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NRL NRL 2025 General Recruitment Thread
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You were on the money with Zyon Maiu’u too
Funny guy
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Jokes. Hopefully you get the last laugh and he gets it together
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Crazy. I'd love him on one of our wings. Halasima for the infield chip, Lomax for one on the tramlines. We'd be an aerial nightmare for teams.
Wild! They just signed the bloke
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Might even be able to teach him to play centre
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Jeeze with Marata and Rog coming off contract on 2027 and being on over 1.4 mill, I'd be more than happy offering this guy 800k as a replacement.
Would never happen but id love it to. Lomax is one of the nrl's best strike backs and could revolutionize our attack
Why is leaving eels?
It’s was only five minutes ago he left the dragons?
Is he another Jackson Hastings?
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I'm sure they would be very keen on Lomax, I doubt he would want to leave Sydney though.
If a player has no intention of ever moving his family to New Zealand then what do you suggest they try, a kidnapping and human trafficking ring?
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Brisbane's $4 million salary-cap crunch is biting hard with four leading Broncos playing for their futures in Friday night's blockbuster against the Bulldogs in Sydney.
This dickhead can reveal Kobe Hetherington, Jack Gosiewski, Corey Jensen and Cory Paix go into the round 18 clash against big guns Canterbury with just nine regular-season games left to save their careers at Red Hill.
The key quartet remain off-contract at season's end and money is running out following the retention of Blake Mozer, Kotoni Staggs and skipper Adam Reynolds that played a role in forcing Dolphins-bound Selwyn Cobbo out of Red Hill.
But Hetherington remains hopeful he will not be among the salary-cap casualties after his management held promising talks with Broncos chiefs in the lead-up to the Bulldogs showdown at Accor Stadium.
Hetherington heads to Homebush a man on a mission, with the Broncos hitman to start in the No.13 jumper filling the void left by Pat Carrigan, who will miss the Bulldogs clash due to Origin commitments.
The forward's management is seeking a three-year deal worth around $1.5 million and is hopeful the hard-hitting Bronco, whose famous father Jason Hetherington played for the Bulldogs, will not join Cobbo at the Red Hill exits.
"I've been in talks with the Broncos and they have indicated we will have a formal offer by the end of this week," said Hetherington's agent Chris Haddad.
"They have got Adam Reynolds' retention out of the road, so we will move forward now with Kobe.
"I've asked them for a three-year deal ... we'll see what happens.
"We've got no other interest at the moment, I haven't been out looking at the market because Kobe's been very settled with his football at the Broncos and that's the priority at the moment."
The Broncos still have eight players without a deal for next season, including Fletcher Baker, Delouise Hoeter, Israel Leota and Jaiyden Hunt.
But Hetherington, Jensen and Paix shape as the priority retention targets, with the trio each having played in all of Brisbane's 15 first-grade games so far this season.
Due to the complexity of the salary cap and Reynolds' surprise decision to play on, Brisbane's bean counters have been crunching the numbers, but remain confident Hetherington, Paix and Jensen will not be squeezed out.
Hetherington was on the verge of quitting the Broncos last November to join the Tigers or Dragons, only for incoming coach Michael Maguire to make an impassioned plea for the 26-year-old to stay.
Hetherington started at lock in the opening 13 rounds before recently returning to the bench, where he was strong in last week's 26-12 defeat of the Warriors.
"Kobe was close to leaving last year," Haddad said.
"He had some interest from the Tigers and Dragons but we met with 'Madge' (Maguire) and he said just give me 12 months to work with Kobe and see how he goes.
"Kobe has been great the whole year and he was excellent off the bench for the Broncos last week, he made a really important run which lifted the whole team.
"The Broncos are very happy with his form, he's got a very important role in their 17.
"I don't think he's had a bad game this year so his consistency has been very good. "Kobe is a bloke who gives 100 per cent every week.
"He is someone who tackles all day, you have to have him in your side ….. why wouldn't the Broncos want to keep him?"
Maguire said he is doing everything possible to ensure Hetherington, Gosiewski, Jensen and Paix remain in Broncos colours in 2026.
"Unfortunately, you can't keep everyone," he said.
This dickhead can reveal Kobe Hetherington, Jack Gosiewski, Corey Jensen and Cory Paix go into the round 18 clash against big guns Canterbury with just nine regular-season games left to save their careers at Red Hill.
The key quartet remain off-contract at season's end and money is running out following the retention of Blake Mozer, Kotoni Staggs and skipper Adam Reynolds that played a role in forcing Dolphins-bound Selwyn Cobbo out of Red Hill.
But Hetherington remains hopeful he will not be among the salary-cap casualties after his management held promising talks with Broncos chiefs in the lead-up to the Bulldogs showdown at Accor Stadium.
Hetherington heads to Homebush a man on a mission, with the Broncos hitman to start in the No.13 jumper filling the void left by Pat Carrigan, who will miss the Bulldogs clash due to Origin commitments.
The forward's management is seeking a three-year deal worth around $1.5 million and is hopeful the hard-hitting Bronco, whose famous father Jason Hetherington played for the Bulldogs, will not join Cobbo at the Red Hill exits.
"I've been in talks with the Broncos and they have indicated we will have a formal offer by the end of this week," said Hetherington's agent Chris Haddad.
"They have got Adam Reynolds' retention out of the road, so we will move forward now with Kobe.
"I've asked them for a three-year deal ... we'll see what happens.
"We've got no other interest at the moment, I haven't been out looking at the market because Kobe's been very settled with his football at the Broncos and that's the priority at the moment."
The Broncos still have eight players without a deal for next season, including Fletcher Baker, Delouise Hoeter, Israel Leota and Jaiyden Hunt.
But Hetherington, Jensen and Paix shape as the priority retention targets, with the trio each having played in all of Brisbane's 15 first-grade games so far this season.
Due to the complexity of the salary cap and Reynolds' surprise decision to play on, Brisbane's bean counters have been crunching the numbers, but remain confident Hetherington, Paix and Jensen will not be squeezed out.
Hetherington was on the verge of quitting the Broncos last November to join the Tigers or Dragons, only for incoming coach Michael Maguire to make an impassioned plea for the 26-year-old to stay.
Hetherington started at lock in the opening 13 rounds before recently returning to the bench, where he was strong in last week's 26-12 defeat of the Warriors.
"Kobe was close to leaving last year," Haddad said.
"He had some interest from the Tigers and Dragons but we met with 'Madge' (Maguire) and he said just give me 12 months to work with Kobe and see how he goes.
"Kobe has been great the whole year and he was excellent off the bench for the Broncos last week, he made a really important run which lifted the whole team.
"The Broncos are very happy with his form, he's got a very important role in their 17.
"I don't think he's had a bad game this year so his consistency has been very good. "Kobe is a bloke who gives 100 per cent every week.
"He is someone who tackles all day, you have to have him in your side ….. why wouldn't the Broncos want to keep him?"
Maguire said he is doing everything possible to ensure Hetherington, Gosiewski, Jensen and Paix remain in Broncos colours in 2026.
"Unfortunately, you can't keep everyone," he said.
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ORIGIN STAR ON THE OUTER
He is the Queensland Origin squad member without a home for 2026.
Dolphins prop Josh Kerr has been shopped to the Broncos as the Redcliffe cult hero looks to continue his career in the NRL next season.
Kerr has been rewarded for his brilliant recent run of form, named as Queensland’s 19th man for the Origin decider against NSW this Wednesday night in Sydney.
Despite his addition to Camp Maroon this week, Kerr remains off-contract at the Dolphins and salary-cap pressures threaten to squeeze him out of Redcliffe.
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf is keen to keep Kerr but the 29-year-old is exploring the open market as a free agent.
His management have offered his services to the Broncos but it’s understood Brisbane bosses have no plans to make a formal play for the athletic Indigenous All Stars forward.
Kerr has amassed 108 NRL games since his debut for the Dragons in 2019 and has produced some outstanding performances over the past two years for the Dolphins.
Kerr is happy at the Dolphins but made it clear recently he won’t be short-changed as he looks to secure his NRL future.
“We’ve had chats with my manager and missus and that too, I’m very happy and comfortable here. It’s my junior club, I want to see it succeed.
“However, I’ve done the thing in the past where I thought I was playing for love at a club but you learn very quickly it’s a business and they don’t really give a shit.
“There’s a difference between loving a club and wanting to play for it and them having a look at that and taking advantage of that.
“I’m never going to be put in that position ever again and as hard as it could be (to leave) … I want to stay, but I will never do that again.
“I will never be that person that gets taken advantage of by a club ever again, that’s something I’m very strong on.”
BRONCOS GO COLD ON STORM HULK
Storm grand-final prop Tui Kamikamica’s rumoured move to the Broncos has fallen through, opening the door for an English Super League move.
Sport Confidential revealed a fortnight ago that Kamikamica’s manager had offered his services to the Broncos for next season to bolster their front-row stocks following the exit of Martin Taupau.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire was open to the idea and did some due diligence with Brisbane’s recruitment-and-retention team.
But the Broncos have opted not to make an offer for the off-contract prop, who played in last year’s grand final against Penrith and is captain of the Fijian national team.
The Storm are battling salary-cap pressures but have not given up hope of retaining the monstrous 31-year-old, who may have to take a pay cut on his current deal of around $400,000 to stay in Melbourne.
Kamikamica had all-but sewn up a deal with South Sydney but coach Wayne Bennett was forced to abandon his pursuit due to salary-cap constraints.
Warrington coach Sam Burgess is understood to be keen on the hulking Fijian and could win his services if the Storm are unable to come to terms with the 126-game veteran
He is the Queensland Origin squad member without a home for 2026.
Dolphins prop Josh Kerr has been shopped to the Broncos as the Redcliffe cult hero looks to continue his career in the NRL next season.
Kerr has been rewarded for his brilliant recent run of form, named as Queensland’s 19th man for the Origin decider against NSW this Wednesday night in Sydney.
Despite his addition to Camp Maroon this week, Kerr remains off-contract at the Dolphins and salary-cap pressures threaten to squeeze him out of Redcliffe.
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf is keen to keep Kerr but the 29-year-old is exploring the open market as a free agent.
His management have offered his services to the Broncos but it’s understood Brisbane bosses have no plans to make a formal play for the athletic Indigenous All Stars forward.
Kerr has amassed 108 NRL games since his debut for the Dragons in 2019 and has produced some outstanding performances over the past two years for the Dolphins.
Kerr is happy at the Dolphins but made it clear recently he won’t be short-changed as he looks to secure his NRL future.
“We’ve had chats with my manager and missus and that too, I’m very happy and comfortable here. It’s my junior club, I want to see it succeed.
“However, I’ve done the thing in the past where I thought I was playing for love at a club but you learn very quickly it’s a business and they don’t really give a shit.
“There’s a difference between loving a club and wanting to play for it and them having a look at that and taking advantage of that.
“I’m never going to be put in that position ever again and as hard as it could be (to leave) … I want to stay, but I will never do that again.
“I will never be that person that gets taken advantage of by a club ever again, that’s something I’m very strong on.”
BRONCOS GO COLD ON STORM HULK
Storm grand-final prop Tui Kamikamica’s rumoured move to the Broncos has fallen through, opening the door for an English Super League move.
Sport Confidential revealed a fortnight ago that Kamikamica’s manager had offered his services to the Broncos for next season to bolster their front-row stocks following the exit of Martin Taupau.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire was open to the idea and did some due diligence with Brisbane’s recruitment-and-retention team.
But the Broncos have opted not to make an offer for the off-contract prop, who played in last year’s grand final against Penrith and is captain of the Fijian national team.
The Storm are battling salary-cap pressures but have not given up hope of retaining the monstrous 31-year-old, who may have to take a pay cut on his current deal of around $400,000 to stay in Melbourne.
Kamikamica had all-but sewn up a deal with South Sydney but coach Wayne Bennett was forced to abandon his pursuit due to salary-cap constraints.
Warrington coach Sam Burgess is understood to be keen on the hulking Fijian and could win his services if the Storm are unable to come to terms with the 126-game veteran
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Adam Doueihi moves to Issac Moses management
