs a Todd Payten...integeral part of Sheens leadership group being groomed for a role in Coaching...smart for a meathead too...

the other one had 2010 transfers so this one is updated up to today and will be updated over the year. the other one may as well get closed a lot of clutter over that one with over 20 pages.

 

[Spartan117]

WT signings are all Juniors or prospects. Great to see the club confident with its senior playing ranks.

Unlike the Doggies, the Cows and the Eels who seem to be grabbing anyone they can get their hands on and crossing their fingers.

 

[william_rodgers]

Early last year i was worried but he had a good year & i agree if he plays against saints we win as he does so much work & it was the little things he does is what we missed. he will make a fine coach one day, a tim sheens mark two.

 

[tcogger]

Early last year i was worried but he had a good year & i agree if he plays against saints we win as he does so much work & it was the little things he does is what we missed. he will make a fine coach one day, a tim sheens mark two.

William Rodgers from Bradbury???????????

 

[diedpretty]

Just looking at those lists i was wondering who people think will be the improvers and sliders - for me the improvers will be - Canberra, Canterbury, Cronulla , Melbourne, Newcastle, NQ, Souths, Warriors and Tigers - the sliders - Broncos, Gold Coast, Manly, Parra, Penrith, Saints and Roosters ( although i might be a bit hard on them, they are much like us in sticking with current squad )

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Newcastle have done well with Beau Henry and Neville Costigan (if Chris Houston doesn't deal them
disco bikkies.) NQ have also recruited reasonably well
both at the front and back (unfortunately Tate could be out for a large stint,) and Cronulla have recruited well all round, they just need to get the halves to fire which I believe Tim Smith will fire inside of Wade Graham this year.

 

[Muffstar]

Yeah Canberra could be smokies in my book.

 

[westTAHger]

sharks have bought well.
good hard forward in Jeremy Smith.
he will go well with Paul Gallen.
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I just hope wests-tigers finish in top 8.
be estatic if they finish 3rd or higher.
as we have seen over the years, too much expectation leads to disappointment.
we know they can do it, its up to them.
would be nice to beat souths this season

 

[Spartan117]

Yeah Canberra could be smokies in my book.

I agree here, Raiders could be the 2005 Tigers…

Then again The 2 teams to beat are the boring Dragons whose squad has moved backwards (Though the hev the Bennett factor) and The Sheens led Tigers.

The most settled teams take out the GF. I cant recall a team that had mass recruitment drives following up with ultimate success.

 

[LukeH]

Souths have had that problem for ages. Always bringing loads of good quality players in at once, but never has success because of the turnover.

 

[Blackpearl]

Souths have had that problem for ages. Always bringing loads of good quality players in at once, but never has success because of the turnover.

i have a theory about sowfscum …. the red and green colours is a real career killer, asotasi,ross,crocker etc etc. heck i dont think rusty has had any real film success since wasting his dough on this mob

 

[Fraze23]

Yeah Canberra could be smokies in my book.

I agree here, Raiders could be the 2005 Tigers…

Then again The 2 teams to beat are the boring Dragons whose squad has moved backwards (Though the hev the Bennett factor) and The Sheens led Tigers.

The most settled teams take out the GF. I cant recall a team that had mass recruitment drives following up with ultimate success.

I can see Canberra struggling. With Campese out for a bare minimum 8 weeks at the start of the season.
I think Orford was a good signing, he's the steady head they've needed and someone to support Campese.
I just think it might be left to late into the season for a combination to form and its not easy coming back from a knee injury either….
I hope they do perform well though, they're a young exciting team and i enjoy watching them play.

Post 300 :sign:

 

[system]

Canberra depends on their young guys stepping it up again.

Another full off season of analysis of their games and weaknesses at NRL level is a big thing. Oppositions were starting to pick Dugan off from the mid point of the season