2013 Rumoured and confirmed signings.

[Captain Moondog]

From league unlimited:

"Mitch Manson, who has starred in the Central Coast First Grade competition for Woy Woy over the past 2 seasons has signed with Manly"

Dunno anything about him.

Any takers on his nickname?

Squeaky (from Woy Woy)

 

[PJ]

Gareth Hock to Parra (apparently)

Shaun Ainsgough apparently coming to Aus as well

Shaun Ainscough has signed with South City Bulls (Wagga) in the Group 9 competition.

 

[Blake]

Rumour, Scott Prince to Brisbane.

 

[Berkeley_Eagle]

Rumour, Scott Prince to Brisbane.

I heard Dragons & Tigers

 

[Brookie]

i heard manly NSW cup?

 

[niccipops]

Rumour, Scott Prince to Brisbane.

I heard Dragons & Tigers

Sydney Swans - ball boy. Also strong rumours to join the Pole Dancing for Jesus team in Denver, Colorado.

 

[Berkeley_Eagle]

Willy Mason not signed by Knigbts
Worth an incentive contract perhaps ?

 

[Rambo1987]

Willy Mason not signed by Knigbts
Worth an incentive contract perhaps ?

Not a bad idea - he played well last year but the Knights will keep him.

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Rumour, Scott Prince to Brisbane.

I heard Dragons & Tigers

Sydney Swans - ball boy. Also strong rumours to join the Pole Dancing for Jesus team in Denver, Colorado.

Wait for it - The Bulldogs will show interest..............

 

[RL Gronk]

Willy Mason not signed by Knigbts
Worth an incentive contract perhaps ?

Not a bad idea - he played well last year but the Knights will keep him.

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Rumour, Scott Prince to Brisbane.

I heard Dragons & Tigers

Sydney Swans - ball boy. Also strong rumours to join the Pole Dancing for Jesus team in Denver, Colorado.

Wait for it - The Bulldogs will show interest..............

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Won't happen. Mason has no love for that smug swine Greenberg

 

[Stevo]

Is a Mason a fruit?

 

[bones]

Willy Mason not signed by Knigbts
Worth an incentive contract perhaps ?

Not a bad idea - he played well last year but the Knights will keep him.

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Rumour, Scott Prince to Brisbane.

I heard Dragons & Tigers

Sydney Swans - ball boy. Also strong rumours to join the Pole Dancing for Jesus team in Denver, Colorado.

Wait for it - The Bulldogs will show interest..............

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Won't happen. Mason has no love for that smug swine Greenberg

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He was talking about Prince mate.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Peyroux to Warriors, and sounds like Iro will be assistant at the Chooks next year

 

[Bearfax]

Mason is a solid player when he keeps his mind on the job though I understand he's somewhat disruptive away from the game. However Manly have just about spent their quota now having managed to hold onto;

Cherry-Evans,
Foran,
Brett Stewart,
David Williams,
Buhrer,
Matai,
Taufua,
and Ballin

as well as fended off interest in;

Gutherson
and Trbojovic.

And then they went about securing a couple of solid first grade forwards as well as the cream of the NYC and Central Coast sides with

Ligi Siu,
Peta Hiku,
Michael Chee-Kam,
Richie Fa'aoso,
Jacob Gagan,
Joshua Robinson.
James Hasson,
Mitch Manson
and Ben Musolino

.... have I missed anyone.....I think Manly's recruitment drive for next year has covered all bases very well dont you think (you're right ..Noel Cleal who?)?

We lost a few but for me the only major loss was Hopoate and his brother Jamil. But we've got a ton of talent now sitting on the sideline waiting to be the next generation premiership Manly side.

 

[HappilyManly]

Can someone explain what this means for 2013?

..The ARLC will confirm a $5 million salary cap for the 2013 season, while clubs are also set to be given an indication on where the cap and the annual grants will head over coming years...

I am confused about the monies that go from NRL to Manly for Players, as opposed to Administration. Or is there no difference? Does Manly only get the $5 million?

In 2012 it was $4.4 million salary capso a measly 600k per anum is only a 13% increase.
Whilst the Broadcast deal went from $500 million to $1,025 million and the Offshore and Radio Broadcast deals are still being negotiated.

If the ARLC had any business sense for tribal Sports, they would lower the entry fees to those of us that want to attend live games.
We supply the atmosphere for the TV audience and the Players IMO.

Hope the $600k got Brett's contract signed off by Schubert as well as Kitey's and Wolfy's

 

[Rambo1987]

Confirmed Broncos sign Scott Prince after Titans grant him a release.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/broncos-and-knights-emerge-as-contenders-for-scott-prince-after-titans-grant-him-a-release/story-e6frexnr-1226507376079

 

[jbb/james]

The main reason for this was the agreed increase in the cap was benchmarked before the Tv rights was done. So it was a hyperthetical amount so the clubs had a total to work with for player recruitment. As the deal was struck late in the season the NRL believed it may disadvantage some team to make the cap higher as the recruitment plan may have differed

At this stage the talk is about incremental increase of the cap over the length of the TV deal however i feel this is a massive mistake

The game needs more depth more than in needs 10% of the stars having massive increases and as i see it raising the cap in increments will really just allow player managers to set a system to that a few achieve a lot more each year as chief playmakers come off contract

All clubs should be told here is another million, get 4 more players each back from england by 2014 to strengthen the comp and provide depth. It doesnt matter where they come from as long as its not from the NRL or affiliations. We just want more talent in the game

The NRL has a real chance to improve the product here, not just make a few players from each team happy

 

[eagles2win]

Sam Williams in talks with the Titans.
Gold Coast might get a better deal than what the Broncos have got.

 

[wombatgc]

Peyroux to Warriors, and sounds like Iro will be assistant at the Chooks next year

Bugger. I liked watching that kid run around for the Titans (when given the opportunity:huh. Hit's like a truck.
Titans have to be genuine favourites for the spoon next year. I hope not, that'll just about f@ck the joint up here.:-/

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Peyroux to Warriors, and sounds like Iro will be assistant at the Chooks next year

Bugger. I liked watching that kid run around for the Titans (when given the opportunity:huh. Hit's like a truck.
Titans have to be genuine favourites for the spoon next year. I hope not, that'll just about f@ck the joint up here.:-/

Wombie...based on the turnout for round 26 this yearI think they are almost at that point already

 

[eagle66]

The main reason for this was the agreed increase in the cap was benchmarked before the Tv rights was done. So it was a hyperthetical amount so the clubs had a total to work with for player recruitment. As the deal was struck late in the season the NRL believed it may disadvantage some team to make the cap higher as the recruitment plan may have differed

At this stage the talk is about incremental increase of the cap over the length of the TV deal however i feel this is a massive mistake

The game needs more depth more than in needs 10% of the stars having massive increases and as i see it raising the cap in increments will really just allow player managers to set a system to that a few achieve a lot more each year as chief playmakers come off contract

All clubs should be told here is another million, get 4 more players each back from england by 2014 to strengthen the comp and provide depth. It doesnt matter where they come from as long as its not from the NRL or affiliations. We just want more talent in the game

The NRL has a real chance to improve the product here, not just make a few players from each team happy

I thought I heard that the NRL squads were to be increased from 25 to 30 players. But further to what you are saying, the NRL should be increasing to 30 player squad and increasing the base pay from the $55k to something like $70k.