The NRL thread

by Luke Mon 02 Apr 2012, 6:43 pm

Following on from other threads to make the RL section easier to follow, we know have this thread. So all news etc from what is in my opnion the best league in RL, views and other things that people want to add or put across about the Aussie/New Zealand leagues, please feel free to put in here.

Parramatta's remarkable skipper Nathan Hindmarsh has announced that this year will be his last. After a fantastic career that has spaned 15 years, and over 300 games, all for the Eels.

Melbourne's Cooper Cronk has signed a 4 year deal to remain at the club.

New Zealand Warriors utility Lewis Brown will be leaving the club at the end of this year. After agreeing a 3 year deal with the Penrith Panthers.

A potential white night has gone public with his intentions to save financially stricken NRL club the Gold Coast Titans.
Billy Rae has said that his consortium are deadly series in there take over bid. Meanwhile media reports say that Scott Hill & 5 other buisness men are a rival consortium to take over the Titans.
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by **Kenny** Wed 04 Apr 2012, 11:38 pm

Nathan Hindmarsh has been a fantastic servant for Parramatta , the Eels have always been my favourite Aus team so im very sorry to see him go but wish him all the best in his future endevours .

by Luke Tue 10 Apr 2012, 3:00 am

New Zealand will be without Roy Asotasi for the Anzac test with Australia (on fri 20th april at Eden Gardens Auckland). After he suffered a season ending pectoral tear during South Sydneys suprising victory over Canterbury this weekend.

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Tue 10 Apr 2012, 7:46 am

tigerrobins wrote:New Zealand will be without Roy Asotasi for the Anzac test with Australia (on fri 20th april at Eden Gardens Auckland). After he suffered a season ending pectoral tear during South Sydneys suprising victory over Canterbury this weekend.

Ouch

And it's Eden Park in Auckland. Eden Gardens is a cricket ground in Kolkata (Calcutta) Smile

by aucklandlaurie Tue 10 Apr 2012, 9:37 pm

Murmurings that the shoulder charge will be coming up for review at the professional level.Theres been a few lately that have resulted in players seeing stars...

by George Hotel1895 Tue 17 Apr 2012, 3:43 am

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/newcastle-knights-set-to-snap-up-nrl-outcast-willie-mason/story-e6frexnr-1226328223514
Newcastle next for big Willie?

by **Kenny** Tue 17 Apr 2012, 5:13 pm

George Hotel1895 wrote:http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/newcastle-knights-set-to-snap-up-nrl-outcast-willie-mason/story-e6frexnr-1226328223514
Newcastle next for big Willie?

Big risk , he cost us thousands of pounds then walked out after 6 games .I wouldn't touch himwith barge pole

by **Pal Joey** Fri 20 Apr 2012, 5:35 am

He's signed on for 6 months or until the end of the season.... whichever comes first.

Agree Kenny. Wouldn't touch him with a 20' barge pole. Wink

by **Kenny** Fri 20 Apr 2012, 5:52 pm

Very strong rumours that Hull FC have signed Brent Kite and Benji Marshall for next season , the Marshall deal is suppose to involve Tom Briscoe going to Wests .

by aucklandlaurie Fri 20 Apr 2012, 9:20 pm

Anyone else think that its a little tough for the Warriors and Storm players involved in last nights test having to play again next Wednesday?

by Luke Sat 21 Apr 2012, 4:40 am

North Queensland have have stood down half back Robert Lui for the remainder of the season, after he was convicted of assault.

St George prop Dean Young has announced that he will retire at the end of 2012.

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has signed a new 3 year deal with the Sydney Roosters.

RUMOURS,

Leeds are rumoured to be intrested in Sydney Roosters full back Anthony Minichiello and Manly winger David Williams.

Wigan are reportedly eyeing St George star Jamie Soward, with Brett Finch returning to the NRL.

by Luke Tue 24 Apr 2012, 3:22 am

SYDNEY ROOSTERS

Have fought off stiff competition to re sign utility back Joseph Leilua till the end of 2014 season.

CRONULLA

Have handed coach Shane Flanagan a new 2 year contract.

by aucklandlaurie Wed 25 Apr 2012, 3:19 am

ANZAC Day today and yes I got up at 5.00am and went to a dawn service.even sang Adavance Australia Fare as well as God defend New zealand.

Two games to day Roosters v Dragons and warriors v Storm,I'm picking wins to Syndney city and Melbourne.

by **Pal Joey** Wed 25 Apr 2012, 8:57 am

Great finish to the first game... the Dragons scored in the closing stages to win 28-24. The Roosters looked as though they had the game sewn up but 2 late tries by St George-Illawarra made for an exciting finish.

by aucklandlaurie Wed 25 Apr 2012, 9:17 am

Exactly Linebreaker, that would be the best game of League I've seen in the NRL this year,If there was a better one I definitely missed it.Dragons getting two tries after the 76 minute mark.

by aucklandlaurie Wed 25 Apr 2012, 8:36 pm

Ah well at least I got the Melbourne result right.

by Luke Tue 01 May 2012, 3:47 am

SYDNEY ROOSTERS

Bid to sign Sonny Bill Williams could be thwarted by Japanese Rugby union side Panasonic Wild Nights. Who have offered him him the biggest deal in the clubs history.

Parramatta Eels, Gold Coast Titans, Penrith Panthers & the Canberra Raiders, have all been fined for salary cap breaches last season.
Parramatta were fined around £50,000, Penrith and Gold Coast £25,000, and Canberra £4,000.

MANLY

Have re signed stand off Kieran Folan for another 3 years, till the end of 2015 season.

Plans are underway to stage the 2015 ANZAC test on the Gallipoli peninsular in Turkey. To commerate the century of the ill fated World War 1 campagin.

by Luke Tue 08 May 2012, 1:30 am

SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Have signed full back Anthony Minichiello to a new 1 year deal, that ends at the end of 2013 season.

A group of us business men are hoping to take a state of origin game to Los Angeles Home Deport Stadium as early as 2014.
Melbourne, who host one of this years games, had hoped to get at least one game every year.

by Luke Tue 08 May 2012, 4:18 pm

BRISBANE
Petero Civoniceva has announced that he plans to retire at the end of this season.

by **Pal Joey** Thu 10 May 2012, 9:13 am

I thought it was dodgy that Paul Gallen got off that knee charge. Seems he can do no wrong. From the same guy who tried to rip stitches off Anthony Laffranchi.

He's no doubt required for the S.O.O. but really, he should have got a suspension for that. He can do no wrong in the NRL judiciary's eyes!

Also, Michael Jennings has no chance of a return to the NSW side now he's been dropped by Ivan Cleary (for disciplinary reasons) to the President's Cup side.

by aucklandlaurie Thu 10 May 2012, 12:16 pm

Had to laugh watching Mark geyer last night on the Fox NRL programme talking about Gallen "How could he get off that?.this coming from MG..

by **Kenny** Thu 10 May 2012, 12:21 pm

Hi everyone

Can anyone tell me about Tim Moltzen the Wests fullback , rumours are Hull KR are looking at bringing him over to Superleague and i haven't heard a lot about him ?

by **Pal Joey** Fri 11 May 2012, 7:03 am

I haven't followed him closely Kenny but he comes across as a pretty reliable, involved type of player who can either set up or score points himself. Seems quite consistent but I think he's had a few injuries. He's on his way back now though and still shows promise.

by **Pal Joey** Sun 13 May 2012, 9:14 am

NSW State Of Origin side has just been announced for Game 1 at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on May 23.

1. Brett Stewart (Manly-Warringah)
2. Akuila Uate (Newcastle)
3. Michael Jennings (Penrith)
4. Josh Morris (Canterbury-Bankstown)
5. Jarryd Hayne (Parramatta)
6. Todd Carney (Cronulla-Sutherland)
7. Mitchell Pearce (Sydney Roosters)

13. Greg Bird (Gold Coast)
11. Luke Lewis (Penrith)
12. Glenn Stewart (Manly-Warringah)
8. James Tamou (North Queensland)
10. Paul Gallen (Cronulla-Sutherland)
9. Robbie Farah (Wests-Tigers)

14. Ben Creagh (St George-Illawarra)
15. Jamie Buhrer (Manly-Warringah)
16. Trent Merrin (St George-Illawarra)
17. Tony Williams (Manly-Warringah)

Jennings is the first player ever to be called up from NSW President's Cup having played for the Windsor Wolves on the weekend.

Lots of Manly players but no Anthony Watmough? Tony Williams' selection is a surprise considering he is serving a long suspension.
Jamie Buhrer's selection a real bolter but the kid has got what it takes at this level hopefully.

Queensland will name their side tomorrow morning.

by Luke Tue 15 May 2012, 2:34 am

BRISBANE BRONCOS,
Have released highly rated youngster Dane Gagai, 2 months after re signing him due to a string of disciplary breaches.

NEWCASTLE NIGHTS,
Second Rower Zeb Taia looks certain to be heading to SL next season. After 2 unnamed SL clubs have offered him a contract.

North Queensland city Townsville looks certain to stage the Trans - Tasman test on sat 14th Oct.
This continues the taking of Australia's home test away from the RL strongholds of Sydney & Brisbane.

by dublfcynwa Wed 16 May 2012, 12:44 pm

Im amazed Tariq Sims has been left out of the NSW side. The guy is a machine and IMO hes just what NSW need if they are going to have a hope against Queensland. Ben Creagh? Really?

by **Pal Joey** Thu 17 May 2012, 3:49 am

dublfcynwa wrote:Im amazed Tariq Sims has been left out of the NSW side. The guy is a machine and IMO hes just what NSW need if they are going to have a hope against Queensland. Ben Creagh? Really?

Totally agree. There's no comparison really. Tariq Sims has superstar written all over him. He's in the form of his life too.

by Luke Mon 21 May 2012, 7:04 pm

CRONULLA
Have signed Michael Gordon, from Penrith on a 3 year contract. Starting from 2013.

by aucklandlaurie Tue 22 May 2012, 11:42 pm

State Of Origin

The best rugby league in the world, cant wait.

by **Pal Joey** Wed 23 May 2012, 10:53 am

Queensland:

1. Billy Slater - Melbourne
2. Darius Boyd - Newcastle
3. Greg Inglis - South Sydney
4. Justin Hodges - Brisbane
5. Brent Tate - North Queensland
6. Johnathan Thurston - North Queensland
7. Cooper Cronk - Melbourne
8. Matthew Scott - North Queensland
9. Cameron Smith (c) - Melbourne
10. Petero Civoniceva - Brisbane
11. Nate Myles - Gold Coast
12. Sam Thaiday - Brisbane
13. Ashley Harrison - Gold Coast

Interchange:
14. Matt Gillett - Brisbane
15. David Taylor - South Sydney
16. Ben Hannant - Brisbane
17. David Shillington - Canberra

18. Daly Cherry-Evans - Manly
19. Dane Nielson - Melbourne

Coach - Mal Meninga

by aucklandlaurie Wed 23 May 2012, 12:02 pm

Half time Quensland 12 NSW 4
Two tries to Darius boyd.

by **Pal Joey** Wed 23 May 2012, 12:13 pm

Very weak on the right hand side there.... twice!!
What's going on? They should move up on Thurston quicker and cut out his options. That's twice he's done that with Uate getting drawn inside exposing the tryline.

by aucklandlaurie Wed 23 May 2012, 1:22 pm

LB

Personally I thought Uate gifted two tries by coming off his man, leaving Boyd as the got to man.
What did you think of the Inglis try? For all the times we've seen fullbacks from Ridge to Slater dislodge the ball over line and its been called lost ball.

Anyway Full time 18-10,NSW will want to pull one back inSydney.

by **Pal Joey** Wed 23 May 2012, 1:29 pm

Yeah, it looked like he dropped it... but the refs thought otherwise. Don't understand it. He lost possession (knocked on) and then regathered it to score?

Anyway, NSW made some silly mistakes at critical times. Qld really have the wood on us.... it's painful to watch "Gal" lose it in the dying minutes. Colourful language there! Laugh

by aucklandlaurie Wed 23 May 2012, 1:45 pm

For mine Paul Gallen and Brent Tate pulled out big games, I was very disappointed in a number of the big Quensland forwards, it was their lighter men Myles,and when they came on Gillet and Ashley Harrison they did all the hard work,if not I could see Nsw running up the centre.

by dublfcynwa Wed 23 May 2012, 7:26 pm

I thought NSW were unlucky with some of the calls, the Inglis try was a scandal if you ask me, I dont get that rule at all.

by Luke Fri 25 May 2012, 12:33 pm

SOUTH SYDNEY

Have signed Wigan forward Jeff Lima on a 2 year contract, starting from next season.

by **Pal Joey** Fri 25 May 2012, 1:02 pm

A good acquisition for them... he'll fit in well at Souths I feel.

A big win for them after a shaky 1st half. They made a great start scoring 2 quick tries but then let in 3 tries for Canberra before HT.
But in the 2nd half they did well to finish it off. 36-18

Melbourne beat Brisbane 34-10 in the game at AAMI.

by Luke Fri 25 May 2012, 1:47 pm

LB,
Do you think Souths will ever become a top side and dominate like Melbourne & Manly have been. When you look at there side they should be, and every year they make decent signings like Lima.

by **Pal Joey** Fri 25 May 2012, 2:01 pm

You know I was thinking exactly that a few hours ago watching the game.

Souths have some massive players and they do seem to be improving this year. Their whole approach to the game is getting better too and they are winning those close games they may have lost in the past few years.

Can they go all the way? Maybe... but it will have to be a phenomenal run home. I still think Melbourne, Brisbane, Manly and Canterbury will be top 4 with...

the Sharks, Cowboys, Tigers, Rabbitohs... and maybe Warriors to fight for 5th-8th places.

by aucklandlaurie Tue 29 May 2012, 3:47 am

Ten days ago The warriors gave krisnan Inu an early release from his contract due to lack of form.
Last week Des Hasler and the bulldogs signed Inu up on a short term contract.
last night Inu turned out for the Bulldogs against The Roosters, and in the process scored two tries and kicked three goals.
Bluey's not looking so smart over here at the moment.

by Luke Tue 29 May 2012, 5:38 am

CRONULLA
Have added another year to Anthony Tupou's contract, taking him through to the end of 2013 Season.

NORTH QUEENSLAND
Have also added a further year to forward Glenn Hall's deal, taking him through to the end of 2013 season as well.

MANLY
Have re-signed Steve Matai to a new 3 year deal, through to the end of 2015 season.

BRISBANE
Young forward Dave Hala will be having surgery this week, after rupturing his patella tendon.

WEST TIGERS
Have been busy.
After signing Penrith utility Masada Iosfa for the remainder of this season & next. They have now also signed South Sydney forward Eddy Pettybourne on a 3 year contract & Gold Coast Forward Bondene Thompson on a 2 year deal. Both starting from the 2013 season.

by Luke Tue 29 May 2012, 8:37 pm

Brian Noble is thought to be amongat the favorites for the head coaches job at the new Perth club, that is set to join the NRL for 2015.

by George Hotel1895 Wed 30 May 2012, 8:45 am

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/panthers-want-released-players-pay-exempt-to-to-keep-afl-war-chest-in-black-20120529-1zhgg.html
Penrith want salary cap help in there fight with Aussie rules.

by George Hotel1895 Wed 30 May 2012, 9:03 am

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/stars-unite-in-origin-pay-fight/story-e6frexv9-1226372995278
Origin players threaten strike action.

by Luke Mon 04 Jun 2012, 5:11 pm

CANTERBURY

Have signed Front Rower Sam Kasiano to a new 3 year deal.

by **Pal Joey** Tue 05 Jun 2012, 10:05 am

David Gallop resigned as CEO of the NRL today.
ARLC says his resignation is effectively immediately.

by George Hotel1895 Fri 08 Jun 2012, 6:59 am

Manly board ask Penn to quit.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/manly-board-tells-penn-to-quit-as-chairman-20120607-1zz2a.html

by George Hotel1895 Fri 08 Jun 2012, 7:44 am

Jack Reed.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-broncos-unlikely-to-release-jack-reed-to-play-for-england-this-season/story-fnbg6c7e-1226287009747

by **Pal Joey** Mon 11 Jun 2012, 5:47 am

NSW need to play like Manly.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/marooned-blues-need-to-muster-manly-mindset-to-turn-tables-20120610-204f2.html

That's what I've been saying for ages!

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