The NRL thread

by Luke Mon 02 Apr 2012, 6:43 pm

First topic message reminder :

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 **Pal Joey** Thu 04 Oct 2012, 12:49 pm

What's he like? I'm sure he'll enjoy the lifestyle up there. It's a happening place with the Comm Games there in 2018. Should move up there myself.

by **Kenny** Thu 04 Oct 2012, 12:51 pm

He looks a good player , spent a few months on loan at Hull FC last season and played well for them

by **Pal Joey** Sat 06 Oct 2012, 4:59 am

tigerrobins wrote:If they get a similar crowd LB, would it be considered a success?

sorry Tiger, missed your question. 10-15,000 odd would be considered a success I would say.

by **Kenny** Sun 07 Oct 2012, 12:55 pm

Brett Finch resigns for Melbourne Storm from Wigan Warriors

by Luke Mon 08 Oct 2012, 10:40 pm

NEWCASTLE

Have signed New Zealand forward David Fa'alogo from Huddersfield on a year contract.

by Luke Mon 08 Oct 2012, 10:49 pm

Forgot to add, Mick Potter is apparently the red hot favourite to take the West Tigers coaching job, whilst Tim Sheens is favourite to take the New Zealand Warriors job.

by Luke Tue 09 Oct 2012, 1:43 pm

New Zealand have named there side to face Australia in Townsville on Saturday. It is:

Josh Hoffman, Sam Perrett, Krisnan Inu, Dean Whare, Gerald Beale, Benji Marshall, Kieran Foran, Jesse Bromwich, Issac Luke, Sam Kasiano, Frank Pritchard, Kevin Procter, Simon
Manning.

Subs
Elijah Taylor, Ben Matulino, Greg Eastwood, Adam Blair.

by **Pal Joey** Tue 09 Oct 2012, 1:47 pm

Pretty good side that... great mix of talent.

by aucklandlaurie Wed 10 Oct 2012, 9:27 am

Apparently the Warriors have offered Craig Bellamy the coaching job at $2 million a year, out of that he pays whatever/whoever coaching staff and trainers he wants.

This time next week the story and names will probably be completely different.

by chewed_mintie Wed 10 Oct 2012, 10:56 am

From reading the NZ press Laurie, it seems Bellamy is free to see out his contract at the Storm next season and the Warriors will have a temporary coach as a stopgap (Tony Iro?). Talk about sacrificing short term gains for long term benefits. This better come off because the Warriors will have next to no fans if they have another stinker of a season next year.

by **Pal Joey** Wed 10 Oct 2012, 11:40 am

Think I've said it before but I'd like to see Stacey Jones at the helm.

The guy is a legend of the game and a great football brain - I'm sure the players would look up to him but not so sure if he is a great coach / communicator? I really wouldn't mind seeing the Warriors win it in the next few years.

by aucklandlaurie Wed 10 Oct 2012, 10:11 pm

Stacey coached Point Chevalier in the Auckland Fox Memorial competition in 2010 and 2011, they won the comp, but he had two good mates helping him, Monty Beetham and Arwin Guutenbeil.

Stacey besides making Subway sandwiches works for the NZRL.

by aucklandlaurie Thu 11 Oct 2012, 7:55 am

Tonight the Kiwi media are telling us that Matthew Elliott will be the next Warriors coach.

by Luke Fri 12 Oct 2012, 12:47 am

aucklandlaurie wrote:
Tonight the Kiwi media are telling us that Matthew Elliott will be the next Warriors coach.

It's being reported over hear that he's got it, on a 2 year contract.

by George Hotel1895 Thu 18 Oct 2012, 12:15 am

Steve Noyce sacked as CEO at the Roosters
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/sacked-roosters-boss-steve-noyce-says-he-wants-to-stay-in-rugby-league/story-e6frep5x-1226496787666

by George Hotel1895 Thu 18 Oct 2012, 12:21 am

Mick Potter to take over as Tigers coach
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-on-verge-of-announcing-mick-potter-as-new-coach/story-e6frep5x-1226498135749

by George Hotel1895 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 5:16 am

No NRL expansion for now.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-expansion-being-dropped-from-agenda-until-at-least-2015/story-e6frep5x-1226503386629

by George Hotel1895 Wed 31 Oct 2012, 3:17 am

Prince signs for the Broncos.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/broncos-and-knights-emerge-as-contenders-for-scott-prince-after-titans-grant-him-a-release/story-e6frep5x-1226507376079

by **Kenny** Wed 31 Oct 2012, 9:35 am

Parramatta are reportedly interested in taking Gareth Hock from Wigan

by **Pal Joey** Thu 01 Nov 2012, 8:52 pm

Also Issy Folau. Very Happy

That would be a huge signing for the Eels.

He quit the GWS Giants AFL team yesterday. Said he "lacked passion for the game"

by **Kenny** Fri 02 Nov 2012, 2:12 pm

Given they would be two BIG signings for the Eels how would that effect their salary cap ?

by **Pal Joey** Sat 03 Nov 2012, 9:39 am

Maybe they'll do some sort of cross-code transfer - GWS pay him out a bit and then deduct something from his Parra contract.

I Scott Moore has signed for the Cowboys.

http://www.sportal.com.au/league-news-display/moore-signs-with-cowboys-206972

by **Kenny** Sun 04 Nov 2012, 4:12 pm

Strange signing that for the Cowboys , Moore has a bad disciplinary record with his own team mates and off the field

by **Pal Joey** Sun 04 Nov 2012, 8:45 pm

He should fit in well with the Cowboys then.... Smile

(joking)

by **Kenny** Tue 06 Nov 2012, 2:23 pm

It seems like NRL teams are looking at bringing more players from Superleague over to Australia either for first grade or second grade rugby . Whats your take on that ?

by **Pal Joey** Tue 06 Nov 2012, 9:14 pm

I don't know who is initiating it. If it's a case of the players making the decision then that's OK but in a perfect world there would be the same amount of Aussie/Kiwi players going to the UK.

by **Kenny** Tue 13 Nov 2012, 4:51 pm

Sonny Bill Williams confirms he has signed a one year deal with Sidney Roosters

by **Pal Joey** Tue 13 Nov 2012, 11:17 pm

Interesting. They will be expecting big things from him.

Braith Anasta has signed with Wests Tigers.

by aucklandlaurie Thu 15 Nov 2012, 12:00 am

Suggestion that Benji might be looking for some extra work in the "off season".

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10847527

by dublfcynwa Fri 16 Nov 2012, 11:04 am

So Wigan have lost Tommy Lueluai, Finch, and Hock? ouch.

by George Hotel1895 Sat 17 Nov 2012, 1:00 am

Sam Thaiday to miss All stars game?
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/sam-thaidays-slow-and-steady-comeback-from-shoulder-surgery/story-e6frep5x-1226518517126

by **Pal Joey** Sun 18 Nov 2012, 11:57 pm

Rusty Crowe has sold his interest in Souths. Press conference on now.

by George Hotel1895 Tue 20 Nov 2012, 2:42 pm

Penrith to bid for Thurston
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/panthers-to-move-first-for-thurston/story-e6frexnr-1226519911844

by George Hotel1895 Tue 20 Nov 2012, 2:53 pm

ARLC to ban shoulder charge
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/players-up-in-arms-as-arlc-outlaws-the-shoulder-charge-20121120-29o5r.html

by **Kenny** Tue 20 Nov 2012, 4:50 pm

In a way im for it being banned , but then i do think its a contact sport so if its a fair challenge whats wrong with it

by aucklandlaurie Tue 20 Nov 2012, 8:30 pm

My Four comments on the shoulder charge:

A lot of people dont appreciate that the shoulder charge is only permitted at the top proffessional level, show me someone that says that their little johnny will get maimed by a shoulder charge, then I'll show you someone that doesnt know what they are talking about.

Its not the shoulder charge that should be the center of attention here, its the contact with the head that should be policed.

Most coaches try to dissuade the use of the shoulder charge on the grounds that many miss, and result in a "missed tackle".

Finally, I must admit that the Sydney player that said "Whats next, they may as well ban the ball" brought a wry smile to my dial.

by George Hotel1895 Fri 23 Nov 2012, 12:30 am

The new CEO of the NRL is
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/banker-david-smith-named-as-new-nrl-ceo/story-e6freon6-1226522525175

by George Hotel1895 Fri 23 Nov 2012, 12:32 am

This disappoints me as i would like to see a reduction in the amount of interchanges.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/nrl-interchange-cut-not-likely-soon-20121122-29ryf.html

by George Hotel1895 Wed 02 Jan 2013, 7:58 am

Luke Patten to join the ref ranks.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/former-canterbury-bulldogs-star-luke-patten-set-to-join-nrl-refereeing-ranks/comments-e6frexnr-1226546305939

by George Hotel1895 Sun 06 Jan 2013, 4:25 am

Michael Jennings to Roosters?
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-bombshell-penrith-to-lose-star-michael-jennings-thanks-to-feud-with-phil-gould/story-e6frep5x-1226548223516

by aucklandlaurie Mon 07 Jan 2013, 7:39 am

George Hotel1895 wrote:Michael Jennings to Roosters?
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-bombshell-penrith-to-lose-star-michael-jennings-thanks-to-feud-with-phil-gould/story-e6frep5x-1226548223516

Does the salary cap not apply to clubs in the Bondi junction area?

by aucklandlaurie Mon 07 Jan 2013, 8:05 am

I just looked up the Roosters 2013 squad, and Jennings might find he's got competition for a centre jersey, theyve also got :
Daniel Tupou
Tom Symonds
Michael Oldfield
Tautau Moga
Mitch Aubusson
Sean Kenny Dowall

Plus a second rower that knows a bit about the position...Sonny Bill.

by **Pal Joey** Mon 07 Jan 2013, 8:20 am

I've forgotten who they got rid of. Must be a few to buy all those players.

unless they are being subsidised by Waverley Council as 'community workers' or even the old paper bag method. Whistle

by aucklandlaurie Mon 07 Jan 2013, 8:50 am

LB
I think your onto it with the brown paper bag method....oh and a couple of hookers chucked in for good measure..

by **Pal Joey** Mon 07 Jan 2013, 8:59 am

Personal valet, free chips at the casino, use of sports cars, a couple of drink ads thrown in... etc, etc....

by George Hotel1895 Sun 13 Jan 2013, 1:17 am

Sharks want to sign Penriths Jennings
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/cronulla-sharks-plotting-to-lure-michael-jennings-away-from-the-sydney-roosters/story-e6frep5x-1226552649040

by **Pal Joey** Wed 30 Jan 2013, 12:19 pm

Luke Burgess out for 6 months - he's injured his shoulder at training today.

by George Hotel1895 Wed 30 Jan 2013, 1:09 pm

Linebreaker wrote:Luke Burgess out for 6 months - he's injured his shoulder at training today.

Shame for the lad. The chances of all the Burgess brothers playing in the same team this season were remote before this, and now remote has just left town.

by **Pal Joey** Wed 30 Jan 2013, 9:48 pm

A real shame George.

I'd like to see Souths return to their former glory years (even as a Manly fan)... even more so now with Rusty gone from the scene.

(In other news - I've just bought a house in Auburn - so I might catch a few Berala Bears matches this winter

and also make Canterbury my "Official 2nd Team". It's been Manly for over 40 years... and always will be... but since I'll be living 10 mins from Stadium Australia I'll definitely go to a few more games there during the season)

by **Kenny** Thu 31 Jan 2013, 12:50 pm

Cooper Cronk pulls out of the AllStars game to try and be fit for the World Club Challenge

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