sidelined

Coach: Ivan Cleary

Gains: James Maloney (Storm), Brett Seymour (Sharks), Jeremy Latimore
(Parramatta)

Losses: Michael Witt (New Zealand rugby union), Stacey Jones (retired -again),
Denan Kemp (Broncos), Evarn Tuimavave (Knights), Leeson Ah Mau
(Cowboys), Daniel O’Regan (Storm)

In 2009, the Warriors finished 14th.

2010 Squad:Aaron Heremaia, Alehana Mara, Ben Matulino, Brent Tate, Brett Seymour, Elijah Taylor,Ian Henderson, Isaac John, Jacob Lillyman, James Maloney, Jeremy Latimore, Jerome Ropati, Jesse Royal, Joel Moon, Kevin Locke, Lance Hohaia, Lewis Brown, Manu Vatuvei, Mataupu Poching, Micheal Luck, Patrick Ah Van, Russell Packer, Sam Rapira, Shaun Johnson, Simon Mannering, Sione Lousi, Steven Price, Ukuma Ta’ai, Wade McKinnon

The New Zealand Warriors draw for 2010.

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Jonathan Thurston is finding that talk about going to play rugby once his contract is up is likely to end up as just talk.

THE Australian Rugby Union has pulled out of the chase for Johnathan Thurston – telling the rugby league superstar: “You’re just not worth $2 million.”

Off-contract Thurston had expressed his interest in switching codes and was seeking a three-year deal worth $700,000 a season, but the ARU yesterday claimed the Queensland Origin and Cowboys halfback had “priced himself out of the market”.

The ARU has sent the five Super provinces – including new team Melbourne – a directive to steer away from any negotiations with Thurston. And in a further setback for the representative star, NRL clubs Canterbury and Parramatta say they cannot afford his asking price under the salary cap.

The ARU has refused to top up Thurston’s contract by the necessary $550,000 a season and appears to have finally ended its obsession with rugby league superstars.

Rugby sources last night claimed the 15-man code was fed up with league players wanting to switch codes purely for money.

Well ARU, you started this during the last decade by offering big bucks to league stars to undermine the NRL. How did that work out for ya?
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Firstly, to the Sydney Morning Herald, having a front page teaser of “League’s desperate recruitment drive” really distorts what is a good article on how the NRL clubs are building membership numbers.

For example:
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Coach: Craig Bellamy

Gains: Chase Stanley (Dragons), Atelea Vea (Sharks), John Kite (Bulldogs),Todd Lowrie (Eels), Luke MacDougall (Knights), Bronx Goodwin (Sharks), Daniel O’Regan (New Zealand Warriors)

Losses: Joseph Tomane (Titans), Steve Turner (Bulldogs), Will Chambers (Queensland rugby union), Arana Taumata (given the boot), James Maloney (Warriors), Matt Cross (Sea Eagles), Dallas Johnson (Catalans), Scott Anderson (Broncos)

In 2009, Melbourne won the bloody thing.

2010 Squad: Adam Blair, Jesse Bromwich, Hep Cahill, Dane Chisholm, Cooper Cronk, Matt Duffie, Louis Fanene, Brett Finch, Ryan Hinchcliffe, Ryan Hoffman, Greg Inglis, Willie Isa, Sam Joe, Sinbad Kali, Luke Kelly, Sione Kite, Jeff Lima, Todd Lowrie, Luke MacDougall, Sika Manu, Dane Nielsen, Justin O’Neill, Kevin Proctor, Anthony Quinn, Billy Rogers, Billy Slater, Cam Smith, Chase Stanley, Ryan Tandy, Aiden Tolman, Atelia Vea, Brett White, Gareth Widdop, James Woolford

The Melbourne Storm draw for 2010.

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Coach: Des Hasler

Gains: Dean Whare (Dragons), Joe Galuvao (Eels), Matt Cross (Storm),
Terrence Seu Seu (Sharks)

Losses: Adam Cuthbertson (Sharks), Heath L’Strange (Bradford), Glenn Hall (Bradford), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Roosters), Matt Orford (Bradford)

In 2009 Manly finished fifth during the regular season and exited during the first week of the finals.

2010 Squad: Chris Bailey, Matt Ballin, Daly Cherry-Evans, Ben Farrar, Kieran Foran, Trent Hodkinson, Will Hopoate, Jason King, Brent Kite, Darcy Lussick, Jamie Lyon, Steve Matai, Vic Mauro, Junior Palau, Josh Perry, Michael Robertson, Shane Rodney, George Rose, Brett Stewart, Glenn Stewart, Andrew Suniula, Anthony Watmough, David Williams,Tony Williams

The Manly Sea Eagles draw for 2010.

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Almost a full round of trials this weekend. Some very interesting games with pre-season bragging rights up for grabs. And the Storm start their mini-campaign in England to win the World Club Challenge. The full list of the games this weekend is:

Saturday

Raiders v Broncos, Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane, 7:30pm

Cowboys v Warriors, Barlow Park, Cairns, 7:30pm

Bunnies v Titans, BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour. 7:00pm

Knights v Storm, St. John’s Oval, Charlestown, 7:00pm

Dragons v Bulldogs, Win Stadium, Wollongong, 7:30pm

Panthers v Eels, CUA Stadium, Penrith, 7:30pm

Sunday

Roosters v Tigers, SFS, Sydney, 6:00pm

Monday
Harlequins v Storm, The Stoop, Twickenham UK, 1:00am

Coach: John Cartwright

Gains: Joseph Tomane (Storm), Greg Bird (Catalan), Clinton Toopi (Leeds
Rhinos), Riley Brown (Sydney Roosters), Marshall Chalk (Celtic Crusaders)

Losses: Daniel Conn (Roosters), Brett Delaney (Leeds), Siosaia Vave (NYC,
Sharks), Siosaia Vave (Cronulla Sharks), Brenton Bowen (Northern Pride QLD
Cup), Ben Jeffery (Released), Chris Walker (Catalan)

In 2009 the Titans finished 3rd after the regular season and lost to Parramatta in the second week of the finals.

2010 Squad: Jordan Atkins, Luke Bailey, Selasi Berdie, Preston Campbell, Aaron Cannings, Nathan Friend, Josh Graham, Ashley Harrison, Michael Henderson, Anthony Laffranchi, Will Matthews, David Mead, Brad Meyers, Mark Minichiello, Luke O’Dwyer, Scott Prince, Mat Rogers, Sam Tagataese, Esikeli Tonga, Shannon Walker, Matthew White, William Zillman

The Gold Coast Titans draw for 2010.

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Coach: Brian Smith

Gains: Jason Ryles (Catalans), Todd Carney (Atherton Roosters), Phil Graham (Raiders), Daniel Conn (Titans), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Sea Eagles), JP Du Plessis (Seth Africa Rah Rah)

Losses: Craig Fitzgibbon (Hull FC), Mark O’Meley (Hull FC), Iosia Soliola (St Helens), Shane Shackleton Eels), Setaimata Sa (Catalans Dragons), Willie Mason (Cowboys), Rohan Ahern (Broncos)

2010 Squad: Braith Anasta, Tinirau Arona, James Aubusson, Mitchell Aubusson, Jason Baitieri, Cheyse Blair, Todd Carney, Anthony Cherrington, Daniel Conn, Boyd Cordner, JP Du Plessis, Liam Foran, Jonathan Ford, Phil Graham, Aiden Guerra, Ben Jones, Martin Kennedy, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Nick Kouparitsas, Joseph ‘BJ’ Leilua, Kane Linnett, Mose Masoe, Anthony Minichiello, Nate Myles, Steve Naughton, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Lopini Paea, Mitchell Pearce, Sam Perrett, Jason Ryles, Tom Symonds, Brad Takairangi, Luke Towers, Sonny Tuigamala, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Ryan Williamson.

In 2009 the Roosters finished 16th.

The Roosters Draw for 2010.

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Coach: Ricky Stuart

Gains: Broderick Wright (Eels), Adam Cuthbertson (Sea Eagles), John Morris (Wests Tigers), Albert Kelly (Eels), Paul Aiton (Panthers), Dean Collis (Wests Tigers), Stuart Flanagan (Raiders), Taulima Tautai (Eels), Nathan Gardner (Eels), Siosaia Vave (Titans)

Losses: David Simmons (Panthers), Mitch Brown (Wests Tigers), Atelea Vea (Storm) Corey Hughes (Retired), Brett Seymour (Warriors), Blake Green (Bulldogs), Ben Ross (Rabbitohs), Brett Kearney (Bradford), Terence Seuseu (Sea Eagles), Misi Taulapapa (Gateshead), Bryan Norrie (Gateshead), Bronx Goodwin (Storm)

In 2009 the Sharks finished 15th.

2010 Squad: Paul Aiton, Elih Baillie, Trent Barrett, Jason Bukuya, Dean Collis, Josh Cordoba, Luke Covell, Adam Cuthbertson, Luke Douglas, Blake Ferguson, Stuart Flanagan, Paul Gallen, Nathan Gardner, Isaac Gordon, Lancen Joudo, Albert Kelly, Johnny Mannah, Grant Millington, Stewart Mills, John Morris, Kyle O’Donnell, Ben Orcher, Ben Pomeroy, Scott Porter, Kade Snowden, Nathan Stapleton, Taulima Tautai, Anthony Tupou, Siosaia Vave Reece Williams, Broderick Wright

The Cronulla Sharks draw for 2010

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When: Saturday February 13th 6:30pm (Gold Coast time) 7:30pm (Sydney time)

Where: Skilled Park

Is it on TV?: Channel 9 from 7:30pm

Who is playing:

Indigenous All Stars: Preston Campbell, Yileen Gordon, Blake Ferguson, Jamal Idris, Beau Champion, Greg Bird, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Ben Jones, Nathan Merritt, Cory Paterson, Scott Prince, George Rose, Wendell Sailor, Jamie Soward, Sam Thaiday, Joel Thompson, Johnathan Thurston, Travis Waddell, Carl Webb, Jharal Yow Yeh.

NRL All Stars: Jarryd Hayne, Israel Folau, Michael Jennings, Matt Cooper, Manu Vatuvei, Darren Lockyer, Benji Marshall, Cameron Smith, Sam Burgess, Anthony Watmough,Robbie Farah, Luke O’Donnell , Kurt Gidley, Anthony Tupou, Nate Myles, David Shillington, Luke Bailey, Josh Morris, Brett Finch

So, who will win?:
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