NRL NRL General Recruitment Thread

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Worried2Death said:
Broncos cap must be close to critical mass, Jordan Riki is becoming more expendable by the day...
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I saw yesterday that someone on tigers forum said that tigers were going in for Jordan Riki for 2026. He’s signed until 2027 so I’m not sure if that person is in the know and Riki is being shopped? Anderson signing at broncos could also mean Cobbo or Staggs might not be there past next year? Perhaps even someone like Arthars?
 
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Inruin said:
He's a very handy 14 if the bunnies could get him for the right price
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Looks like injury the thing that would stop Souths signing Brandon Smith


BENNETT’S BIG-NAME SIGNING HITLIST

Wayne Bennett officially returns to South Sydney on Monday and at the top of the priority list will be what to do with the money freed up by Lachlan Ilias’ move to the Dragons.

It’s no secret the injury Cam Murray picked up playing for Australia at the Pacific Nations has only intensified the Rabbitohs’ urgency to add to their forwards stocks.

And they’d love to bring in a player to add a bit more mongrel to their pack, which has been missing ever since Sam Burgess’ retirement.

It remains to be seen if the Rabbitohs will also apply for a salary cap relief to help cover the loss of Murray, who is expected to be sidelined for at least the first two months of the season.

The two names that are getting mentioned are Matt Lodge and Brandon Smith, while unwanted Tiger John Bateman is the other big-name forward still looking for a new home.

All three would bring much-needed aggression to the Rabbitohs.

While Smith would be ideal if the Roosters were to consider releasing him from the final year of his deal, the issue for the Rabbitohs is that the star Kiwi will be sitting out half the season as he recovers from knee surgery.

That’s probably why Souths couldn’t afford to take Smith on, which makes Lodge the most likely - although it still wouldn’t shock me to see Bateman end up at the Bunnies, despite all the previous denials.


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Why Ben Hunt salary must spark NRL change; Big-name trio on Wayne Bennett’s radar — Crawls

Why Hunt salary must spark change; Big-name trio on Bennett’s radar — Crawls
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Tragic said:
Is that to replace Brown coz he is homesick for Penrose?
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Thought his comment regarding Gutherson was an interesting one, saying that the heartbeat of the club is gone. I’m buggered if I know, find it odd we wouldn’t extend TMM? Are we waiting to see if any young guns take the opportunity? Thought we might have seen more halves on a train and trial deal with an opportunity after SJ retirement? We must be going into 2025 with TMM, Metcalf, Boyd and CHT as our halves, would we be looking for a signing in the halves for 2026? Really hope Pezet frees up Hughes, that would be a great outcome
 
Noitall said:
Thought his comment regarding Gutherson was an interesting one, saying that the heartbeat of the club is gone. I’m buggered if I know, find it odd we wouldn’t extend TMM? Are we waiting to see if any young guns take the opportunity? Thought we might have seen more halves on a train and trial deal with an opportunity after SJ retirement? We must be going into 2025 with TMM, Metcalf, Boyd and CHT as our halves, would we be looking for a signing in the halves for 2026? Really hope Pezet frees up Hughes, that would be a great outcome
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Or the dream combo Hughes and Brown, dare we dream though?
 
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Worried2Death said:
Or the dream combo Hughes and Brown, dare we dream though?
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Just one would be nice, Hughes ideally. I’m not opposed to a TMM and Metcalf pairing, even TMM and CHT pairing played well. Really thought TMM led the team well in his time at halfback this season, especially in the assists department and a good defender. That niche cache article on the recruitment thread is a good one in the sense it highlights all our halves have a particular skill set. I’m a bit torn on whether we need more? The 4 are growing on me, just thought we would have extended TMM as I keep harping on about
 
Noitall said:
Just one would be nice, Hughes ideally. I’m not opposed to a TMM and Metcalf pairing, even TMM and CHT pairing played well. Really thought TMM led the team well in his time at halfback this season, especially in the assists department and a good defender. That niche cache article on the recruitment thread is a good one in the sense it highlights all our halves have a particular skill set. I’m a bit torn on whether we need more? The 4 are growing on me, just thought we would have extended TMM as I keep harping on about
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What else can we conclude by Andrew and Andrew holding off on re-signing Te Maire. It can only be because we're looking at a marquee half, most likely Brown or Hughes going by the rumours we manifest into existence on here.
 
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Good one bro
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Former Dally M Medal winner Todd Carney now working with the Gold Coast Titans

Dally M Medal winner Todd Carney has cleaned up his act and secured his first NRL coaching job as he nears two years of sobriety.

Dally M champion Todd Carney has opened up about his journey to sobriety after securing his first coaching job with an NRL club.

Carney has been appointed a junior pathways coach at the Gold Coast Titans as he edges towards his two-year anniversary of quitting alcohol.

A former NRL bad boy that was involved in numerous off-field sagas, Carney is now living the clean life on a sprawling acreage in the Gold Coast hinterland.

He has never been happier or more content after emerging from a month-long stint in rehab as a changed man and securing a job with league nursery Keebra Park High School.

At 38 and a father to Lion, 4, and stepdaughter Baby, 10, Carney hopes to have more children with partner Susie Pearl and is intent on guiding the next generation of NRL stars.

“Life is really good,” Carney told this masthead.

“I’m coming up to two years’ sober which has obviously been a big change for me. It’s been a new journey, not so much a challenge.

“I feel like I can help in all sorts of areas which excites me. It’s been a long journey for me and I want to help the next kids coming through.

“When I look back, I missed out on a lot. If my one or two words can help their footy or life it will be a big benefit to them.”

THE REBUILD

A product of Goulburn in country NSW, Carney was such a prodigious talent that the Canberra Raiders signed him at age 12.

He made his NRL debut for the Raiders in 2004, aged 17, and quickly became a first grade regular before he was let go in 2009 following a string of incidents.

Carney revived his career at the Sydney Roosters in 2010 with a remarkable season that saw him crowned the NRL’s best player.

But he fell into trouble and moved to Cronulla in 2012 for three seasons before an infamous photograph on social media ended his NRL career after 166 games.

Carney finished his professional playing career overseas before returning to Australia and embarking on the next stage.

But it wasn’t until February 24 last year that he decided to make a phone call to a Gympie rehabilitation clinic that changed his life.

“There’s obviously been a few things throughout my career,” Carney said.

“I self-sabotaged and that affected my relationship with my partner which caused us to split for a little bit.

“For the first time ever I decided to get help and put myself into rehab for 30 days. I haven’t looked back since.

“It grows mental strength and resilience. Walking into rehab was a challenge in itself. You swallow your pride and step into a place where you know you need to change.

“The fear going in there was a struggle but when I walked out I felt like a new person and I’ve lived that life since. It made me accountable.

“It hasn’t been a challenge, but it’s something I have to stick to daily. It’s one day at a time, that’s how I live my life.”

Doors have started to open for Carney since giving up alcohol. Firstly with Keebra earlier this year and now the Titans after the club’s board and owners endorsed his appointment.

“So much has changed,” he said.

“The opportunity to work with the Titans is massive. It’s another step in the right direction.

“Two years ago I didn’t think I’d be working in an organisation within the NRL. Now I spoke at the NRL rookie camp a month ago and will potentially speak at all 17 clubs.

“It’s been a massive change and rewarding to get things along the way. They wouldn’t have come about without making changes.”

THE OPINIONS

Carney’s pedigree as a footballer is not up for debate.

He helped the Roosters to a grand final and made a one-off Test appearance for Australia during his dream 2010 season before playing State of Origin for NSW (2012).

He understands some may question Gold Coast’s decision to appoint him to their junior program but isn’t fazed. He knows the person he is now.

“Peoples’ opinions of me don’t bother me,” Carney said.

“It’s not about changing opinions. It’s about being the best person possible.

“That’s what I try to tell people. If you can do that, things happen to you in good ways.

“I’ll always have my doubters and that’s fine. I know I’m living on the right path and helping as many people as I can along the way.

“I understand and have been in those difficult situations you don’t want to be in, but sometimes you fall into those situations in life.”

Despite all the setbacks over the years, Carney has continued to get back up again.

He briefly dabbled in concreting and is now coaching at Keebra and the Titans while parenting and launching a new podcast. He’s never stopped moving.

“That was grafted into me as a young kid – I’ve always worked hard,” he said.

“Football is not about money or fame. I loved the game and that’s why I’m still involved in it. While I have rugby league involved in my life, I’ll be a better person.

“It’s a privilege to play the game at such a high level and be around the people I have. That’s what keeps me going.

“While I’m disappointed in parts of it, I’m hell proud of some of the things I achieved throughout my career.”

THE NEXT GENERATION

An area the Titans have struggled in throughout their 17-year history is developing promising young halves into consistent long-term first graders.

Carney is hoping to change that as he begins working with the club’s 14-to-19-year-olds talents.

At this stage, he has no desire to coach an NRL team. There are more important things in his life.

“The Titans have got some really good kids coming through,” he said.

“It’s about teaching them the basics. They’ve got the skills but need to be prepared to go to the next level.

“Doing what I’m doing now in the game is enough. I’ve got a family at home that I need to be around.

“I want to have more kids and I know what it’s like to be in an NRL system. You spend a lot of time away from your family and at this stage I don’t want that.

“Family is the most important thing to me. My mum and sisters, and my dad when he was alive, are the most important people in my life.

“To now have my own family, I understand how my parents worked for me. If I can be half as good as them I would have achieved something as a parent.

“I’ve had so much support from family and friends. I know I’m on the right path when I’m doing things like talking at a rookie camp or getting an opportunity at the Titans.

“Everything is really good – I can’t complain.”
 
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Noitall said:
Former Dally M Medal winner Todd Carney now working with the Gold Coast Titans

Dally M Medal winner Todd Carney has cleaned up his act and secured his first NRL coaching job as he nears two years of sobriety.

Dally M champion Todd Carney has opened up about his journey to sobriety after securing his first coaching job with an NRL club.

Carney has been appointed a junior pathways coach at the Gold Coast Titans as he edges towards his two-year anniversary of quitting alcohol.

A former NRL bad boy that was involved in numerous off-field sagas, Carney is now living the clean life on a sprawling acreage in the Gold Coast hinterland.

He has never been happier or more content after emerging from a month-long stint in rehab as a changed man and securing a job with league nursery Keebra Park High School.

At 38 and a father to Lion, 4, and stepdaughter Baby, 10, Carney hopes to have more children with partner Susie Pearl and is intent on guiding the next generation of NRL stars.

“Life is really good,” Carney told this masthead.

“I’m coming up to two years’ sober which has obviously been a big change for me. It’s been a new journey, not so much a challenge.

“I feel like I can help in all sorts of areas which excites me. It’s been a long journey for me and I want to help the next kids coming through.

“When I look back, I missed out on a lot. If my one or two words can help their footy or life it will be a big benefit to them.”

THE REBUILD

A product of Goulburn in country NSW, Carney was such a prodigious talent that the Canberra Raiders signed him at age 12.

He made his NRL debut for the Raiders in 2004, aged 17, and quickly became a first grade regular before he was let go in 2009 following a string of incidents.

Carney revived his career at the Sydney Roosters in 2010 with a remarkable season that saw him crowned the NRL’s best player.

But he fell into trouble and moved to Cronulla in 2012 for three seasons before an infamous photograph on social media ended his NRL career after 166 games.

Carney finished his professional playing career overseas before returning to Australia and embarking on the next stage.

But it wasn’t until February 24 last year that he decided to make a phone call to a Gympie rehabilitation clinic that changed his life.

“There’s obviously been a few things throughout my career,” Carney said.

“I self-sabotaged and that affected my relationship with my partner which caused us to split for a little bit.

“For the first time ever I decided to get help and put myself into rehab for 30 days. I haven’t looked back since.

“It grows mental strength and resilience. Walking into rehab was a challenge in itself. You swallow your pride and step into a place where you know you need to change.

“The fear going in there was a struggle but when I walked out I felt like a new person and I’ve lived that life since. It made me accountable.

“It hasn’t been a challenge, but it’s something I have to stick to daily. It’s one day at a time, that’s how I live my life.”

Doors have started to open for Carney since giving up alcohol. Firstly with Keebra earlier this year and now the Titans after the club’s board and owners endorsed his appointment.

“So much has changed,” he said.

“The opportunity to work with the Titans is massive. It’s another step in the right direction.

“Two years ago I didn’t think I’d be working in an organisation within the NRL. Now I spoke at the NRL rookie camp a month ago and will potentially speak at all 17 clubs.

“It’s been a massive change and rewarding to get things along the way. They wouldn’t have come about without making changes.”

THE OPINIONS

Carney’s pedigree as a footballer is not up for debate.

He helped the Roosters to a grand final and made a one-off Test appearance for Australia during his dream 2010 season before playing State of Origin for NSW (2012).

He understands some may question Gold Coast’s decision to appoint him to their junior program but isn’t fazed. He knows the person he is now.

“Peoples’ opinions of me don’t bother me,” Carney said.

“It’s not about changing opinions. It’s about being the best person possible.

“That’s what I try to tell people. If you can do that, things happen to you in good ways.

“I’ll always have my doubters and that’s fine. I know I’m living on the right path and helping as many people as I can along the way.

“I understand and have been in those difficult situations you don’t want to be in, but sometimes you fall into those situations in life.”

Despite all the setbacks over the years, Carney has continued to get back up again.

He briefly dabbled in concreting and is now coaching at Keebra and the Titans while parenting and launching a new podcast. He’s never stopped moving.

“That was grafted into me as a young kid – I’ve always worked hard,” he said.

“Football is not about money or fame. I loved the game and that’s why I’m still involved in it. While I have rugby league involved in my life, I’ll be a better person.

“It’s a privilege to play the game at such a high level and be around the people I have. That’s what keeps me going.

“While I’m disappointed in parts of it, I’m hell proud of some of the things I achieved throughout my career.”

THE NEXT GENERATION

An area the Titans have struggled in throughout their 17-year history is developing promising young halves into consistent long-term first graders.

Carney is hoping to change that as he begins working with the club’s 14-to-19-year-olds talents.

At this stage, he has no desire to coach an NRL team. There are more important things in his life.

“The Titans have got some really good kids coming through,” he said.

“It’s about teaching them the basics. They’ve got the skills but need to be prepared to go to the next level.

“Doing what I’m doing now in the game is enough. I’ve got a family at home that I need to be around.

“I want to have more kids and I know what it’s like to be in an NRL system. You spend a lot of time away from your family and at this stage I don’t want that.

“Family is the most important thing to me. My mum and sisters, and my dad when he was alive, are the most important people in my life.

“To now have my own family, I understand how my parents worked for me. If I can be half as good as them I would have achieved something as a parent.

“I’ve had so much support from family and friends. I know I’m on the right path when I’m doing things like talking at a rookie camp or getting an opportunity at the Titans.

“Everything is really good – I can’t complain.”
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Good luck to him, love a league redemption arc
 
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