2009 NRL Player Rumours & Signings

Referring to an old article, in regards to that loophole:

MORE than a dozen NRL contracts could be made null and void this week if clubs employ what is now knows as the Lewis loophole.

Luke Lewis's about-face to stay with Penrith after agreeing to join South Sydney has exposed an out-clause for players changing clubs in 2009.

Only one player who has signed with a rival club has had his current team waive in writing its right to make a counter offer before round 13.

"Hopefully everyone now understands it's a good idea to check with a player's current club to make sure he has permission to complete a deal somewhere else,'' NRL chief executive David Gallop said.

"The round 13 rule is vastly superior to the old June 30 rule.''

St George Illawarra chief executive Peter Doust said he wouldn't consider trying to stop Morris from joining the Bulldogs at the last minute.

"It's just that Ian Schubert won't register the contract before round 13,'' Doust said.
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I personally think Te'o has the right idea.

Onto other news judas scum Tim Smith has signed with Wigan Warriors in ESL for the remainder of the year and next year.

Source
 
Nick Youngquest -> Pia Donkeys

"The Canterbury BULLDOGS fullback just commit to one year with an optional years
in the club of the Salanque geographical area."

that's translated from French from the Pia Donkeys site.

http://www.pia.sm13.info/index.html

Also interesting

Contacted by telephone after signing his contract Nick said, "I am happy to agree with the donkeys of SM PIA 13, and seems excited to experience a season in France alongside his former teammates that are Dean Bosnich and Paul Franze.

I am trying to find out if it has immediate effect.
 
Rabbitohs release Rogers
By staff writers
June 12, 2008 SOUTH Sydney have released Ben Rogers from the remainder of his contract after the player asked to leave the NRL club to join St George Illawarra.

Rogers has been unable to reclaim his place for the Rabbitohs since being dropped for breaching an alcohol ban in April.

The Rabbitohs confirmed the departure of Rogers with a brief statement issued on Thursday.

"South Sydney Rabbitohs have released Ben Rogers from the remainder of his playing contract effective immediately,'' said the statement.

"Rogers approached the Rabbitohs for a release to join the St George Illawarra Dragons, a request which was granted today.

"The South Sydney Football Club wishes Rogers the best of luck for the remainder of his career.''

AAP
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Tigers try and keep HEAD.

WESTS Tigers have finally opened talks to extend Mathew Head's career at the club, but the halfback feels like everyone has just been waiting for him to break down again.

After two knee reconstructions crippled his finals years at St George Illawarra and a shoulder injury cut short his opportunities with Hull in England, Head joined the Tigers on a one-year contract in 2008.

It was his final chance to prove he wasn't injury-prone and could make a career of rugby league. Eight NRL games in succession has since proven to Head he's overcome his injury battles, but the 26-year-old feels like the jury is still out among NRL clubs.

"I know where clubs stand. They've seen that I've been injured the last couple of years and I suppose some clubs or maybe even the Tigers are waiting for me to get injured again,'' Head said.

"I've just got to prove that is not the case and my body is right now and I'm really enjoying it here at the club. I just have to keep playing how I'm playing and hope that something comes.''

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Tigers coach Tim Sheens confirmed he would put an offer to Head's manager this week easing the player's concerns that he may be forced to find his fourth club in three years.

Head is really keen to remain at the Tigers, not only to repay the lifeline they threw him when he returned from England but because he senses big things are capable at the club.
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Yeah, another year. That guy might still be playing when he's 50! He did say next year would be his final, though.
 
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