2014 Rumoured and confirmed signings.

[bones]

Oldie has a 2 year deal with Catalan as Easts release 2 players to keep Minnie

I read somewhere this means the Roosters the first Premiers in 30 years to retain their entire GF lineup...

They don't have a salary cap that's why.

Nick Politis has rewarded Roosters players with an all-expenses paid trip to the US
PHIL ROTHFIELD THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH DECEMBER 14, 2013 11:00PM

Nick Politis has rewarded his Sydney Roosters grand final heroes with an all expenses paid trip to the United States.

The break has been 'badged up' as a training camp to avoid any salary cap issues with the NRL. :dodgy:

Coach Trent Robinson and 20 Roosters players leave from Sydney this afternoon.

They will use the high-tech facilities at the LA Galaxy's soccer stadium and UCLA for a training run and also attend an NBA game.

The rest of the break appears to be more of a team bonding session.

"It's a training camp of sorts," said Roosters chief executive Brian Canavan.

"It's partly a reward for winning the grand final but we also had 16 players at the World Cup.

"We've only just got a lot of them back now and it's a good way of getting them back into training.

"They'll come home a few days before Christmas, have a bit of a break, then be back into full scale training in the new year."

Coach Robinson and two of his assistants will be accompanying the players.

"They'll get some specialised training that you don't always get," he said, "It will be a good experience for them."

It just goes to show the advantages of having a business tycoon like Politis as club chairman.

The cost of a trip like this one would be $100,000 which is not much than a round of drinks for the car yard king.

Other clubs are flat out affording a weekend away to Kiama.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nick-politis-has-rewarded-roosters-players-with-an-allexpenses-paid-trip-to-the-us/story-fnj45km6-1226783241884

It must be how Maloney and Pearce learned to pass like a quarterback.

 

[CAMBO]

I heard uncle nick payed for shayne hayne and Ben cummins as well

 

[SwornEagle]

Strong mail from woods nan (lol) that he will be with us from 2015 and that he already goes to a lot of our games

Woods is a life time Manly supporter i Understand and he has said to a friend a couple of years agon that we would love to play for the Eagles given that

Sign him up! They hit harder and run harder when they've grown up admiring the manly culture.

 

[globaleagle]

Sonny Bill Williams has a place at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in his sights after signing a two-year contract with New Zealand rugby.

The New Zealand Rugby Union announced Williams, 28, will play for the two-time defending Super Rugby champion Chiefs from 2015 and revealed the cross code star is also eyeing a sevens rugby berth at the 2016 Olympic Games.

 

[DSM5]

Given this, I doubt SBW will be killing himself next season for the Rorters. Won't want to injure himself and jeopardise his Rio chances.

 

[double hoops]

Any news on the reserves coach or is willow back again?

 

[bones]

Jamal Idris has quit the Titans and is expected to join Penrith.
Has Jamie Lyon officially re-signed with manly yet?

 

[simon64]

Jamal Idris has quit the Titans and is expected to join Penrith.
Has Jamie Lyon officially re-signed with manly yet?

Nothing "official" yet Bones. Still at the "agreed to in principle" stage.

Hard to see him going anywhere though. As has been said plenty of times here....."When was the last time we lost a player we wanted to keep ?"

 

[Stevo]

News says Idris joined the Panthers to be closer to his family in NSW. The guy is from Forster. 4.5 hr drive to penrith 6.5 hr drive to the GC. H'e changed clubs to save himself a 2 hr drive?

 

[bones]

Idris has signed with Penrith for three years, and Brad Tighe is off to the Gold Coast for two.
I think Gus saw the Titans coming.

 

[HappilyManly]

Wow, the Panthers are looking strong

 

[tookey]

News says Idris joined the Panthers to be closer to his family in NSW. The guy is from Forster. 4.5 hr drive to penrith 6.5 hr drive to the GC. H'e changed clubs to save himself a 2 hr drive?

This article says that his parents live in Sydney's west so they must have moved from Forster.

THE Gold Coast Titans are in turmoil with Jamal Idris sensationally quitting the club today and an arrest warrant issued for Maurice Blair.

Jamal Idris has quit the Gold Coast Titans for Penrith.

Idris has been granted a release from the final three years of his Titans contract.

The hulking centre was absent from the first day of Titans training yesterday but club officials, including coach John Cartwright, claimed he was "sick".

It's understood Idris informed the Titans of his desire to return to Sydney on Monday.

The former NSW Origin and Test centre will make a formidable addition to Penrith's backline, which is already bristling with speed and youthful potential.

However, Penrith are likely to be forced to release a player to accommodate Idris, with former Knights centre Brad Tighe now expected to move to the Titans.

Idris, 23, is expected to commence training with the Panthers in the next fortnight.

Idris told Titans officials he wanted to return to NSW to be closer to his parents, both of whom live in Sydney's west. He also purchased a property in the area while playing for Canterbury.

Titans CEO Graham Annesley confirmed the release had been granted on "compassionate grounds", but preferred to wait until this afternoon's official announcement to comment further.

 

[simon64]

Wow, the Panthers are looking strong

Hard to argue with that assessment HM. As long as they get the best out of their recruits, they should improve drastically on last year's finish.

 

[double hoops]

How can panthers be under the salary cap to afford idris. Even in reserves they played in a gf but can picked up a players like joe bond n Tyrone peachy? I am wondering who the titans r freeing up cash for. Has Lyons signed? Not saying the club is wrong if he wants a 3 yr contract or longer but we would miss him this year for sure.

 

[castle eagle]

Wow, the Panthers are looking strong

when they find someone to replace soward they will look a lot better

 

[tookey]

Wow, the Panthers are looking strong

when they find someone to replace soward they will look a lot better

And Peter Wallace

 

[Townsville Eagle]

All it means is when the Sea Eagles win the comp it will be against even stronger opposition than 2013. Trust in Tooves and the mighty Sea Eagles.

 

[Clint]

Has Lyons signed?

I doubt it. Look I think he was a great 5/8. One of the best. But surely his best is past him. I don't think they should offer him any contract.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Has Lyons signed?

I doubt it. Look I think he was a great 5/8. One of the best. But surely his best is past him. I don't think they should offer him any contract.

Cliffy could still be value in the 9's.

 

[Clint]

Has Lyons signed?

I doubt it. Look I think he was a great 5/8. One of the best. But surely his best is past him. I don't think they should offer him any contract.

Cliffy could still be value in the 9's.

What happened with Beaver yesterday. I missed the announcement on talkin' sport. Is he playing in the 9's?