NRL NRL 2025 General Recruitment Thread

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The forum primarily discusses NRL player transfers and team roster developments for upcoming seasons. Key speculation surrounds Leo Thompson's move from the Knights to the Bulldogs under a four-year deal starting in 2026 #37, sparking debate about missed opportunities for the Raiders #40. Significant attention centers on the Eels' recruitment strategy, with user #11 highlighting their signings of Lomax, "Cheese" Brandon Smith, and Josh Addo-Carr, while member #17 shares a predicted lineup that excludes JAC due to suspension. Staggs' potential transfer to the Warriors draws discussion after a sighting in New Zealand #26, supported by rumors of contracted Broncos players #42. Legacy player signings arise, with member #4 noting Cruz Death joining Panthers development teams. Debate occurs regarding controversial "best signings" lists omitting players like James Fisher-Harris #28, while concerns over concussion risks surface regarding tackling techniques. Recruitment strategies involve emerging prospects like Harrison Hassett possibly joining the Tigers #18 and Tom Hazelton's speculated move #59.

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Player Transfers, Team Recruitment, Succession Planning

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The NRL need to come out and say under no circumstances will any NRL player be getting a contract release to join the shit Saudi Rugby comp. If say Cleary gets a $5mill offer, would be a massive fuck up.

All good if you have no contract, sign what you want.
 

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Yeah that's about right. Hetherington was on something stupid like $400k, Elliott would be on $500k+. But the Knights have thrown $1.4m of that away on the stupid Brown contract. So have put themselves in a worse position IMO, because they have to have a bunch of cheap guys in the squad to balance the cap. Their depth will be shocking, and it's already poor.

Sandon Smith is a good signing though, but do they really think Brown is a 7? And where is Sharpe going to play? Was their best player this season.
 
Yeah that's about right. Hetherington was on something stupid like $400k, Elliott would be on $500k+. But the Knights have thrown $1.4m of that away on the stupid Brown contract. So have put themselves in a worse position IMO, because they have to have a bunch of cheap guys in the squad to balance the cap. Their depth will be shocking, and it's already poor.

Sandon Smith is a good signing though, but do they really think Brown is a 7? And where is Sharpe going to play? Was their best player this season.

Makes you wonder if something's coming with Ponga? Can't imagine they're going to be able to play them all at the same time
 
Xavier Coates set to sign a 1 year extension with Melbourne. Word is he will be the first signing for the new PNG team.

Charlie Staines signings with Catalans.

Tinos brother also joining the super league.

David Fifita will end up at Souths. This is why they’re so desperate to move Dodd on.

Mason Teague linked with Penrith.

Gehamat Shabasaki is on 80k this season and has multiple clubs chasing him offering over 450k a year. He will leave the broncos as they can’t afford to keep him
 
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