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Up to $40m of talent will be up for grabs next week. Here’s where they could land
With the 2020 grand final behind us and a new premier crowned, attention will turn towards next season and beyond.
On November 1, a host of big-name stars will be allowed to open talks with rivals as clubs scramble to lock up talent whose contracts run out in 2021.
The Australian’s Brent Read crunched the numbers and revealed on Triple M that up to $40 million worth of talent will be available.
“I did the maths and around $35-40 million of players will be up for grabs,” he said.
So, who are some of the biggest names set to be up for grabs in the 2022 season and what is the early indication on where they will end up?
JOSH DUGAN
The Sharks have plenty of big-money decisions to make including on versatile outside back Dugan. The 30-year old is reported to be on $850,000 a year and offers plenty of experience along with the ability to play wing, centre and fullback. There has been no confirmation from Cronulla on whether they will keep Dugan on past 2021 but he is confident of securing a new deal. “I feel good – I’ve got one more year left on my contract and I’ve spoken to the club about maybe extending,” Dugan said last month. “We are going through that process now, so we just have to wait and see.”
MATT MOYLAN
The 29-year old enters the final year of his contract next season and The Daily Telegraph reported last month that the Sharks are looking to offload him. The fullback turned five-eighth is on $850,000 at Cronulla next season but has struggled to stay on the field due to lingering issues with his hamstring. William Kennedy has established himself as a more-than-capable replacement at the back and would be a cut-price option to free up money for the Sharks to wrap up Shaun Johnson, depending on how quickly he can return to form from an Achilles injury. The tough scenario facing Moylan if he is not re-signed by Cronulla is who would take a punt on him given his asking price and unfortunate history of injuries.
ASHLEY TAYLOR
The Gold Coast’s million-dollar man has started to live up to his lofty price tag this year playing alongside the consistent and composed Jamal Fogarty. The pair shape as a strong long-term partnership moving forward as key signings look to help lift the Titans back to finals contention. However, Taylor comes off-contract at the end of 2021. The Gold Coast are still in the market for a big-name hooker to round out their impressive team and if they want to spend big it may involve Taylor taking a pay cut. The skilful halfback seems to be on board with doing that though if it is what he must do to stay put. He told NRL.comthat he would “100 per cent” be happy to re-sign for less money. “I’d love to be part of the future going forward,” he added. It appears that he will be a Titan past 2021 if he sticks to his word given his improvement this year.
JAMES TEDESCO
There is no way the Roosters will let Tedesco go and they are expected to sort out contract negotiations shortly with the gun fullback currently wrapped up until the end of the 2021 season. Talks were initially put on hold until after the season finished and there have not been any developments since it was reported earlier in the morning by The Australian’s Brent Read that the length of the deal is the main sticking point. “The Roosters have put it on hold until after the season is over,” Read told Triple M’s Rush Hour with MG. “I think the Roosters will come to the party at three years and $3.3 million. They will get it done eventually, but they just have to wait until the end of the season to lock it away.”
SHAUN JOHNSON
Johnson picked up player of the year honours at the Sharks presentation night this season. He was easily their best in a mixed campaign for John Morris’ men with 23 try assists. Johnson’s future at Cronulla will likely depend on contract calls on a host of other big-money stars including Matt Moylan, Andrew Fifita and Josh Dugan, who are both understood to be earning more than $800,000 a year while Aaron Woods is also on around $600,000. The Sharks are determined to lock Johnson up before his contract runs out at the end of 2021 but are waiting until his rehabilitation is underway to start negotiations
JOSH ADDO-CARR
It is pretty much a sure thing now that Addo-Carr’s future will not be at Melbourne as he eyes a move to Sydney. The South Sydney Rabbitohs were in the race for his signature but now the Bulldogs and Tigers look to be in the box seat. “I think he’s going to the Canterbury Bulldogs,” Phil Rothfield told Big Sports Breakfast.“Wayne Bennett’s on record for saying he’s well-off for wingers and outside backs and I don’t think he’s keen on the Wests Tigers.” If a swap deal was made it likely would be with winger Reimis Smith who is understood to be the Bulldog offered up to Craig Bellamy. He would be the perfect candidate to improve under Bellamy’s tutelage.
MITCHELL PEARCE
There has been plenty of reporting around the future of Mitchell Pearce, who is off-contract at the end of 2021. The most recent news, however, suggests that he is very much in coach Adam O’Brien’s long-term plans and set to remain at the Hunter. “I’ve spoken to Adam O’Brien today, the Newcastle coach, and he said he has spoken to Mitchell several times this week and assured him he has a future at Newcastle,” The Australian’s Brent Read said on Triple M last week. “He’s as committed to Mitchell as Mitchell is committed to him.
“Pearce is getting ready to get married now and once he has sorted that stuff out and got that out of the way he will sit down with the club. Adam O’Brien is convinced they will get a deal done with Mitchell Pearce. “He’s got one year to go, they’ll extend it beyond that. He was stunned by the suggestions of Pearce being part of a swap with Mitchell Moses, that he might be going back to the Roosters. “Pearce doesn’t want to leave and Adam doesn’t want him to leave.”
JACK BIRD
Jack Bird is as unlucky as NRL players come when considering his horror run with injuries. He has managed just the 17 games from three seasons at Red Hill and is currently recovering from an ACL tear that brought an end to his 2020 campaign before it even began. The Bulldogs were reportedly interested in his services but with Addo-Carr in their sights and Cotric already wrapped up there won’t be much space in the outside backs even if Brisbane pay part of his salary. That is not even factoring in the money they are expected to put aside for Kyle Flanagan. A mooted return to the Dragons has also been reported with the Daily Telegraphnoting that “the Dragons offered up a figure and Brisbane laughed at them.” Bird on $975,000 and will struggle to find suitors given his hefty price tag and run of injuries. There is no doubt he would be forced to take a pay cut if he stayed at the Broncos but even that looks unlikely to happen. It would be a shame given how much he promised before injuries cruelled his chances to get back to his best.
JAHROME HUGHES
Hughes is off contract at the end of 2021 and his value is only set to rise with his grand-final appearance this week. The creative playmaker has improved dramatically this season to catch the eyes of a number of rival teams according to his manager. “Naturally, Jahrome is just thinking about the grand final this week,” his manager Chris Orr told Wide World of Sports. “After he has had a bit of a break we will think about 2022 and there will be no shortage of interest. He is happy at the Storm but you never know what will happen. Jahrome was great at fullback last season and has been even better at halfback - he is a special talent.” This is all agent talk for now but the Storm will have to deal with increased offers for Hughes once he is able to speak with rivals in November. What they have to their advantage is a clear spot for him in the starting side as part of a team that continues to sit up the top of the ladder. Unless he is offered ridiculous money, Hughes looks set to stay put.
MATT BURTON
The scintillating form of Jarome Luai means Burton, who is ready-made for NRL, may go looking for an opportunity elsewhere. Ivan Cleary has spoken about his desire to use Burton as a ball-playing forward, a plan he is committed to working on in the coming years. Burton is only still young and has plenty of time ahead of him. However, given his composed performances in first grade so far, the Bulldogs have already circled the Panthers youngster as a top target moving forward. They would be able to offer him a permanent starting spot and he could work under Trent Barrett so there would be some familiarity there. Burton is contracted until the end of 2021 and Penrith are understood to not want to let him leave early even if the Bulldogs can confirm his signature for 2022 onwards.
JAROME LUAI
Luai’s rise has been something special to hold this year. He has always had it in him, it was more so a case of needing a regular spot in the halves to press his claims as one of the best five-eighths in the league. Unfortunately for the Panthers, Luai’s irresistible form means plenty of teams will be sniffing around. What is working in their favour is Luai’s close relationship with halves partner Nathan Cleary, who he has played and trained with for eight years. Unless anything dramatic changes, Luai looks set to stay put. “I’ll look for Penrith to sign me, we’ll see how that goes,” he told NRL.com. “This is my home. It’s a childhood dream come true.
I want to be here for life.”
CAMERON MCINNES
McInnes is the heart and soul of the Dragons but still without a contract beyond 2021. Last month former Red V coach Paul McGregor warned the club would regret not moving fast to secure the tough hooker’s future. “The Dragons are lucky to have him, and my only hope is they do everything to keep him,” he told The Sydney Morning Herald. If he comes off contract there will be plenty of clubs after him.” Corey Norman and Ben Hunt are contracted until the end of 2021 and 2022 (with player option) respectively and taking up a fair chunk of the cap. The Dragons will do everything they can to keep a player of McInnes’ calibre given his obvious leadership qualities but how much they can offer him will depend on whether Norman’s contract is extended.
LATRELL MITCHELL
Latrell Mitchell is expected to stay at the Rabbitohs and is a priority signing moving forward. “He’s got next year at Redfern but I think you’ll find Souths have started talks on a two-year extension” The Daily Telegraph’s Dean Ritchie said on Sky Sports’Big Sports Breakfast. The issue though is the potential flow-on impact with James Roberts already reportedly on the outer having been told he is no longer required at the club. “They do have a surplus of outside backs though. Campbell Graham’s there, Corey Allan, Braidon Burns of course is not playing,” Ritchie added. “So it may mean there is a cull which obviously has to happen if you have a salary cap to adhere to. One name being mentioned is James Roberts. Souths no doubt will deny it but if Latrell is extended and there is big coin on offer, it may mean someone is squeezed out and perhaps James Roberts.” For the moment though all signs point to Mitchell signing a big-money extension to remain at Redfern as he continues his development at fullback.
ANGUS CRICHTON
The Roosters are in the midst of a salary cap squeeze - it is the reason they are trying to offload Kyle Flanagan early. It could also claim another victim in the form of second rower Angus Crichton. James Tedesco’s management is reportedly demanding $3.3 million over three years for the star fullback while the Roosters also were not banking on the Morris brothers and Jake Friend playing on. It leaves them with little room to move in the cap and Crichton coming off-contract at the end of next year. “There’s an interesting one with Angus Crichton emerging,” Danny Weidler said on the Big Sports Breakfast. “Angus is on big money next year. He knows the year after he’s going to have to cop a pay cut. Whether he gets an offer to leave early I’m not sure. I thought he had a tremendous back half of the season and is worth big money but he won’t get that from 2022 onwards at the Roosters. He doesn’t want to leave but clubs may start coming and chasing him pretty hard.”
KYLE FLANAGAN
Flanagan is off-contract at the end of next year and reports suggest that the Roosters will announce his imminent departure to link up with the Bulldogs. Blake Green signed with the club a week before rupturing his ACL and the tip is that he is set to instead take up a role with the Newcastle Knights, leaving his vacant spot in the halves for Flanagan. The youngster would find the move to Belmore a relieving one given the Bulldogs wouldn’t have high expectations of immediate success, at least to the same extent as that at the Roosters.
PLAYERS OFF-CONTRACT END OF 2021 BY CLUB
BRISBANE BRONCOS
Jesse Arthars
Jack Bird
Xavier Coates
Tom Dearden
Tom Flegler
Alex Glenn
Anthony Milford
Corey Oates (one year player option)
Keenan Palasia
Kotoni Staggs (one year player option)
Jake Turpin (one year player option)
CANBERRA RAIDERS
Caleb Aekins
Emre Guler
Matt Frawley
Dunamis Lui
Harley Smith-Shields
Sia Soliola
Semi Valemei
Sam Williams
Hudson Young
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Jake Averillo
Dean Britt
Christian Crichton
Blake Green
Will Hopoate
Sione Katoa
Lachlan Lewis
Jeremy Marshall-King
Nick Meaney
Dylan Napa
Ofahiki Ogden
Jayden Okunbor
Chris Smith
Reimis Smith
Renouf To’omaga
CRONULLA SHARKS
Josh Dugan
Mawene Hiroti
Shaun Johnson
Will Kennedy
Nene Macdonald
Billy Magoulias
Matt Moylan
Toby Rudolf
Siosifa Talakai
Chad Townsend (two year player option)
Connor Tracey
Aaron Woods
Bronson Xerri
GOLD COAST TITANS
Erin Clark
Anthony Don
Darius Farmer
Patrick Herbert
Brian Kelly
Greg Leleisiuao
Tyrone Peachey
Jonus Pearson
Kevin Proctor
Mitch Rein
Ash Taylor
Jai Whitbread
MANLY SEA EAGLES
Morgan Boyle
Lachlan Croker
Manase Fainu
Tevita Funa
Reuben Garrick
Jack Gosiewski
Haumole Olakau’atau (1 year club option)
Brad Parker
Toafofoa Sipley
Curtis Sironen
Jorge Taufua
Dylan Walker
MELBOURNE STORM
Josh Addo-Carr
Dale Finucane
Jahrome Hughes
Nicho Hynes
Ryley Jacks
Felise Kaufusi (one year player option)
Max King
Brenko Lee
Isaac Lumelume
Aaron Pene
Darryn Schonig
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Phoenix Crossland
Lachlan Fitzgibbon
Tex Hoy
Hymel Hunt
Edrick Lee
Kurt Mann
Sione Mata’utia
Mitchell Pearce
Starford To’a
Enari Tuala
Connor Watson
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Bunty Afoa
Leeson Ah Mau
Josh Curran
Jackson Frei
Tohu Harris
Karl Lawton
Kodi Nikorima (one year player option)
Hayze Perham
Adam Pompey
Jazz Tevaga
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Jake Clifford
Scott Drinwkater
Jake Granville
Corey Jensen
Connelly Lemuelu
Francis Molo
Justin O’Neill
Tukimihia Simpkins
Murray Taulagi
PARRAMATTA EELS
Daniel Alvaro
Nathan Brown
Haze Dunster
Blake Ferguson
Samuel Hughes
Michael Jennings (one year player option)
Joey Lussick
Ryan Matterson (one year player option)
Mitchell Moses (one year player option)
Tom Opacic
Jordan Rankin
Maika Sivo
PENRITH PANTHERS
Matt Burton
Kurt Capewell
Stephen Crichton
Mitch Kenny
Spencer Leniu
Jarome Luai
Josh Mansour
Brent Naden
Zane Tetevano (one year club option)
Dean Whare (one year mutual option)
Isaah Yeo
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Eddie Blacker
Billy Brittain
Matt Dufty
Tyrell Fuimaono
Cameron McInnes
Trent Merrin
Corey Norman
Jordan Pereira
Korbin Sims
Paul Vaughan (one year player option)
Brayden Wiliame
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Corey Allan
Braidon Burns
Josh Cook
Troy Dargan
Dane Gagai
Dean Hawkins
Keaon Koloamatangi
Patrick Mago
Steven Marsters
Latrell Mitchell
Mark Nicholls
Adam Reynolds
James Roberts
Bayley Sironen
Jaydn Su’a
Tevita Tatola
SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Fletcher Baker
Egan Butcher
Angus Crichton
Kyle Flanagan
Isaac Liu
Billy Smith
James Tedesco
Christian Tuipolotu
Daniel Tupou
Sitili Tupouniua
Sam Verrills
WESTS TIGERS
Josh Aloiai
Shawn Blore
Michael Chee-Kam
Joey Leilua (one year club option)
Jacob Liddle
Thomas Mikaele
Zane Musgrove
David Nofoaluma
Russell Packer
Josh Reynolds
Billy Walters
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With the 2020 grand final behind us and a new premier crowned, attention will turn towards next season and beyond.
On November 1, a host of big-name stars will be allowed to open talks with rivals as clubs scramble to lock up talent whose contracts run out in 2021.
The Australian’s Brent Read crunched the numbers and revealed on Triple M that up to $40 million worth of talent will be available.
“I did the maths and around $35-40 million of players will be up for grabs,” he said.
So, who are some of the biggest names set to be up for grabs in the 2022 season and what is the early indication on where they will end up?
JOSH DUGAN
The Sharks have plenty of big-money decisions to make including on versatile outside back Dugan. The 30-year old is reported to be on $850,000 a year and offers plenty of experience along with the ability to play wing, centre and fullback. There has been no confirmation from Cronulla on whether they will keep Dugan on past 2021 but he is confident of securing a new deal. “I feel good – I’ve got one more year left on my contract and I’ve spoken to the club about maybe extending,” Dugan said last month. “We are going through that process now, so we just have to wait and see.”
MATT MOYLAN
The 29-year old enters the final year of his contract next season and The Daily Telegraph reported last month that the Sharks are looking to offload him. The fullback turned five-eighth is on $850,000 at Cronulla next season but has struggled to stay on the field due to lingering issues with his hamstring. William Kennedy has established himself as a more-than-capable replacement at the back and would be a cut-price option to free up money for the Sharks to wrap up Shaun Johnson, depending on how quickly he can return to form from an Achilles injury. The tough scenario facing Moylan if he is not re-signed by Cronulla is who would take a punt on him given his asking price and unfortunate history of injuries.
ASHLEY TAYLOR
The Gold Coast’s million-dollar man has started to live up to his lofty price tag this year playing alongside the consistent and composed Jamal Fogarty. The pair shape as a strong long-term partnership moving forward as key signings look to help lift the Titans back to finals contention. However, Taylor comes off-contract at the end of 2021. The Gold Coast are still in the market for a big-name hooker to round out their impressive team and if they want to spend big it may involve Taylor taking a pay cut. The skilful halfback seems to be on board with doing that though if it is what he must do to stay put. He told NRL.comthat he would “100 per cent” be happy to re-sign for less money. “I’d love to be part of the future going forward,” he added. It appears that he will be a Titan past 2021 if he sticks to his word given his improvement this year.
JAMES TEDESCO
There is no way the Roosters will let Tedesco go and they are expected to sort out contract negotiations shortly with the gun fullback currently wrapped up until the end of the 2021 season. Talks were initially put on hold until after the season finished and there have not been any developments since it was reported earlier in the morning by The Australian’s Brent Read that the length of the deal is the main sticking point. “The Roosters have put it on hold until after the season is over,” Read told Triple M’s Rush Hour with MG. “I think the Roosters will come to the party at three years and $3.3 million. They will get it done eventually, but they just have to wait until the end of the season to lock it away.”
SHAUN JOHNSON
Johnson picked up player of the year honours at the Sharks presentation night this season. He was easily their best in a mixed campaign for John Morris’ men with 23 try assists. Johnson’s future at Cronulla will likely depend on contract calls on a host of other big-money stars including Matt Moylan, Andrew Fifita and Josh Dugan, who are both understood to be earning more than $800,000 a year while Aaron Woods is also on around $600,000. The Sharks are determined to lock Johnson up before his contract runs out at the end of 2021 but are waiting until his rehabilitation is underway to start negotiations
JOSH ADDO-CARR
It is pretty much a sure thing now that Addo-Carr’s future will not be at Melbourne as he eyes a move to Sydney. The South Sydney Rabbitohs were in the race for his signature but now the Bulldogs and Tigers look to be in the box seat. “I think he’s going to the Canterbury Bulldogs,” Phil Rothfield told Big Sports Breakfast.“Wayne Bennett’s on record for saying he’s well-off for wingers and outside backs and I don’t think he’s keen on the Wests Tigers.” If a swap deal was made it likely would be with winger Reimis Smith who is understood to be the Bulldog offered up to Craig Bellamy. He would be the perfect candidate to improve under Bellamy’s tutelage.
MITCHELL PEARCE
There has been plenty of reporting around the future of Mitchell Pearce, who is off-contract at the end of 2021. The most recent news, however, suggests that he is very much in coach Adam O’Brien’s long-term plans and set to remain at the Hunter. “I’ve spoken to Adam O’Brien today, the Newcastle coach, and he said he has spoken to Mitchell several times this week and assured him he has a future at Newcastle,” The Australian’s Brent Read said on Triple M last week. “He’s as committed to Mitchell as Mitchell is committed to him.
“Pearce is getting ready to get married now and once he has sorted that stuff out and got that out of the way he will sit down with the club. Adam O’Brien is convinced they will get a deal done with Mitchell Pearce. “He’s got one year to go, they’ll extend it beyond that. He was stunned by the suggestions of Pearce being part of a swap with Mitchell Moses, that he might be going back to the Roosters. “Pearce doesn’t want to leave and Adam doesn’t want him to leave.”
JACK BIRD
Jack Bird is as unlucky as NRL players come when considering his horror run with injuries. He has managed just the 17 games from three seasons at Red Hill and is currently recovering from an ACL tear that brought an end to his 2020 campaign before it even began. The Bulldogs were reportedly interested in his services but with Addo-Carr in their sights and Cotric already wrapped up there won’t be much space in the outside backs even if Brisbane pay part of his salary. That is not even factoring in the money they are expected to put aside for Kyle Flanagan. A mooted return to the Dragons has also been reported with the Daily Telegraphnoting that “the Dragons offered up a figure and Brisbane laughed at them.” Bird on $975,000 and will struggle to find suitors given his hefty price tag and run of injuries. There is no doubt he would be forced to take a pay cut if he stayed at the Broncos but even that looks unlikely to happen. It would be a shame given how much he promised before injuries cruelled his chances to get back to his best.
JAHROME HUGHES
Hughes is off contract at the end of 2021 and his value is only set to rise with his grand-final appearance this week. The creative playmaker has improved dramatically this season to catch the eyes of a number of rival teams according to his manager. “Naturally, Jahrome is just thinking about the grand final this week,” his manager Chris Orr told Wide World of Sports. “After he has had a bit of a break we will think about 2022 and there will be no shortage of interest. He is happy at the Storm but you never know what will happen. Jahrome was great at fullback last season and has been even better at halfback - he is a special talent.” This is all agent talk for now but the Storm will have to deal with increased offers for Hughes once he is able to speak with rivals in November. What they have to their advantage is a clear spot for him in the starting side as part of a team that continues to sit up the top of the ladder. Unless he is offered ridiculous money, Hughes looks set to stay put.
MATT BURTON
The scintillating form of Jarome Luai means Burton, who is ready-made for NRL, may go looking for an opportunity elsewhere. Ivan Cleary has spoken about his desire to use Burton as a ball-playing forward, a plan he is committed to working on in the coming years. Burton is only still young and has plenty of time ahead of him. However, given his composed performances in first grade so far, the Bulldogs have already circled the Panthers youngster as a top target moving forward. They would be able to offer him a permanent starting spot and he could work under Trent Barrett so there would be some familiarity there. Burton is contracted until the end of 2021 and Penrith are understood to not want to let him leave early even if the Bulldogs can confirm his signature for 2022 onwards.
JAROME LUAI
Luai’s rise has been something special to hold this year. He has always had it in him, it was more so a case of needing a regular spot in the halves to press his claims as one of the best five-eighths in the league. Unfortunately for the Panthers, Luai’s irresistible form means plenty of teams will be sniffing around. What is working in their favour is Luai’s close relationship with halves partner Nathan Cleary, who he has played and trained with for eight years. Unless anything dramatic changes, Luai looks set to stay put. “I’ll look for Penrith to sign me, we’ll see how that goes,” he told NRL.com. “This is my home. It’s a childhood dream come true.
I want to be here for life.”
CAMERON MCINNES
McInnes is the heart and soul of the Dragons but still without a contract beyond 2021. Last month former Red V coach Paul McGregor warned the club would regret not moving fast to secure the tough hooker’s future. “The Dragons are lucky to have him, and my only hope is they do everything to keep him,” he told The Sydney Morning Herald. If he comes off contract there will be plenty of clubs after him.” Corey Norman and Ben Hunt are contracted until the end of 2021 and 2022 (with player option) respectively and taking up a fair chunk of the cap. The Dragons will do everything they can to keep a player of McInnes’ calibre given his obvious leadership qualities but how much they can offer him will depend on whether Norman’s contract is extended.
LATRELL MITCHELL
Latrell Mitchell is expected to stay at the Rabbitohs and is a priority signing moving forward. “He’s got next year at Redfern but I think you’ll find Souths have started talks on a two-year extension” The Daily Telegraph’s Dean Ritchie said on Sky Sports’Big Sports Breakfast. The issue though is the potential flow-on impact with James Roberts already reportedly on the outer having been told he is no longer required at the club. “They do have a surplus of outside backs though. Campbell Graham’s there, Corey Allan, Braidon Burns of course is not playing,” Ritchie added. “So it may mean there is a cull which obviously has to happen if you have a salary cap to adhere to. One name being mentioned is James Roberts. Souths no doubt will deny it but if Latrell is extended and there is big coin on offer, it may mean someone is squeezed out and perhaps James Roberts.” For the moment though all signs point to Mitchell signing a big-money extension to remain at Redfern as he continues his development at fullback.
ANGUS CRICHTON
The Roosters are in the midst of a salary cap squeeze - it is the reason they are trying to offload Kyle Flanagan early. It could also claim another victim in the form of second rower Angus Crichton. James Tedesco’s management is reportedly demanding $3.3 million over three years for the star fullback while the Roosters also were not banking on the Morris brothers and Jake Friend playing on. It leaves them with little room to move in the cap and Crichton coming off-contract at the end of next year. “There’s an interesting one with Angus Crichton emerging,” Danny Weidler said on the Big Sports Breakfast. “Angus is on big money next year. He knows the year after he’s going to have to cop a pay cut. Whether he gets an offer to leave early I’m not sure. I thought he had a tremendous back half of the season and is worth big money but he won’t get that from 2022 onwards at the Roosters. He doesn’t want to leave but clubs may start coming and chasing him pretty hard.”
KYLE FLANAGAN
Flanagan is off-contract at the end of next year and reports suggest that the Roosters will announce his imminent departure to link up with the Bulldogs. Blake Green signed with the club a week before rupturing his ACL and the tip is that he is set to instead take up a role with the Newcastle Knights, leaving his vacant spot in the halves for Flanagan. The youngster would find the move to Belmore a relieving one given the Bulldogs wouldn’t have high expectations of immediate success, at least to the same extent as that at the Roosters.
PLAYERS OFF-CONTRACT END OF 2021 BY CLUB
BRISBANE BRONCOS
Jesse Arthars
Jack Bird
Xavier Coates
Tom Dearden
Tom Flegler
Alex Glenn
Anthony Milford
Corey Oates (one year player option)
Keenan Palasia
Kotoni Staggs (one year player option)
Jake Turpin (one year player option)
CANBERRA RAIDERS
Caleb Aekins
Emre Guler
Matt Frawley
Dunamis Lui
Harley Smith-Shields
Sia Soliola
Semi Valemei
Sam Williams
Hudson Young
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Jake Averillo
Dean Britt
Christian Crichton
Blake Green
Will Hopoate
Sione Katoa
Lachlan Lewis
Jeremy Marshall-King
Nick Meaney
Dylan Napa
Ofahiki Ogden
Jayden Okunbor
Chris Smith
Reimis Smith
Renouf To’omaga
CRONULLA SHARKS
Josh Dugan
Mawene Hiroti
Shaun Johnson
Will Kennedy
Nene Macdonald
Billy Magoulias
Matt Moylan
Toby Rudolf
Siosifa Talakai
Chad Townsend (two year player option)
Connor Tracey
Aaron Woods
Bronson Xerri
GOLD COAST TITANS
Erin Clark
Anthony Don
Darius Farmer
Patrick Herbert
Brian Kelly
Greg Leleisiuao
Tyrone Peachey
Jonus Pearson
Kevin Proctor
Mitch Rein
Ash Taylor
Jai Whitbread
MANLY SEA EAGLES
Morgan Boyle
Lachlan Croker
Manase Fainu
Tevita Funa
Reuben Garrick
Jack Gosiewski
Haumole Olakau’atau (1 year club option)
Brad Parker
Toafofoa Sipley
Curtis Sironen
Jorge Taufua
Dylan Walker
MELBOURNE STORM
Josh Addo-Carr
Dale Finucane
Jahrome Hughes
Nicho Hynes
Ryley Jacks
Felise Kaufusi (one year player option)
Max King
Brenko Lee
Isaac Lumelume
Aaron Pene
Darryn Schonig
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Phoenix Crossland
Lachlan Fitzgibbon
Tex Hoy
Hymel Hunt
Edrick Lee
Kurt Mann
Sione Mata’utia
Mitchell Pearce
Starford To’a
Enari Tuala
Connor Watson
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Bunty Afoa
Leeson Ah Mau
Josh Curran
Jackson Frei
Tohu Harris
Karl Lawton
Kodi Nikorima (one year player option)
Hayze Perham
Adam Pompey
Jazz Tevaga
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Jake Clifford
Scott Drinwkater
Jake Granville
Corey Jensen
Connelly Lemuelu
Francis Molo
Justin O’Neill
Tukimihia Simpkins
Murray Taulagi
PARRAMATTA EELS
Daniel Alvaro
Nathan Brown
Haze Dunster
Blake Ferguson
Samuel Hughes
Michael Jennings (one year player option)
Joey Lussick
Ryan Matterson (one year player option)
Mitchell Moses (one year player option)
Tom Opacic
Jordan Rankin
Maika Sivo
PENRITH PANTHERS
Matt Burton
Kurt Capewell
Stephen Crichton
Mitch Kenny
Spencer Leniu
Jarome Luai
Josh Mansour
Brent Naden
Zane Tetevano (one year club option)
Dean Whare (one year mutual option)
Isaah Yeo
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Eddie Blacker
Billy Brittain
Matt Dufty
Tyrell Fuimaono
Cameron McInnes
Trent Merrin
Corey Norman
Jordan Pereira
Korbin Sims
Paul Vaughan (one year player option)
Brayden Wiliame
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Corey Allan
Braidon Burns
Josh Cook
Troy Dargan
Dane Gagai
Dean Hawkins
Keaon Koloamatangi
Patrick Mago
Steven Marsters
Latrell Mitchell
Mark Nicholls
Adam Reynolds
James Roberts
Bayley Sironen
Jaydn Su’a
Tevita Tatola
SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Fletcher Baker
Egan Butcher
Angus Crichton
Kyle Flanagan
Isaac Liu
Billy Smith
James Tedesco
Christian Tuipolotu
Daniel Tupou
Sitili Tupouniua
Sam Verrills
WESTS TIGERS
Josh Aloiai
Shawn Blore
Michael Chee-Kam
Joey Leilua (one year club option)
Jacob Liddle
Thomas Mikaele
Zane Musgrove
David Nofoaluma
Russell Packer
Josh Reynolds
Billy Walters
Up to $40m of talent will be up for grabs next week. Here’s where they could land
Up to $40m of NRL talent will be up for grabs next week. Here’s where they could land
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