2021 Rumoured and confirmed signings (NON-DISCUSSION THREAD).

[globaleagle]

Two former NRL stars are reportedly looking to return to Australia next season, with both offered to the Cronulla Sharks.
Gareth Widdop and Will Chambers both left at the end of the 2019 season to play overseas, last suiting up for the Dragons and Storm respectively.

But now they want back into the NRL and have been “actively shopped” around according to The Australian’s Brent Read and Cronulla are at the centre of it.

 

[globaleagle]

In other news, Josh McGuire could have played his last game for the Cowboys with the experienced forward expected to make a move to the Dragons by early next week.

McGuire (illness) has been ruled out of Sunday’s game with the Tigers and Read reports a departure from Townsville is imminent.

 

[globaleagle]

Craig Fitzgibbon has all-but agreed to coach the Cronulla Sharks in 2022, waiting on a commitment from the club in regards to his coaching staff for next season.

 

[globaleagle]

Josh McGuire has played his last game for the Cowboys with the veteran forward agreeing to join high-flying St George Illawarra immediately.

McGuire missed North Queensland’s first win of the season against the Tigers on Sunday with an infected elbow, however the issue is not expected to sideline him long-term. He spent 36 hours in hospital last week.

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[robbiea]

SIRONEN TO BE SPARED MANLY CLEANOUT​

There will be a massive cleanout at Manly at season's end - but Curtis Sironen won't be a part of it.

Currently sidelined with a knee injury, Sironen was one of the few Manly big names playing to his potential before being sidelined.

The 27-year-old back-rower is coming off contract at the end of the year but has already held preliminary talks with the club and his manager.

Expect an announcement on a contract extension in coming days.

 

[maxta]

John Morris to be stood down and Josh Hannay to tale over as interim coach till Craig Fitzgibbon comes into the role as 2022
Also just noticed Chip and Chase already had this on another thread, so delete if a double up

 

[Woodsie]

Courier Mail reporting Karmicheal Hunt has signed with the Broncos

 

[rosco]

Reports that the Rorters are looking at bringing in All Blacks half back Henry Perenara to replace Friend from the end of May. Sombrero working well.

 

[frank stokes]

Kurt Capewell reportedly taking 1.35M for 3 years with broncs

 

[Chip and Chase]

Will Chambers has signed with Sharks for the remainder of the season - not sure about next year

 

[pjayz]

Reports Chad Townsend might be a Cowboy next year.

 

[eaglebuzz]

Hastings to the Tigers apparently

 

[globaleagle]

links...

Cronulla star on the brink of shock deal with rival club

Halfback set to walk amid club upheaval

wwos.nine.com.au

Chambers joins Cronulla for remainder of 2021

Premiership winning Melbourne Storm centre Will Chambers has joined the Cronulla Sharks for the remainder of the 2021 season.

www.news.com.au

 

[Nordburg]

Danny Levi signs with the Broncos

 

[MightyEagles]

Townsend signs 3 year deal with Cowboys and Angus Creighton signs 1 year extension with Chooks

 

[globaleagle]

Townsend signs 3 year deal with Cowboys and Angus Creighton signs 1 year extension with Chooks

And here be a link...
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Emotional Townsend bound for Cowboys in 2022 but not a moment sooner

The North Queensland Cowboys have signed halfback Chad Townsend to a three-year deal beginning in the 2022 season.

www.nrl.com

 

[eagle66]

Trent merrin retires immediately.
I wonder who the saints are trying to squeeze in?

 

[Supreme Leader]

Manly have withdrawn from negotiations with Nathan Brown, was after a min of $2.6 mil for 4 seasons. Peter P has been on air stating we ain't interested anymore and looking elsewhere. Was on internet news as well

 

[globaleagle]

North Queensland has reportedly stolen young halfback Tom Dearden from Brisbane.
Senior News Corp journalist Phil Rothfield tweeted the news on Sunday night.

The Courier Mail reports the deal is three years and worth $1.1 million.

Dearden, 20, was spotted touring the Townsville facilities during pre-season and now it looks like he will head north to play for the Cowboys from next year.


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[maxta]

Brent Naden tipped to join Bullpups and a couple more Panthers could follow