2011 NRL Player Rumours & Signings

I would highly doubt that Cronk has signed with Canberra, it sounds like your mate is pulling you leg.
 
Willyum said:
Can't see it happening. They wouldnt have the money :think:
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They are getting rid of Inu & Mateo that sees them with a bit of money, but to snare Cronk most likely need to release more stars to have enough for Cronk and whoever else theyre targeting.
 
Mateo and Inu were both on a fair bit of cash for Parra. Mateo was on like 350k, not sure about Inu, but i know he was on a lot.
 
just got this e mail from newcastle knights


Knights Sign Neville Costigan

The Coal & Allied Newcastle Knights have today confirmed another significant recruitment announcement with the signing of current Queensland State of Origin forward Neville Costigan until the end of the 2013 season.

Costigan, 25, will join the Knights at the end of this season once he has completed his current contract with the St George Illawarra Dragons.

Costigan has represented Papua New Guinea in the 2008 World Cup and has played five games for Queensland, along with 101 NRL games after debuting for the Brisbane Broncos in 2003, he then moved to the Canberra Raiders before rejoining Wayne Bennett at the Dragons.

The keen fisherman who grew up in tropical Mackay after being born in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, believes the Newcastle Knights is the perfect place to further his already distinguished rugby league career.

“Newcastle is a club I am excited about going to,” Costigan said.

“I have now played 100 NRL games and would like to think that I can achieve the 200 game milestone at the Knights.

“I had other options but I like the town, the lifestyle it offers, their fanatical supporters and the fact I can play a part in the direction the club is heading over the next couple of years.

“I am also impressed with the coaching staff and other people associated with the Knights that I have met.”

The family man credits Wayne Bennett, his former Broncos and current Dragons coach for the role he has played in not only his career, but his life as well.

Newcastle Knights Coach Rick Stone is excited about the latest signing and believes he will complement the 2011 playing roster nicely, especially with the impending arrival of fellow former Queensland origin forward Antonio Kaufusi within the next seven days.

“I have been monitoring Neville over the past couple of years and I’m very impressed with him both on and off the field, “ said Stone.

“There is no doubt he is a competitor, who brings plenty of experience having been part of well credentialed and professional organisations from an early age.

“We were looking for some specific qualities in our recruitment policy and Nev ticked all the boxes we needed right across the park, it’s great news for the club.”

Costigan is expected to visit Newcastle in the near future, during which time a media opportunity with his new club will be provided.
 
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