The Rumour Mill

@mtd said:
Trying to keep up. Will try and update this Opening Post (OP) as news comes to hand.

**Still here:**
Blake Ayshford - (talk of him off to the rabbits)
Adam Blair
Robbie Farah - (talk of links with the eels)
Liam Fulton - (apparently set to resign until 2015, but were also talks of him linking with the rabbits)
Keith Galloway
Masada Iosefa
Marike Koribete
Chris Lawrence - (seems to be some talk around him, but nothing with momentum, yet)
Benji Marshall
Tim Moltzen
Ben Murdoch Masilla
Joel Reddy
Tim Simona - (rumoured to have just resigned)
Curtis Sironen
James Tedesco
Aaron Woods

**Off Contract:**
Matt Bell - (apparently in the process of being offered a new deal)
John Grant
Sean Meany
Pat Politoni - (linked with the panthers)
Shaun Spence
Matt Utai - (apparently in the process of being offered a new deal)
Lote Tuqiri - (apparently resigned, however publicly denied this on twitter)

**Rumoured to be Leaving:**
Beau Ryan (Sharks) - neither club has confirmed this transaction is completed.
Chris Heighington (Sharks) - neither club has confirmed this transaction is completed.

**Officially Leaving:**
Gareth Ellis (UK)
Junior Moors (Melbourne) - http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/melbourne-storm-backing-their-culture-to-develop-new-batch-of-bargain-signings/story-e6frfgbo-1226474497150
Ray Cashmere (Reitrement) - http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/308261/shellharbour-sharks-cash-in-on-ray/
Tom Humble (Released) - http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/chooks-coach-may-opt-for-cocaptains-20120915-25yyu.html

**Rumoured to be Recruited:**
Brent Kite (Manly) media outlets are reporting the link.
Others, will less reputable sources:
Liam Messon (NZ Rugby)
Michael Jennings (Penrith)
Mitchell Pearce (Roosters)

**Official New Recruits:**
Jack Buchanan (Dragons 20’s)
Braith Anasta (Roosters)
Eddie Pettybourne (Souths)
Bodene Thompson (Titans)

_*Please update anything I have missed and I will try and maintain/filter the vs information from somewhat reliable sources*_

*off contract information sourced from http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/rugby-league/teams/wests-tigers/
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The link to Humbles story is speculation, nothing official there

So far its just Moors Ellis & Cashy gone - officially
 
@innsaneink said:
@mtd said:
Trying to keep up. Will try and update this Opening Post (OP) as news comes to hand.

**Still here:**
Blake Ayshford - (talk of him off to the rabbits)
Adam Blair
Robbie Farah - (talk of links with the eels)
Liam Fulton - (apparently set to resign until 2015, but were also talks of him linking with the rabbits)
Keith Galloway
Masada Iosefa
Marike Koribete
Chris Lawrence - (seems to be some talk around him, but nothing with momentum, yet)
Benji Marshall
Tim Moltzen
Ben Murdoch Masilla
Joel Reddy
Tim Simona - (rumoured to have just resigned)
Curtis Sironen
James Tedesco
Aaron Woods

**Off Contract:**
Matt Bell - (apparently in the process of being offered a new deal)
John Grant
Sean Meany
Pat Politoni - (linked with the panthers)
Shaun Spence
Matt Utai - (apparently in the process of being offered a new deal)
Lote Tuqiri - (apparently resigned, however publicly denied this on twitter)

**Rumoured to be Leaving:**
Beau Ryan (Sharks) - neither club has confirmed this transaction is completed.
Chris Heighington (Sharks) - neither club has confirmed this transaction is completed.

**Officially Leaving:**
Gareth Ellis (UK)
Junior Moors (Melbourne) - http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/melbourne-storm-backing-their-culture-to-develop-new-batch-of-bargain-signings/story-e6frfgbo-1226474497150
Ray Cashmere (Reitrement) - http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/stor … in-on-ray/
Tom Humble (Released) - http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 25yyu.html

**Rumoured to be Recruited:**
Brent Kite (Manly) media outlets are reporting the link.
Others, will less reputable sources:
Liam Messon (NZ Rugby)
Michael Jennings (Penrith)
Mitchell Pearce (Roosters)

**Official New Recruits:**
Jack Buchanan (Dragons 20’s)
Braith Anasta (Roosters)
Eddie Pettybourne (Souths)
Bodene Thompson (Titans)

_*Please update anything I have missed and I will try and maintain/filter the vs information from somewhat reliable sources*_

*off contract information sourced from http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/rugby-lea … ts-tigers/

The link to Humbles story is speculation, nothing official there

So far its just Moors Ellis & Cashy gone - officially
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will fix it up when in front of a pc, imagine after all this we keep heighington and Ryan lol
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Simona said that "he will be at Tigers next year." On twitter. He's not off contract, so I am assuming that his contract status is just the same, not re-signing, just not being cut free.

Also the Humble stuff is far from confirmed. A small snippet in the Herald is not official word from anybody. If we were to say that it was, then Beau, Ayshford and Heighno are all confirmed too.
 
Good effort collating all that info MTD. Going to be an interesting few weeks, not necessarily for better or for worse, but most certainly interesting.
 
@happy tiger said:
If we sign Pearce we don't need Anasta in my opinion
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I wouldn't write him off just yet, could be a useful lock or second rower. But with Sheens claiming he'll play him in the halves then why would they even consider signing Pearce? Unless Benji moves…?
 
Yes absolutely. Straight from Beau's mouth and this time he mentioned that he and Heighno have both signed the contracts too. I assume the Sharks are only waiting for a response from the NRL confirming the contract to announce.
 
@MacDougall said:
Yes absolutely. Straight from Beau's mouth and this time he mentioned that he and Heighno have both signed the contracts too. I assume the Sharks are only waiting for a response from the NRL confirming the contract to announce.
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I also heard from Beau's mouth that he signed with the Tigers for three years. Can't believe everything the bloke says
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@Stripes96 said:
@MacDougall said:
Yes absolutely. Straight from Beau's mouth and this time he mentioned that he and Heighno have both signed the contracts too. I assume the Sharks are only waiting for a response from the NRL confirming the contract to announce.

I also heard from Beau's mouth that he signed with the Tigers for three years. Can't believe everything the bloke says
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yeah, i think I might wait for official word from sharks or tigers to update it. no rush.

i get the feeling the other rumours are just rubbish (except for kite)…
 
Pearce would be great for us, and remember it isn't just Pearce. It is Farah + Pearce combination, + Benji if he stays. Attacking creativity comes from Benji and Farah and field position and generally running of the team forward comes from Pearce. Allows Farah to attack around the ruck and probe for weaknesses and Benji to run out wide creating linebreaks now that they no longer have to worry about getting to 5th and kicking it.
 
Pearce would be a great signing, he is a very good organiser and kicker and aside from that is a great bloke and this is where he belongs as far as blood lines go. 100% correct Demonborger Farah and Marshall will thrive with less pressure on them to control the game.
 
Roosters fans hate Pearce almost as much as Anasta. Honestly if the fans had their way they would straight swap him for Miller.
 
@MacDougall said:
Roosters fans hate Pearce almost as much as Anasta. Honestly if the fans had their way they would straight swap him for Miller.
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Then again Mac, rooster fanciers have never been known for their cerebral dexterity … Ie red, white and bloody wouldn't have a cluesters!

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Seriously though, is Pearce even available … ?????? Cos if not, then this speculation game just kicked it's panties clean off ... Let's fantasize deluxe ... Cronk signed a long tern contract earlier this year but we'll have him, yeah ?
 
Now, while I think this is zero chance of happening it would be a great result for us and for NSW.

The Farah/Woods/Pearce partnership could really develop and lead NSW to crushing victories over the despised canetoads in the next 8 SoO series!
 
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