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18-01-08, 12:28 PM
How is your favourite Wizard Cup team shaping up in 2008?
And how did your club finish up in the off-season recruiting stakes?
Find out today by reading the player ?gains and losses? (below).
The list also includes the squads of Queensland Cup newcomers ? the Northern Pride and Mackay Cutters.
Both clubs have put their faith in the local area by selecting the best talent from their respective local competitions.
Importantly, both sides have added a touch of class by recruiting a sprinkling of proven Wizard Cup performers from rival clubs.
The Pride has secured the services of former Easts pair Mark Cantoni (pictured) and Ben Laity, along with Ipswich?s Joel Riethmuller and Tweed?s Josh Vaughan.
The Mackay squad includes ex-Cowboys Shane Muspratt, John Doyle and Jamie McDonald.
Many of the south-east clubs have also formed formidable squads in the off-season.
Wynnum Manly, Norths and Easts have been particularly active in the player market, while Redcliffe, Ipswich, Burleigh, Souths Logan and Tweed Heads also have an influx of impressive new talent.
The Rockhampton-based Central Comets have opted for local talent, but may yet benefit from their newly-formed partnership with the Brisbane Broncos.
Queensland Wizard Cup
# Please note: Some clubs are yet to list NRL-contracted players who are dual signed.
WYNNUM MANLY
Gains: David Seage (Newcastle), Dallas McIlwain (Canterbury), Adam Brideson (Canterbury) , Jason Williams (Canberra), Chris Muckert (Aspley), Cameron Joyce (Souths Logan), Matt Seamark (Redcliffe), Jason Poppi (Norths), Kieran Whalley (Souths Logan), Logan Johnston (Norths), Matt Church (Western Districts).
Losses: Albert Talipeau (Souths Logan), Matt Smith (Canberra), Daniel Frame (Retired), Ron Troutman (Retired), Warren Jensen (Northern Pride), Michael Chaplain (unknown), Jim Ahmat (Easts Tigers).
SOUTHS LOGAN
Gains: Josh Cattel (Norths), Josh Essex (Bundaberg), Daniel Joyce (Redcliffe), Alby Talipeau (Wynnum Manly), John Hoyland, Marcus Thompson (Easts Rugby Union), Shay Moylan (Raiders Flegg).
Losses: Brandon Costin, Mick Anschau (Sunshine Coast), Scott Marks, Daniel Sorbello, Darren Glase, Adrian Maloney (retired), Cameron Joyce, Kieran Whalley, Tom McMillan (Wynnum), Dave Woods, Josh Griffiths (Easts), Tanu Wulf, Mathew Burnham (Newcastle Knights), Josh Pea****, Brett Rolls (overseas), Chris McGuirk, Mathew Briggs (Burleigh), Dennis Conlon (Townsville Brothers).
NORTHS DEVILS
Gains: Ryan Barton (Canberra), John Buckman (Newcastle), Trent Callaghan (Aspley), Rod Davies (Brisbane), Troyden Edwards (Brisbane), Jacob Fauid (Brisbane), Michael Green (Aspley), Troy Hansen (Easts), Fletcher Holmes (Aspley), Denan Kemp (Brisbane), Willie Live (Aspley), Joel Moon (Brisbane), Todd Parnell (Aspley), Jack Pearson (Canberra), Haisley Robson (NZ), Billy Rogers (Aspley), Simon Adam (Aspley), Nathan Strudwick (Aspley), David Taylor (Brisbane), Simona Vavega (Aspley).
Losses: Jay Aston (Storm), Brendan Afitu (retired), Scott Anderson (Storm), Russell Aitken (Storm), Aaron Bulow (retired), Will Chambers (Storm), James Crombie (Redcliffe), Liam Foran (Storm), Logan Johnston (Wynnum), Sika Manu (Storm), Aaron Morgan (retired), Jason Poppi (Wynnum), Matt Rua (Storm), James Sharkie (Cronulla), Sam Tagataese (Storm), Josh Tatupu (rugby union), Joel Thompson (Canberra Raiders), Aiden Tolman (Storm), Kieran Turner (Cronulla).
IPSWICH JETS
Gains: Luke Gray, Scott Ireland (West Balconnen), Troy O?Sullivan (Canberra Raiders), Ian Lacey, (Broncos), Roman Hifo (Waitakare, NZ), Roman Filipine (South Sydney), Joe Rakei (Waicoa Bay, NZ), Paoa Faamita (Wynnum Manly), Noah Faeo (Goodna Eagles).
Losses: Josh Costello, Tyson Lofipo (Titans), Joel Riethmuller, Gordon Rattler (Northern Pride), Ricky Bird (West End), Cameron Mulcahy (work), Paul Jackwitz (Fassifern), Mathew Cameron (Brothers Ipswich), Jarrod Biggs (Ipswich Norths).
REDCLFFE DOLPHINS
Gains: Liam Georgetown (Penrith), Wayne Bond (Penrith), James Shillington (Roosters), Brian West (St George), James Crombie (Norths), Craig Heslop (NZ), Piripi Neho-Popata (NZ), Lachlan Morgan (Aspley)
Losses: Pat Gardner (Easts), Rory Bromley (France), Alwyn Simpson (retired), Adam Starr (Western Districts).
TWEED HEADS SEAGULLS
Gains: Jonathan Freeman (Wests Tigers), Ben Matterson (Norths Devils).
Losses: Nat Barnes (South Sydney), David Myles (retired), Joshua Vaughan (Northern Pride), Andrew Moroney (UK).
NORTHERN PRIDE
Squad: Brett Anderson (Cowboys Young Guns), Ryan Bartlett (Cowboys/Young Guns), Chey Bird (Townsville Brothers), Greg Byrnes (Cowboys/Young Guns), Drew Campbell (Ivanhoes), Mark Cantoni (Brisbane Easts), Warren Jensen (Wynnum Manly), Ben Kerr (Innisfail), Ben Laity (Brisbane Easts), Ritchie Marsters (Tully), Adam Mills (Atherton Roosters), Hezron Murgha (Yarrabah Seahawks), Gordon Rattler (Ipswich), Joel Riethmuller (Ipswich), Jason Roos (Mareeba), Chris Sheppard (Mareeba), Stephen Sheppard (Burdekin), Alex Starmer (Ivanhoes), Noel Underwood (Yarrabah), Josh Vaughan (Tweed Heads), Eric Warria (Northern Territory), Farran Willett (Yarrabah), Joshua Wehi (Tully).
CENTRAL COMETS
Gains: Liam Anlezark (Penrith), Shannon Wood (Penrith), Algon Congoo (Redcliffe), Andrew Dale (from retirement), Jared Hoare (Rockhampton Brothers), Steve Lill (Rockhampton Brothers), James Radloff (Gladstone), Luke Scott (Norths Rockhampton), Logan Sullivan (Redcliffe), Saul Terere (Emerald), Dallas Williams (from year off), Justin Wills (Longreach).
Losses: Geoff Black (retired), Pat Dall (released), Ben Farrell (Easts), Steve Farrelly (Burleigh), Brendan Gibb (Broncos), Kane Hardy (coaching), Darren Kingi (released), Yoren Major (released), Kristian Mene (released), Cheyenne Motu (Fitroys), James Munns (Cowboys), Cody Norton (Mackay Cutters), Peter Penaia (Mackay Souths), Mark Siniula (released), Shannon Stitt (released), Aidan Te Puke (released), George Tuakura (Fitzroys).
EASTS TIGERS
Gains: Charlie Tonga (Roosters), Pat Gardner (Redcliffe), Liam Campbell (Penrith), Nathan Pill (Penrith), Matt Gruszka (Wentworthville), Josh Griffiths (Souths), Alex Fata (Ipswich), Fabian Soutar (NZ), Matt Jobson (Souths Newcastle), Jim Ahmat (Wynnum Manly), Ben Farrell (Comets).
Losses: Mark Cantoni (Northern Pride), Ben Laity (Northern Pride), David Tyrrell (South Sydney), Luke Capewell (South Sydney), Junior Seumanutafa (South Sydney), Damian Durnford (retired).
BURLEIGH BEARS
Gains: Scott Smith (North Queensland), Brent McConnell (Aspley), Troy Savage (Roosters), Jamie Judge (Bulldogs), Adam Fielder (Bulldogs), Brett O?Farrell (France), Nick Doig (St George), Dave Tehuia (Canterbury), Steve McPhee (Parramatta), Kurt Sorensen (Parramatta), Hayden Jeans (Newcastle), Chris Barnes(DNP), Kiel Jaeger (Tweed), Scott Hartshorn (Sunshine Coast), Pele Peletelese (Tweed).
Losses: Alex Glenn (Broncos), James Griffiths (Titans), Jordan Atkins (Titans), Ryan Gundry (retired), Adam Hayden (retired), Leigh Coghill (retired), Kale Burton (Titans).
MACKAY CUTTERS
Squad: Aaron Barba (Mackay Brothers), James Bryant (Mackay Wests), Anthony Caulton (Mackay Souths), Brendan Crouch (Wattles), Chris Giumelli (Mackay Wests), Daniel Goddard (Mount Isa Wanderers), Sam Granville (Mackay Brothers), Quinton Fielder (Sarina), Daniel Flynn (Sarina), Scotty Leigh (Sarina), Matt Parnis (Mackay Brothers), Matty Mannion (Redcliffe), Jamie McDonald (Toulouse, France), Shane Muspratt (NQ Cowboys), David Nixon (Mackay Brothers), Cody Norton (Central Comets), Jared Owens (Sarina), Michael Pearce (Mackay Souths), Josh Rovelli (Wynnum Manly), Adam Schubert (Sydney Roosters), Todd Seymour (Mackay Souths), Luke Srama (Mackay Souths), Kerrod Toby (Mackay Souths), Timote Williams (Menindee), Luke Young (Celtic Crusaders), John Doyle (Sydney Roosters).
Source: http://www.qrl.com.au
And how did your club finish up in the off-season recruiting stakes?
Find out today by reading the player ?gains and losses? (below).
The list also includes the squads of Queensland Cup newcomers ? the Northern Pride and Mackay Cutters.
Both clubs have put their faith in the local area by selecting the best talent from their respective local competitions.
Importantly, both sides have added a touch of class by recruiting a sprinkling of proven Wizard Cup performers from rival clubs.
The Pride has secured the services of former Easts pair Mark Cantoni (pictured) and Ben Laity, along with Ipswich?s Joel Riethmuller and Tweed?s Josh Vaughan.
The Mackay squad includes ex-Cowboys Shane Muspratt, John Doyle and Jamie McDonald.
Many of the south-east clubs have also formed formidable squads in the off-season.
Wynnum Manly, Norths and Easts have been particularly active in the player market, while Redcliffe, Ipswich, Burleigh, Souths Logan and Tweed Heads also have an influx of impressive new talent.
The Rockhampton-based Central Comets have opted for local talent, but may yet benefit from their newly-formed partnership with the Brisbane Broncos.
Queensland Wizard Cup
# Please note: Some clubs are yet to list NRL-contracted players who are dual signed.
WYNNUM MANLY
Gains: David Seage (Newcastle), Dallas McIlwain (Canterbury), Adam Brideson (Canterbury) , Jason Williams (Canberra), Chris Muckert (Aspley), Cameron Joyce (Souths Logan), Matt Seamark (Redcliffe), Jason Poppi (Norths), Kieran Whalley (Souths Logan), Logan Johnston (Norths), Matt Church (Western Districts).
Losses: Albert Talipeau (Souths Logan), Matt Smith (Canberra), Daniel Frame (Retired), Ron Troutman (Retired), Warren Jensen (Northern Pride), Michael Chaplain (unknown), Jim Ahmat (Easts Tigers).
SOUTHS LOGAN
Gains: Josh Cattel (Norths), Josh Essex (Bundaberg), Daniel Joyce (Redcliffe), Alby Talipeau (Wynnum Manly), John Hoyland, Marcus Thompson (Easts Rugby Union), Shay Moylan (Raiders Flegg).
Losses: Brandon Costin, Mick Anschau (Sunshine Coast), Scott Marks, Daniel Sorbello, Darren Glase, Adrian Maloney (retired), Cameron Joyce, Kieran Whalley, Tom McMillan (Wynnum), Dave Woods, Josh Griffiths (Easts), Tanu Wulf, Mathew Burnham (Newcastle Knights), Josh Pea****, Brett Rolls (overseas), Chris McGuirk, Mathew Briggs (Burleigh), Dennis Conlon (Townsville Brothers).
NORTHS DEVILS
Gains: Ryan Barton (Canberra), John Buckman (Newcastle), Trent Callaghan (Aspley), Rod Davies (Brisbane), Troyden Edwards (Brisbane), Jacob Fauid (Brisbane), Michael Green (Aspley), Troy Hansen (Easts), Fletcher Holmes (Aspley), Denan Kemp (Brisbane), Willie Live (Aspley), Joel Moon (Brisbane), Todd Parnell (Aspley), Jack Pearson (Canberra), Haisley Robson (NZ), Billy Rogers (Aspley), Simon Adam (Aspley), Nathan Strudwick (Aspley), David Taylor (Brisbane), Simona Vavega (Aspley).
Losses: Jay Aston (Storm), Brendan Afitu (retired), Scott Anderson (Storm), Russell Aitken (Storm), Aaron Bulow (retired), Will Chambers (Storm), James Crombie (Redcliffe), Liam Foran (Storm), Logan Johnston (Wynnum), Sika Manu (Storm), Aaron Morgan (retired), Jason Poppi (Wynnum), Matt Rua (Storm), James Sharkie (Cronulla), Sam Tagataese (Storm), Josh Tatupu (rugby union), Joel Thompson (Canberra Raiders), Aiden Tolman (Storm), Kieran Turner (Cronulla).
IPSWICH JETS
Gains: Luke Gray, Scott Ireland (West Balconnen), Troy O?Sullivan (Canberra Raiders), Ian Lacey, (Broncos), Roman Hifo (Waitakare, NZ), Roman Filipine (South Sydney), Joe Rakei (Waicoa Bay, NZ), Paoa Faamita (Wynnum Manly), Noah Faeo (Goodna Eagles).
Losses: Josh Costello, Tyson Lofipo (Titans), Joel Riethmuller, Gordon Rattler (Northern Pride), Ricky Bird (West End), Cameron Mulcahy (work), Paul Jackwitz (Fassifern), Mathew Cameron (Brothers Ipswich), Jarrod Biggs (Ipswich Norths).
REDCLFFE DOLPHINS
Gains: Liam Georgetown (Penrith), Wayne Bond (Penrith), James Shillington (Roosters), Brian West (St George), James Crombie (Norths), Craig Heslop (NZ), Piripi Neho-Popata (NZ), Lachlan Morgan (Aspley)
Losses: Pat Gardner (Easts), Rory Bromley (France), Alwyn Simpson (retired), Adam Starr (Western Districts).
TWEED HEADS SEAGULLS
Gains: Jonathan Freeman (Wests Tigers), Ben Matterson (Norths Devils).
Losses: Nat Barnes (South Sydney), David Myles (retired), Joshua Vaughan (Northern Pride), Andrew Moroney (UK).
NORTHERN PRIDE
Squad: Brett Anderson (Cowboys Young Guns), Ryan Bartlett (Cowboys/Young Guns), Chey Bird (Townsville Brothers), Greg Byrnes (Cowboys/Young Guns), Drew Campbell (Ivanhoes), Mark Cantoni (Brisbane Easts), Warren Jensen (Wynnum Manly), Ben Kerr (Innisfail), Ben Laity (Brisbane Easts), Ritchie Marsters (Tully), Adam Mills (Atherton Roosters), Hezron Murgha (Yarrabah Seahawks), Gordon Rattler (Ipswich), Joel Riethmuller (Ipswich), Jason Roos (Mareeba), Chris Sheppard (Mareeba), Stephen Sheppard (Burdekin), Alex Starmer (Ivanhoes), Noel Underwood (Yarrabah), Josh Vaughan (Tweed Heads), Eric Warria (Northern Territory), Farran Willett (Yarrabah), Joshua Wehi (Tully).
CENTRAL COMETS
Gains: Liam Anlezark (Penrith), Shannon Wood (Penrith), Algon Congoo (Redcliffe), Andrew Dale (from retirement), Jared Hoare (Rockhampton Brothers), Steve Lill (Rockhampton Brothers), James Radloff (Gladstone), Luke Scott (Norths Rockhampton), Logan Sullivan (Redcliffe), Saul Terere (Emerald), Dallas Williams (from year off), Justin Wills (Longreach).
Losses: Geoff Black (retired), Pat Dall (released), Ben Farrell (Easts), Steve Farrelly (Burleigh), Brendan Gibb (Broncos), Kane Hardy (coaching), Darren Kingi (released), Yoren Major (released), Kristian Mene (released), Cheyenne Motu (Fitroys), James Munns (Cowboys), Cody Norton (Mackay Cutters), Peter Penaia (Mackay Souths), Mark Siniula (released), Shannon Stitt (released), Aidan Te Puke (released), George Tuakura (Fitzroys).
EASTS TIGERS
Gains: Charlie Tonga (Roosters), Pat Gardner (Redcliffe), Liam Campbell (Penrith), Nathan Pill (Penrith), Matt Gruszka (Wentworthville), Josh Griffiths (Souths), Alex Fata (Ipswich), Fabian Soutar (NZ), Matt Jobson (Souths Newcastle), Jim Ahmat (Wynnum Manly), Ben Farrell (Comets).
Losses: Mark Cantoni (Northern Pride), Ben Laity (Northern Pride), David Tyrrell (South Sydney), Luke Capewell (South Sydney), Junior Seumanutafa (South Sydney), Damian Durnford (retired).
BURLEIGH BEARS
Gains: Scott Smith (North Queensland), Brent McConnell (Aspley), Troy Savage (Roosters), Jamie Judge (Bulldogs), Adam Fielder (Bulldogs), Brett O?Farrell (France), Nick Doig (St George), Dave Tehuia (Canterbury), Steve McPhee (Parramatta), Kurt Sorensen (Parramatta), Hayden Jeans (Newcastle), Chris Barnes(DNP), Kiel Jaeger (Tweed), Scott Hartshorn (Sunshine Coast), Pele Peletelese (Tweed).
Losses: Alex Glenn (Broncos), James Griffiths (Titans), Jordan Atkins (Titans), Ryan Gundry (retired), Adam Hayden (retired), Leigh Coghill (retired), Kale Burton (Titans).
MACKAY CUTTERS
Squad: Aaron Barba (Mackay Brothers), James Bryant (Mackay Wests), Anthony Caulton (Mackay Souths), Brendan Crouch (Wattles), Chris Giumelli (Mackay Wests), Daniel Goddard (Mount Isa Wanderers), Sam Granville (Mackay Brothers), Quinton Fielder (Sarina), Daniel Flynn (Sarina), Scotty Leigh (Sarina), Matt Parnis (Mackay Brothers), Matty Mannion (Redcliffe), Jamie McDonald (Toulouse, France), Shane Muspratt (NQ Cowboys), David Nixon (Mackay Brothers), Cody Norton (Central Comets), Jared Owens (Sarina), Michael Pearce (Mackay Souths), Josh Rovelli (Wynnum Manly), Adam Schubert (Sydney Roosters), Todd Seymour (Mackay Souths), Luke Srama (Mackay Souths), Kerrod Toby (Mackay Souths), Timote Williams (Menindee), Luke Young (Celtic Crusaders), John Doyle (Sydney Roosters).
Source: http://www.qrl.com.au