2009 Signings Thread

[Assassin]

Not sure if anyone's got one going already but thought it would be interesting to compare club signings and losses for next year, I'll just throw down here what I know and you guys can add to it...

BRONCO's

Gains: Ben Teo (tigers), Langi Setu (dragons), Aaron Gorrel (UK), Israel Falou (storm).

Losses: Ennis, Hannant, Boyd, Moon (Joel), Kemp, Eastwood, Carrol

[goldcoastitans]

hey assassin, i dont know if you have seen the other signing sheet but there is already one floating around if you have a look in the past threads .....but looking at your above thread ....Broncos are gonna struggle!

[titanstattman]

hey assassin, i dont know if you have seen the other signing sheet but there is already one floating around if you have a look in the past threads .....but looking at your above thread ....Broncos are gonna struggle!

I dont think there is a 09 one going anywhere yet.....

[Assassin]

yeah I had a look around and the best I could find was a badly out of date 08 signings thread, oh and a Titans only thread for 09 (Zillman a very handy pick up for next year ), still its good to cast your eye over how the whole league is looking come kick off 09.

I heard the bulldogs have basicly recruited a whole new team for 09 (thank god!), if anyone know's the full movements it would be interesting to see. The Eels from what I know may be in for a long season next year after a rather unimpressive 08 and from what I know no new signings for 09 I have a feeling I can sniff a spoon heading their way next year.

[goldcoastitans]

yeah I had a look around and the best I could find was a badly out of date 08 signings thread, oh and a Titans only thread for 09 (Zillman a very handy pick up for next year ), still its good to cast your eye over how the whole league is looking come kick off 09.

I heard the bulldogs have basicly recruited a whole new team for 09 (thank god!), if anyone know's the full movements it would be interesting to see. The Eels from what I know may be in for a long season next year after a rather unimpressive 08 and from what I know no new signings for 09 I have a feeling I can sniff a spoon heading their way next year.

I dont think there is a 09 one going anywhere yet.....

My bad boys .....i thought there was must have been that old one i was thinking of

[Ryan]

Brisbane Broncos
Gains: Israel Folau (Storm), Ben Te'o (Tigers - 2009), Lagi Setu (Dragons)
Losses: Ben Hannant (Bulldogs), Denan Kemp (Warriors), Michael Ennis (Bulldogs), Tonie Carroll (retirement), Joel Moon (Warriors), Shane Perry (Super League - Les Catalans), Rodney Davies (Rugby Union - Queensland Reds), Reece Robinson (released), Darius Boyd (Dragons), Greg Eastwood (Super League - Leeds Rhinos)
Coach: Wayne Bennett (2008), Ivan Henjak (2009)

Canberra Raiders
Gains: Stuart Flanagan (Tigers - 2011), David Shillington (Roosters - 2012)
Losses: William Zillman (Titans), Michael Weyman (Dragons), Ryan Hinchcliffe (Storm), Colin Best (Rabbitohs), Marshall Chalk (Super League - Crusaders), Neville Costigan (Dragons), Todd Carney (Super League - Huddersfield Giants)
Coach: Neil Henry (2008), David Furner (2009)

Canterbury Bulldogs
Gains: Josh Morris (Dragons ? 2011), Brett Kimmorley (Sharks - 2010), Ben Hannant (Broncos - 2011), Michael Ennis (Broncos - 2011), Michael Hodgson (Titans - 2010), Bryson Goodwin (Sharks)
Losses: Willie Tonga (Cowboys), Corey Hughes (Sharks), Nick Youngquest (Pia - France), Sonny Bill Williams (French Rugby Union), Leon Bott (Manly Rugby Union - effective immediately)
Coach: Steve Folkes (2008), Kevin Moore (2009)

Cronulla Sharks
Gains: Anthony Tupou (Roosters - 2012), Trent Barrett (Wigan - 2010), Corey Hughes (Bulldogs - 2009)
Losses: Isaac De Gois (Knights), Brett Kimmorley (Bulldogs), Bryson Goodwin (Bulldogs)

Gold Coast Titans
Gains: William Zillman (Raiders - 2012), Sam Tagataese (Storm - 2010), Matt White (Knights - 2009)
Losses: Michael Hodgson (Bulldogs), Josh Lewis (Tigers), James Stosic (released), Kris Kahler (France - Pia Donkeys), Gavin Cooper (Panthers), Luke Swain (Super League- Salford Reds), Clint Amos (Cowboys), Matt Cross (Storm)

Manly Sea Eagles
Gains: Chris Bailey (Knights - 2011), Tony Williams (Eels - 2011), Shane Rodney (Panthers - 2012)
Losses: Steven Bell (Super League ? Les Catalans), Steven Menzies (Super League - Bradford Bulls), Mark Bryant (Super League - Celtic Crusaders), (Luke Williamson (Super League - London Harlequins)

Melbourne Storm
Gains: Ryan Hinchcliffe (Raiders - 2010), Matt Cross (Titans - 2010)
Losses: Israel Folau (Broncos), Sam Tagataese (Titans), Michael Crocker (Super League - Hull FC), Jeremy Smith (Dragons), Antonio Kaufusi (Cowboys), Liam Foran (Warriors)

Newcastle Knights
Gains: Isaac De Gois (Sharks ? 2011), Constantine Mika (Warriors - 2010), Ben Rogers (Dragons - 2010)
Losses: Danny Buderus (Super League - Leeds), Chris Bailey (Sea Eagles), Matt White (Titans)

New Zealand Warriors
Gains: Denan Kemp (Broncos - 2010), Jacob Lillyman (Cowboys - 2010), Joel Moon (Broncos - 2011), Liam Foran (Storm - 2011)
Losses: Ruben Wiki (Retirement), Logan Swann (released), Wairangi Koopu (released), Michael Crockett (released), Ryan Shortland (released)

North Queensland Cowboys
Gains: Luke Harlen (Tigers - effective immediately), Willie Tonga (Bulldogs - 2012), Manase Manuokafoa (Rabbitohs - 2011), Clint Amos (Titans - 2010), Antonio Kaufusi (Storm - 2011)
Losses: Jacob Lillyman (Warriors), Ray Cashmere (Super League - Salford City Reds), Sione Faumuina (Super League - Castleford Tigers), Mark Henry (Super League - Salford City Reds)
Coach: Graham Murray / Ian Millward (2008), Neil Henry (2009)

Parramatta Eels
Gains:
Losses: Mark Riddell (Super League - Wigan), Tony Williams (Sea Eagles), Chad Robinson (Super League - Harlequins)

Penrith Panthers
Gains: Gavin Cooper (Gold Coast Titans)
Losses: Tony Puletua (Super League - St Helens), Luke Rooney (French Rugby Union), Luke Priddis (Dragons), Rhys Wesser (Rabbitohs), Shane Rodney (Sea Eagles)

South Sydney Rabbitohs
Gains: Colin Best (Raiders - 2010), Rhys Wesser (Panthers - 2010)
Losses: Ben Rogers (Dragons - mid-2008), Eddie Paea (released), Manase Manuokafoa (Cowboys), Dean Widders (Super League - Castleford Tigers), Jeremy Smith (Super League - Salford Reds)

St George-Illawarra Dragons
Gains: Michael Weyman (Raiders - 2010), Ben Rogers (Souths - mid-2008), Jeremy Smith (Storm - 2011), Luke Priddis (Panthers - 2010), Neville Costigan (Raiders - 2010), Darius Boyd (Broncos - 2011), Matthew Head (Tigers - 2009)
Losses: Jason Ryles (Super League - Les Catalans), Josh Morris (Bulldogs), Mark Gasnier (French rugby union), Rangi Chase (Super League - Tigers), Lagi Setu (Broncos), Ben Rogers (Knights), Kirk Reynoldson (retirement)
Coach: Nathan Brown (2008), Wayne Bennett (2009)

Sydney Roosters
Gains:
Losses: Anthony Tupou (Sharks), David Shillington (Raiders)

Wests Tigers
Gains: Gareth Ellis (Super League - 2011), Josh Lewis (Titans - 2009)
Losses: Stuart Flanagan (Raiders), Brett Hodgson (Super League - Huddersfield Giants), Luke Harlen (Cowboys - effective immediately), Ryan O'Hara (Super League - Celtic Crusaders), Ben Te'o (Broncos), Matthew Head (Dragons)

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[Capital_Shark]

I expect another big year from the Warriors. They'll be sporting a fine 1-5 next year and I think they can man up and cover the loss of Wiki in the pack. Still mediocre halves in my opinion but that will again be negated if the forwards work to their abilities and open it up for some early ball to anyone of the fliers out wide. Might have a dabble on Manu for top try scorer. Don't forget McKinnon causing all sorts of havoc up the middle sniffing for an offload.

Warriors will have a premiership in 5 years at this rate I reckon.

Souths will also go well in 2009 I think. Wing and Sandow with an off season under their belt have the potential to be lethal. I'm predicting Isaac Luke to improve out of sight again and a return to his best from Reece Wesser. If Asotasi gets the big lads up front competing consistently it ought to be a good year for the Bunnies.

Hard to pick a spooner. Once again there are no dud rosters. It'll be another very close season with not much between 16th and 8th. But maybe Penrith just because I can see them fading out in the back end of the season seeing as it'll be the 1st full year in first grade for the majority of their squad, most of which haven't celebrated their 20th birthday yet. Civoneceva will lead them well, and they'll stand up in absense during Origin before steadily going down hill after that.

[Assassin]

Cheers Ryan, very comprehensive list, thanks for chasing that up. I was reading the bunnies (and raiders) were being listed equal favourites for the spoon next year, I'd have to totaly disagree, not that I'm picturing them holding up the shield come October but still worth betting a couple bucks that they'll make the top 8.

looking at that list I'd also have to say the panthers are going to have to hope their under 20's can step up to first grade cause there's some real lack of depth developing.

[Capital_Shark]

looking at that list I'd also have to say the panthers are going to have to hope their under 20's can step up to first grade cause there's some real lack of depth developing.

I think they are probably right up there for depth. They've got some amazing juniors. I think what they lack is experienced players. If they keep a core group of these young ones though they have to be considered serious contenders over the coming years.

[Assassin]

Yeah I saw a few of their under 20's step up at various times of the year, perhaps if they blood some heavily next year they may start to take shape in 2010 as a bit of a force again.

Looking at their roster though they would want to hope they get an easy time with injuries, they can barely field a decent Hooker / halves combination even with everyone fit and healthy!

[PROMETHEUS]

Considering Elliott is still coaching at penriff they must be short priced favourites for the spoon :dizzy:

[Assassin]

NRL

David Stagg signs two-year deal with Bulldogs
By Peter Kogoy
December 22, 2008 FORMER Queensland State of Origin backrower David Stagg has signed a two-year deal with as a replacement for sacked Test star Reni Maitua.

Stagg is seen by new Bulldogs coach Kevin Moore as an ideal fit as the club looks to rebuild after a disastrous 2008.

He will link-up at Belmore with former Brisbane Broncos team-mates Ben Hannant and Michael Ennis.

"The club sees him as a nice fit for Maitua. He certainly fits the bill in a lot of ways. For what Todd (Greenberg) and Kevin Moore want to do at the club, he'd fit right in," Bulldogs recruitment manager Peter Mulholland said.

"Character-wise, football wise, David Stagg ticks all the right boxes. He and Kevin Moore hit it off in talks at the club last week. He has made a point of wanting to play 13 (lock) and we feel we can provide that."

The Bulldogs' image has been tarnished in recent seasons, highlighted by Sonny Bill Williams' controversial walk-out to play French rugby union and Maitua's sacking last month after an incident at a Sydney nightclub and failure to attend training the next day. Stagg met with Moore, Mulholland and club chief executive Todd Greenberg in Sydney last week to discuss his future.

Broncos chief executive Bruno Cullen recently confirmed the club would consider releasing Stagg if he wanted out.

The Broncos have signed Ben Te'o from Wests Tigers and Lagi Setu from St George Illawarra, so they have plenty of backrow depth at their disposal and Stagg's best chance of a starting spot is at Belmore.

Meanwhile, Maitua's odds of returning to the NRL next season lengthened further with word that North Queensland, despite showing interest, can't fit him under the salary cap.

Maitua is understood to have an option to continue playing football in the UK or join Williams in French rugby, but the 26-year-old's preference is stay in Australia. Cronulla and South Sydney remain his best options for an NRL return.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...-23214,00.html

Well the bulldogs can add one David Stagg to their starting 13, not a bad addition for this time of year.

[J-Storm]

Well, the b'dogs are starting to look good on paper for next season. David Stagg will be a real good acquisition for them both in the forwards & the backs. They should bounce back real well next season I think, my dark horse already atm...

[Assassin]

One interesting dynamic I can see in the bulldogs recruitment for 09 is they have dumped some of their "high maintanance rowdy players" and replaced them with a few nice clean living mature headed players for example ben hannant and david stagg. It'll be a cold day in hell before you see either of their names linked to any off field scandal and I think it is a smart move for the dogs to start bringing in players that set a good example on and off the field. Smarter recruitment then most will realise... but then again with all the coffs harbours, willie masons, sonny bills, and now reni maituas you'd be worried if they hadn't learnt from their mistakes!

[craigyd]

One interesting dynamic I can see in the bulldogs recruitment for 09 is they have dumped some of their "high maintanance rowdy players" and replaced them with a few nice clean living mature headed players for example ben hannant and david stagg. It'll be a cold day in hell before you see either of their names linked to any off field scandal and I think it is a smart move for the dogs to start bringing in players that set a good example on and off the field. Smarter recruitment then most will realise... but then again with all the coffs harbours, willie masons, sonny bills, and now reni maituas you'd be worried if they hadn't learnt from their mistakes!

very true,before Titans came along i was a dogs supporter for 25 years.
for the last 8 years i have been embarrased by them,scandals with players and then the salary cap breach,everything was going from bad to worse,now they have got rid of most of the bad elements and signed good players with good values.i totally respect what the board and coach are doing and hope to see them have a great 09.