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Comment by not-blank
on 2009 NRL Player Movements (Updated 18/03 - Eastwood joins Bulldogs)

March 26th 2009 03:34
Speaking of worst kept secrets - has anyone got anything that will put the Crocker going to Souths story to bed?

It's getting less and less imminent each time I'm told - 'his signing is imminent'!

It's obvious he's seeking a visa and anything less would be a temporary and unfancied move for convenience sake.

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Comment by not-blank
on 2009 NRL Ladder Predictions

March 11th 2009 04:19
I'm a bit surprised at the consensus of predictions before the start of the 09 season

There's litttle to suggest Melbourne and Manly won't again dominate the top of the table. Outside of this I foresee another close battle for top eight spots as was the case last year.

Notable personnel changes will see a transition period for some clubs notably St George, Canterbury and Broncos.


***1-2***

Melbourne

Class team - Have an uncanny knack of filling holes left by departing players with equally capable ones, same nucleus exists here to continue their dominance

Manly

Proven performers from last year. A shaky start to proceedings with preseason misdemeanors and no Beaver (perhaps a force behind Stewart incident) should not interrupt where they have left off.

***3-4***

St George

More positive changes here aside from the obvious new coach. Have recruited well after their top heavy salary cap has been freed up. Expect the stress levels of Dragons diehards to be lowered somewhat this year.

Cronulla

Were the unsung heroes of last year, showing discliplined, consistent performances. A continuation of this should overcome the personnel changes and see them produce results near that of last year.

***5-11***

Bulldogs

Out with the old and in with the new. After a torrid year the Dogs have set about rebuilding and have come up with a quality team which will bring some joy to embattled Dogs fans.

New Zealand

Consistently hyped at the start of each season as smokeys, this team has some awesome talent and has shown glimpses of brillances in seasons past only to turn around the next week and get trounced, lack of consistency will stop them going all the way.

Souths

People forget the end to their season, outperformed nearly all other clubs. The start was well documented with no Wing - now have abundant roster, have recruited well and would be no surprise to see in top eight.

Broncos

Can't feel the confidence of years past with this powerhouse team. Have lost more than Bennett from last year, cracks will begin to show.

Cowboys

Thurston and Bowen, can they remain fit? We all know what will happen if they don't. Cannot promote them any further than this with any confidence knowing how reliant they are on the dynamic duo.

Roosters

What can I say? They're not Roosters, they're just cocks.

Wests

Have been a team of nobodies for a while apart from Benji and Farah but that never has fazed them. Sheens keeps a tight unit that will tick over throughout the season, however a lack of depth will keep them anchored to the middle lower section vying to sneak into the eight.

***12-16***

Titans

Will need a big improvement to be contenders despite having one the best in Prince at the helm. Zillman a good buy.

Parramatta

Just couldn't put it together last year, off field dramas couldn't be helping things this year either. Will again struggle.

Newcastle

Losing Buderus will take some getting over. Will struggle with leadership and direction, but won't be hopeless all the same. With some young talent, and exciting prospects like Fijian flyer Akila Uate and recruit Isaac De Gois, they should be able to draw some positives at years end.

Canberra

Have often been touted as cellar dwellers and then come out and punched above their weight in recent years. I think this year it's safe to dismiss them.

Panthers

Poor old Panthers set for a long one, one bright part is their strong junior base will be developed and hopefully unearth some local heros of the future.

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Comment by not-blank
on 2009 NRL Player Movements (Updated 18/03 - Eastwood joins Bulldogs)

March 3rd 2009 00:23
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are pleased to announce that halfback Chris Sandow has re-signed with the Rabbitohs until the end of the 2011 season.

Sandow joins Issac Luke and Beau Champion as young stars to have recently extended their contracts with the Rabbitohs until 2011.

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