There’s 109 gamers at the moment on train-and-trial alternatives throughout the 17 NRL golf equipment hoping they’ll be one of many fortunate ones to land a full-time deal.
The Titans have 14 gamers on train-and-trials — essentially the most of any membership — and most are teenager schoolboy sensations popping out of well-known rugby league colleges Keebra Park and Palm Beach Currumbin.
The Roosters are an in depth second with 13, splitting them between younger expertise like Ethan Roberts and Tyler Moriarty in addition to older heads like Kurt De Luis and Junior Pauga, who present Trent Robinson with real depth.
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The Rabbitohs are giving their subsequent era of expertise a style of first grade coaching and amongst them is the towering teenage son of an Olympic basketballer — who’s already set to hitch the Top 30 in 2025.
Josh Reynolds is essentially the most skilled participant to be gunning for a full-time deal however there’s additionally a number of reserve grade veterans taking an opportunity — in what may very well be their final alternative to crack the NRL.
World Cup breakout star, Khaled Rajab is spending the summer time with the Bulldogs’ NRL squad, whereas one among his Lebanon teammates is with the Rabbitohs.
The Dragons have one more set of twins of their squad and there’s sons of rugby league legends popping up in every single place, together with Red Hill the place the title od a four-time premiership-winning Bronco lives on.
Here’s a breakdown of each participant on a train-and-trial. A membership will need to have 29 of their Top 30 spots locked in by the primary Monday in March, whereas they will signal as much as six gamers on improvement offers.
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BRONCOS
Top 30 spots to fill: 1
Available improvement contracts: 4
JACK AHEARN (fullback/halves)
A well-deserved alternative for the revered captain of Broncos feeder aspect, Norths Devils. The 29-year-old has 142 Queensland Cup video games underneath his belt and was instrumental within the Devils’ premiership this yr, ending with 20 strive assists in 21 video games. His versatility was on present too, swapping between fullback an the halves all through the season.
TYLER COBURN (second row)
Coburn has spent the final three seasons with the Ipswich Jets in Queensland Cup however was lured to Broncos feeder membership Souths Logan by crosscode star Karmichael Hunt. An alternative got here as much as do a 15-week block with the NRL aspect and the 22-year-old didn’t hesitate to ditch his job as a P.E. instructor to coach at Red Hill with the hopes of it turning into his new full-time gig. Coburn — the son of Ipswich nice, Danny — has an enormous motor, usually punching out 80 minutes and 30-plus tackles final season.
LIAM HORNE (hooker)
The 25-year-old has loads of spark out of dummy half and is hard as nails too — actually you might bear in mind him because the participant that took on Maika Sivo whereas on debut for Papua New Guinea within the mid-season Test. Has been a daily for Norths Devils over the past couple of seasons and his Queensland Cup coaches have stated he might weigh 85 kilos, however he performs like he’s 120 kilos.
JAYDEN MORGAN (prop)
The 24-year-old joins the Broncos after spending final season with Mackay Cutters within the Queensland Cup. Prior to that the Shellharbour product was within the Dragons’ system and featured for his or her New South Wales Cup aspect.
SHALOM O’FOU (second row)
Joins the Broncos from the Dragons, the place he was on a improvement deal for 2022 after progressing by the grades. The 22-year-old, who was born in Melbourne and moved to the Illawarra area as an adolescent, was out and in of the Dragons’ NSW Cup aspect final season however has loads of promise as a hard-hitting edge ahead.
MAX PLATH (utility)
A goalkicking five-eighth that impressed for Broncos feeder aspect Wynnum-Manly, scoring seven tries and organising six in 14 video games in Queensland Cup. The 21-year-old is the son of four-time premiership-winning Bronco, John Plath and like his dad may cowl a number of positions — though No.6 is his choice. Plath has performed all of his footy with Wynnum and nailed a area objective in additional time to win them the Hastings Deering Colts premiership in 2021.
JOHN RADEL (prop)
A member of Wynnum-Manly’s 2021 premiership-winning Hastings Deering Colts aspect alongside Plath, John Radel has been on the radar of the Maroons for fairly a while having been picked within the underneath 16s and underneath 18s rising Queensland squads. Radel spent 2022 in Hastings Deering Colts once more however impressed sufficient to earn a chance with the Broncos.
TRISTAN SAILOR (fullback)
The 24-year-old son of crosscode star Wendell Sailor, has overcome an off-field incident to get his NRL profession again on monitor. Sailor joined Souths Logan early on final season and starred at each fullback and five-eighth. His most potent recreation got here in Round 15 when he arrange 4 tries, had eight deal with busts and ran for 234 metres.
WILL SAMUEL (prop)
The 25-year-old is again within the Broncos’ system after a four-year stint with Brisbane Tigers. Samuel had a breakout season for the Tigers in 2021, claiming the membership’s greatest and fairest, participant of the yr and participant’s participant awards. His efforts have been rewarded with a one month train-and-trial cope with the Storm forward of the 2022 season and now he will get a chance with the Broncos after enjoying each recreation of 2022 for the Tigers. The 108kg prop kicked off his Queensland Cup profession with Souths Logan again in 2018.
RAIDERS
Top 30 spots to fill: 2
Available improvement contracts: 2
ELIJAH ANDERSON (centre)
The Rockhampton product joined the Raiders in 2021 on a train-and-trial after the late, nice recruitment supervisor Peter Mulholland noticed him enjoying native rugby union. Anderson, 23, made his NRL debut off the bench that very same yr and earned a Development deal for 2022 — however will proceed on with the membership on a train-and-trial.
MICHAEL ASOMUA (winger)
Asomua, who was on a train-and-trial with the Raiders final season too, established himself as a daily NSW Cup participant this yr and in addition starred for NSW within the Under 19s Origin. It got here after a breakout 2021 which included receiving the inaugural Don Furner Senior Scholarship, a SG Ball premiership, NSW Cup debut, a variety within the Future Blues squad and making the Australian Schoolboys aspect. He did all of this whereas additionally finishing his HSC.
JORDAN MARTIN (second row)
Martin first joined the Raiders’ system in 2018 from the Narooma Devils and has labored his method up from SG Ball. The 22-year-old educated full time with the NRL squad final season and has been doing so once more over the summer time.
HOHEPA PURU (second row)
Just like his youthful brother, Niwhai, Hohepa Puru has additionally left the foot of the mountains to take up a brand new alternative. Puru spent the final two seasons on the Panthers and made his NSW Cup debut this yr, which changed into a complete of six video games — together with an 80-minute effort at lock in Penrith’s win over North Sydney within the first week of finals. In that recreation Puru ran for 151 metres and made 41 tackles.
BULLDOGS
Top 30 spots to fill: 3
Available improvement contracts: 2
BAILEY HAYWARD (halves)
An spectacular younger man that captained the Dogs’ Jersey Flegg aspect this yr and earnt a NSW Cup debut. Hayward is an oldschool halfback — a real recreation supervisor that enjoys organising and steering the ship. The 21-year-old, who was named the membership’s Jersey Flegg Player of the Year, made his worldwide debut in the course of the World Cup, enjoying two video games for Scotland.
ZAC HETHERINGTON (utility)
The son of Bulldogs nice Jason Hetherington and twin of Broncos lock Kobe, Zac rejoined the membership final season on a improvement deal after a stint within the Queensland Cup. With the flexibility to play hooker, lock, second row or five-eighth, 23-year-old is extremely versatile and the membership believes he has numerous untapped potential.
JOASH PAPALII (fullback/five-eighth)
A real star of the long run with a deadly left-foot step, who was named the Bulldogs’ SG Ball Player of the Year. The 18-year-old native junior was chosen on this yr’s Australian Schoolboys aspect and the Junior Blues squad.
KHALED RAJAB (utility)
The 20-year-old put his title on the map in the course of the World Cup when he performed alongside Mitchell Moses within the halves for Lebanon. Rajab was a standout in Jersey Flegg this yr and was rewarded with 4 NSW Cup video games — together with the grand closing towards the Panthers. The native junior is at house within the halves, however may play fullback and lock. Football supervisor Phil Gould already has him earmarked for an NRL debut at halfback subsequent season.
JOSH REYNOLDS (halves)
The Bulldogs’ favorite son wants no introduction. Reynolds is again in Belmore after stints with the Wests Tigers and UK membership, Hull. The 33-year-old is decided to show his train-and-trial alternative right into a Top 30 deal however can also be eager to mentor the following era in his fairytale homecoming.
JACK STRINGER (second row/lock)
The 20-year-old Central Coast product is the son of former NRL prop Paul Stringer and joins the Bulldogs from the Roosters, the place he featured for his or her Jersey Flegg aspect final season.
JAYDEN TANNER (prop)
Has stayed on with the Dogs for one more season after making the swap from Penrith. The 22-year-old former Australian Schoolboy received near an NRL debut this yr, being named 18th man in Rounds 15 and 16. Played 19 NSW Cup video games final season and boasted a 96.8 per cent deal with effectivity whereas averaging 27 tackles a recreation.
JACK TODD (second row)
Was picked up by the Bulldogs again in 2019 through the membership’s partnership with the Greater Northern area after impressing within the Laurie Daley Cup and incomes choice within the underneath 16s NSW Country aspect. He’s progressed by the grades ever since.
SHARKS
Top 30 spots to fill: 2
Available improvement contracts: 2
BRAD FEARNLEY (prop)
A former recipient of the Panthers’ SG Ball Player of the Year award, Fearnley has made the swap from the west to the south. The 21-year-old Bathurst product is an oldschool, no-nonsense sort of participant, who would have been proper at house within the Nineteen Eighties. Fearnley — the son of former Eel, John — has put his job as a scholar studying help officer on maintain to spend the summer time with the Sharks.
TOM RODWELL (winger)
The son of former Illawarra Steeler, Brett Rodwell, joined the Sharks’ Jersey Flegg aspect this yr from the Dragons and impressed sufficient to earn his first train-and-trial alternative with the NRL squad.
CALEB UELE (prop)
The youthful brother of Sharks prop Braden Hamlin-Uele, Caleb performed 16 video games for the Newtown Jets in NSW Cup this season after signing with Ron Massey Cup feeder aspect Glebe Dirty Reds. Uele was dwelling in New Zealand till his brother urged him to pursue his NRL dream, telling him: “You have nothing to lose.” The two now stay collectively.
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DOLPHINS
Top 30 spots to fill: 5
Available improvement contracts: 2
BRENTON BAIRA (fullback/wing)
The 20-year-old joins the Dolphins from Mackay Cutters, who he performed two Queensland Cup video games for final season — scoring a hat-trick in the second. He spent a lot of the season enjoying Hastings Deering Colts and was named the Cutters’ Best Back for that grade.
TORY BATH (winger/fullback/five-eighth)
Another younger gun, solely Tory Bath arrives from Norths Devils’ Mal Meninga Cup aspect. He was named in Queensland’s underneath 18s Emerging Origin squad and is tipped for an enormous future. The 18-year-old has a rugby union background and may cowl a number of positions.
BAILEY BUTLER (prop)
The 105kg prop returns to the Dolphins after enjoying for them in Queensland Cup in 2018. 24-year-old Brailey Butler spent the final two seasons with CQ Capras — and began in each recreation final season.
JOHN-PAUL ‘JP’ DONEVSKI (winger)
A reputation to recollect. The Panthers have been filthy about shedding this 17-year-old prodigy. He featured of their Harold Mathews aspect and has huge potential.
TRAI FULLER (fullback)
Trai Fuller was electrical at fullback for the Dolphins’ Cup aspect, scoring 15 tries — together with three hat-tricks — and organising 10 in 17 video games. The speedy 25-year-old is a reserve grade veteran with 65 Queensland Cup video games underneath his belt.
LACHLAN HUBNER (lock/hooker)
The 22-year-old Rockhampton junior joins three CQ Capras teammates vying for a full-time cope with the Dolphins. He can play each lock and hooker, whereas he additionally jumped into the centres and second row this yr when wanted.
CODY HUNTER (halfback)
A Dolphin through-and-through, 20-year-old Cody Hunter has been on the membership since he was six-years outdated and if he cracks the NRL he’ll etch his title into the historical past books as the primary to progress from the Dolphins’ juniors to first grade. Hunter earnt this chance after impressing within the Hastings Deering Colts competitors.
RYAN JACKSON (prop)
Still solely 18-years outdated, Ryan Jackson stands at a whopping 195cm and weighs 108kg — no surprise he caught the Dolphins’ consideration. Jackson starred for Wynnum Manly’s Mal Meninga Cup aspect final season and was chosen in Queensland’s underneath 18s Emerging Origin squad.
TYLER SZEPANOWSKI (prop)
23-year-old Tyler Szepanowski began at prop in each Queensland Cup recreation for the CQ Capras final season and was rewarded with the crew’s ‘best forward’ award.
SETU TU (winger)
Setu Tu, 24, joined the Dolphins’s Queensland Cup aspect from the Warriors in 2021 and had a breakout season in 2022, scoring 10 tries in 12 video games and averaging over 150 operating metres per recreation.
MICHAEL WAQA (prop)
Another younger expertise, 17-year-old native junior Michael Waqa earnt his alternative after impressing within the Dolphins’ Mal Meninga Cup aspect.
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TITANS
Top 30 spots to fill: 3
Available improvement contracts: 2
OSKAR BRYANT (hooker)
An area expertise that’s come out of Palm Beach Currumbin State High and was chosen within the prolonged underneath 19s NSW squad this yr. He’s the brother of Brisbane Heat batsman, Max and is again for his second NRL pre-season with the Titans.
JAYLAN DE GROOT (fullback)
The versatile again spent final summer time with the NRL squad too and received a style of first grade in an NRL trial recreation towards the Broncos. A rising star, Jaylan De Groot was chosen within the prolonged underneath 19s NSW squad earlier this yr and is destined to make his Queensland Cup debut subsequent season. De Groot already has his future sealed, having signed a improvement deal for 2024.
RYAN FORAN (second row)
The 19-year-old gun ahead will see out the whole season on a train-and-trial deal earlier than becoming a member of the Titans’ Top 30 squad in 2024. He is one other product of Palm Beach Currumbin and was part of final yr’s Australian Schoolboys aspect. Like De Groot, Ryan Foran was on the cusp of a Queensland Cup debut this yr and is for certain to get some recreation time with Tweed subsequent season.
ARAMA HAU (lock)
18-year-old Arama Hau is a product of well-known rugby league nursery Keebra Park State High and featured on this yr’s Australian Schoolboys aspect. He’s an enormous physique with loads of ability and can profit from a full-time pre-season.
IMMANUEL KALEKALE (prop)
Another graduate of Keebra Park, Immanuel Kalekale earned choice within the Queensland Schoolboys aspect this yr. He’ll return to part-time coaching within the new yr.
MAX LILES (five-eighth)
Had a strong season at five-eighth for Tweed within the Hastings Deering Colts competitors and boasts and spectacular kicking recreation. Will additionally return to part-time coaching within the new yr.
BEN LIYOU (prop)
The 21-year-old is again for his third NRL pre-season and has already received his future settled having inked a Top 30 contract for 2024. The hard-running prop received a style of the massive stage in a Titans trial recreation initially of the yr and in addition made his Queensland Cup debut.
KALEB NGAMANU (wing)
The 19-year-old had an enormous yr that included choice within the prolonged Queensland underneath 19s Origin squad and 4 video games in Queensland Cup. He scored in two of these video games, had a linebreak in all of them and averaged 96 metres per recreation. Defensively he was rock strong too, making 15 tackles throughout the 4 video games with zero misses.
SETH NIKOTEMO (second row)
Keebra Park expertise Seth Nikotemo has been on the Titans’ radar since he was 15-years outdated. The Burleigh Bears junior represented Queensland’s underneath 17s final yr and was named within the underneath 18s Emerging Origin squad this yr.
TANU NONA (hooker)
An spectacular younger man that was college captain of Palm Beach Currumbin this yr. Tanu Kona is equally at house within the halves or at hooker and has an electrical operating recreation. He’ll return to part-time coaching within the new yr.
EMRY PERE (prop)
As the one participant on the Titans’ train-and-trial listing with NRL expertise, Emry Pere gives one thing a bit of bit totally different. The 24-year-old prop performed two video games for the Cowboys in 2020 and has 69 video games value of Queensland Cup expertise underneath his belt. New Zealand-born Pere packs loads of punch together with his 193cm, 106kg body.
VAKA SIKAHELE (hooker)
The New Zealand-born hooker joined the Titans from the Warriors forward of the 2021 season and was set to hitch the NRL squad on a train-and-trial just for an MCL damage to rob him of the chance. He overcame the damage to assert the coaches award after shining for Burleigh within the Hastings Deering Colts competitors and received a well-deserved Queensland Cup debut this yr.
CREEDENCE TOIA (fullback)
A brand new face returning to Queensland after a stint with the Bulldogs. 21-year-old Toia, who can play fullback, centre or wing, was with Souths Logan earlier than making the transfer to Sydney this yr. He signed with Titans feeder membership, Burleigh — the place his older brother performs — for 2023 and a call-up to coach with the NRL squad adopted.
JAYDEN WRIGHT (second row)
A graduate of Palm Beach Currumbin, Jayden Wright has already impressed the Titans teaching employees by turning up in October to kickstart his pre-season earlier than it formally began.
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SEA EAGLES
Top 30 spots to fill: 3
Available improvement contracts: 2
AUSTIN DIAS (prop)
At 198cm and 107kg Austin Dias cuts an imposing determine. The 24-year-old joined Manly from the Wests Tigers, the place he was on a train-and-trial for all of final season. A dependable ahead that was rewarded with an NRL debut and eight extra video games this yr.
JACKSON FERRIS (centre)
The former Shark was part of Newtown’s 2019 NSW Cup premiership-winning crew however spent all of final season enjoying for Ron Massey Cup feeder aspect Glebe Dirty Reds. With his 2020 NRL debut Ferris’ solely first grade recreation, the 24-year-old is trying to reinvigorate his profession.
DEAN MATTERSON (second row/lock)
The youthful brother of Eels star Ryan Matterson joins Manly after co-captaining Mounties in NSW Cup final season. The 24-year-old can play each on an edge or within the center and has a helpful 61 video games of value of reserve grade expertise underneath his belt.
NATHANIEL ROACHE (hooker)
After a horror run of accidents, the 26-year-old is hoping for a change in luck. Roache progressed by the Warriors’ system earlier than becoming a member of the Eels on a improvement deal in 2021. Sadly a severe knee damage dominated him out of the whole 2022 season however he’s again — and offers Manly with some much-needed depth at hooker.
JOSH STUCKEY (prop/second row/lock)
The Queanbeyan product performed underneath 20s with the Raiders earlier than becoming a member of Northern Pride within the Queensland Cup and being named Second-rower of the Year in 2021. The 24-year-old, who stands at 192cm and weighs 104kg, spent final season on a train-and-trial contract with the Bulldogs.
STORM
Top 30 spots to fill: 1
Available improvement contracts: 3
BRONSON GARLICK (second row)
After becoming a member of the Storm final season on a improvement contract, 26-year-old Bronson Garlick is on an ongoing coaching deal that may final all season. Capable of enjoying 80 minutes on an edge, the son of Sean Garlick may bounce in at hooker or five-eighth.
AMMARON GUDGEON (fullback)
Known as ‘AJ’, Gudgeon has been within the Storm system since 2021 and frolicked with the NRL squad forward of final season. Prior to that the 19-year-old, who’s an inaugural member of the Storm’s First Nations Pathway Program, performed for CQ Capras. His contract lasts for the whole 2023 season.
CHRIS LEWIS (second row)
Chris Lewis’ full-time deal might have expired however he’s not going wherever with the 30-year-old former schoolteacher staying on with the membership on a train-and-trial. Lewis has performed 41 NRL video games over the past three seasons with the Storm.
YOUNG TONUMAIPEA
The 30-year-old exterior again returned to the Storm mid-year on a train-and-trial following a two-year overseason non secular mission, a season with the Titans and a stint in rugby union. He performed two NRL video games final season.
LAZARUS VAALEPEU (prop)
At 190cm tall and weighing 119kg, they don’t get a lot larger than Lazarus Vaalepeu. The Penrith-born 23-year-old impressed final season whereas starring for Storm feeder aspect Sunshine Coast and earned a pre-season coaching alternative up till Christmas.
KNIGHTS
Top 30 spots to fill: 3
Available improvement contracts: 2
MAX BRADBURY (prop)
The younger ahead had a season to recollect, making the Jersey Flegg grand closing with the Knights and representing NSW within the underneath 19s Origin. The highly effective ahead has progressed by the grades on the membership.
TONI TUPOUNIUA (second row)
Toni Tupouniua might have spent nearly all of 2022 enjoying for St Mary’s in Ron Massey Cup, however the Knights are assured the 23-year-old has the potential to play NRL. Tupouniua is the youthful brother of Roosters second-rower, Sitili and based on studies has already inked a two-year full-time deal.
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COWBOYS
Top 30 spots to fill: 0
Available improvement contracts: 2
JULIAN CHRISTIAN (fullback)
The 24-year-old Queensland Cup common spent 5 seasons with Ipswich however it appears a swap to Northern Pride in 2022 was simply what he wanted with the Cowboys providing him a chance. It’s an enormous turnaround for Christian, who thought-about giving up the sport 18 months in the past. The Kirwan State High product was tipped for stardom as an adolescent and is even a previous recipient of the Peter Sterling Medal as Australia’s greatest schoolboy.
ADAM COOK (halfback/fullback)
The 22-year-old native junior was launched from Raiders initially of 2021 to hitch the Mackay Cutters. He signed with the Warriors on a train-and-trial for 2022 however after 5 video games for Queensland Cup feeder aspect, the Dolphins, received a launch to return to the Cutters. He made his NRL debut at 19-years outdated however is but so as to add to that tally.
KYLE SCHNEIDER (hooker)
The former Australian Schoolboys consultant was developed within the Eels’ system earlier than linking up with Mackay Cutters this yr. The 22-year-old performed each recreation of the season and made his worldwide debut for Scotland within the World Cup.
EELS
Top 30 spots to fill: 3
Available improvement contracts: 3
ELIE EL-ZAKHEM (second row)
A dependable second-rower that punched out 80 minutes in all the 21 video games he performed this yr for the Eels’ NSW Cup aspect. The 24-year-old averaged 134 operating metres and 29 tackles per recreation with a 94.6 per cent deal with effectivity. El-Zakhem, who joined the Eels from the Bulldogs in 2020, can also be a Lebanon worldwide and began in all 4 of the nation’s World Cup video games.
LARRY MUAGUTUTIA (prop)
The Eels have gotten a very good one in Larry Muagututia — and what ought to excite followers is the actual fact he seems as much as co-captain Junior Paulo. Muagututia was named within the 2020 Schoolboy Cup crew of the match, then claimed the Eels’ SG Ball Player of the Year and Players’ Player awards in 2021. He received a style of Jersey Flegg this yr and in addition represented NSW within the underneath 19s Origin — operating for 106 metres and making 18 tackles with only one miss within the 28 minutes he spent on the sphere.
JORDAN RANKIN (fullback/halves)
No surprises to see the Eels retain veteran playmaker Jordan Rankin. The 30-year-old’s maturity and selflessness as a participant impressed a lot that he grew to become captain/coach of the membership’s NSW Cup crew mid-year when Ryan Carr was promoted Brad Arthur’s employees. Rankin — often called the youngest participant to make their debut in NRL historical past — has a historical past within the halves however seems equally at house at fullback too.He has 40 NRL video games to his title in addition to 47 NSW Cup video games and 120 Super League video games.
JAYDEN YATES (lock)
The up-and-coming lock graduated from the Eels’ Jersey Flegg aspect to play 13 NSW Cup video games this yr, slotting in at halfback and second row in addition to his most popular place of lock.
PANTHERS
Top 30 spots to fill: 4
Available improvement contracts: 3
DAEON AMITUANAI (winger)
Joined the Panthers from the Warriors this yr and began the yr in Jersey Flegg earlier than getting a chance in NSW Cup in the course of the Origin interval — after which retaining it. Amituanai scored 9 tries in 11 Cup video games, averaged 118 operating metres per recreation and completed the season with 40 deal with breaks.
JOHN FAIUMU (second row)
An important alternative for the 30-year-old who has bided his time within the Panthers system for years. Faiumu was a daily for Penrith’s Ron Massey Cup’s feeder aspect St Mary’s earlier than nailing down a spot in NSW Cup final season. He featured in each recreation of 2022 and was one of many solely part-timers within the crew.
CONNOR MASON (hooker/halves)
At 20-years outdated, Connor Mason remains to be eligible for Jersey Flegg however performed three NSW Cup video games for Penrith final season. The native junior educated with the NRL squad for six weeks throughout final yr’s pre-season and will get one other alternative to show why he ought to keep on all season.
RYLEY SMITH (hooker)
Panthers followers already know all about Ryley Smith given he’s been earmarked as the long run No.9. He’s a former Australian Schoolboy and has additionally represented his nation in cricket at an underneath 18s degree. Smith has an analogous enjoying type to his namesake Brandon Smith — and may fill in at lock too.
LUKE SOMMERTON (hooker)
With Api Koroisau off to the Tigers, the Panthers are paying additional consideration to their hooking shares over the summer time — and don’t be shocked to see and listen to extra about Luke Sommerton. Sommerton was a daily off the bench in NSW Cup and severely impressed coach Peter Wallace, who’s stoked to see the Patrician Brothers product get this chance.
MATT STIMSON (centre)
An damage hindered 22-year-old Matt Stimson to simply eight NSW Cup video games final season however his work ethic at coaching was greater than sufficient to impress the teaching employees and earn him a chance with the NRL squad. Stimson, the brother of Titans recruit Joe, will put his job as a carpenter on maintain to spend the summer time coaching.
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DRAGONS
Top 30 spots to fill: 4
Available improvement contracts: 2
RYAN COUCHMAN and TOBY COUCHMAN (each second row)
The native juniors — and an identical twins — have been given their first NRL pre-season alternative after that includes for the Illawarra Steelers in SG Ball this yr. The pair favor the second row however spent a while final season at prop too. The brothers share a little bit of pleasant competitors however Ryan received the bounce final yr when he was named within the Australian Schoolboys benefit crew. Toby responded by incomes choice for NSW within the Under 19s Origin this yr enjoying two NSW Cup video games.
DYLAN EGAN (second row/centre)
The Gerringong Lions junior captained Kiama High to a grand closing win within the NSW State Combined High Schools competitors in September and was named participant of the match. Like the Couchman brothers, Dylan Egan will get his alternative after that includes for the Illawarra Steelers in SG Ball earlier this yr and his pace has impressed
HAELE FINAU (hooker)
Victorian-born Haele Finau joins the Dragons from the Storm system after spending the final two seasons enjoying for Queensland Cup feeder aspect Brisbane Tigers. The 22-year-old has impressed early and is alleged to be a very good likelihood of touchdown a Top 30 deal. His youthful brother, Sione — a winger — has additionally joined the membership on a one-year improvement deal.
ZACH HERRING (halves)
The five-eighth has progressed by the Dragons’ decrease grades and spent majority of 2022 in Jersey Flegg however get seven video games in NSW Cup. He had a standout recreation in Round 19, organising three tries, operating for 112 metres, getting 5 deal with busts and making 22 tackles. A Wollongong product, Herring is most at house within the halves however may cowl hooker if want be.
AARON JOHNSON (prop)
The 21-year-old spent a lot of the season in Jersey Flegg however was rewarded with a NSW Cup debut within the closing spherical — and celebrated with a strive. Johnson has impressed veteran prop Aaron Woods, who believes he’s bodily able to tackle the massive boys.
ALEX LOBB (winger)
The 20-year-old goalkicking exterior again has progressed by the Dragons’ system that includes within the membership’s SG Ball, Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup sides. He performed 10 video games on the wing in Cup final season, scoring in 4 consecutive video games. Away from the sphere Lobb is learning a Bachelor of Exercise Science.
DAN RUSSELL (second row/centre)
At 27-years outdated Dan Russell is a little bit of a late-bloomer however has lots to supply. He arrives to the Dragons with 85 video games value of Queensland Cup expertise and has beforehand frolicked within the Cowboys’ high squad. Russell is a Papua New Guinea worldwide, that includes in each the mid-season Test and the World Cup — and it was PNG’s teaching director Shane Flanagan who helped him land the train-and-trial again in June.
TREIGH STEWART (fullback)
The Batemans Bay product caught the attention of the Dragons again in 2018 when he was named Player of the Year for the Laurie Daley Cup. He’s been within the Red V system ever since and was part of the 2019 SG Ball premiership-winning crew alongside Tyrell Sloan, Jayden Sullivan and Talatau Amone. The 21-year-old is a speedy fullback that has additionally performed on the wing. One to keep watch over.
JACOB WEBSTER (prop)
The native junior featured in SG Ball, Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup this yr — and earnt a call-up for NSW’s underneath 19s Origin crew.
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RABBITOHS
Top 30 spots to fill: 0
Available improvement contracts: 3
ROMANO COOK (hooker)
Joined the membership in 2021 from the Sharks and is a member of the Black Rabbits Elite Player Development squad. He featured within the Charity Shield initially of the yr and after spending a lot of the season in Jersey Flegg was rewarded with 5 NSW Cup video games. No relation to NRL star Damien Cook.
SHALLIN FULLER (five-eighth)
The 22-year-old is hoping luck is on his aspect after an damage blew his possibilities on the Titans. Fuller signed a one-year improvement contract with the Titans for 2022 however suffered a tibial fracture in a trial recreation in March and was sidelined for the whole season. Prior to his damage, Fuller was a standout for Burleigh in Queensland Cup in 2021, scoring seven tries and organising 14 in 12 video games.
LOUIS GROSSEMY (second row/lock)
After captaining the Rabbitohs SG Ball crew — and being named Player of the Year — Louis Grossemy graduated to the membership’s Jersey Flegg aspect. The 19-year-old juggles his footy together with his job as a private coach, whereas additionally learning a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Management. Grossemy represented France within the European Under 19s Championship earlier this yr and is held in excessive regard by the membership.
LIAM LE BLANC (prop/lock)
An 18-year-old graduate of the Rabbitohs’ southeast Queensland Elite Player Development program, Liam Le Blanc represented the Maroons on this yr’s Under 19s Qld Origin and is equally gifted in rugby union too. The membership see him as an analogous participant to Jai Arrow and whereas he’s simply on a coaching contract for pre-season he’s already locked in on a improvement deal for 2024.
AARON MACEY (centre/fullback)
A South Sydney junior that captained the membership’s Harold Matthews aspect in 2021 and was named the crew’s ‘best back.’ The 18-year-old graduated to SG Ball this yr and slotted in at each fullback and centre.
HAIZYN MELLARS (centre/wing)
The New Zealand-born Haizyn Mellars stands at 193cm tall and weighs 90kg — and he’s solely 18-years outdated. He featured for the Maroons on this yr’s Under 19s Origin and has additionally represented Queensland in basketball at an underneath 18s degree. The son over former NRL participant Vince Mellars and former New Zealand Olympian and nationwide basketball consultant Charmain Mellars. He’s already locked in on a improvement contract for 2024 and Top 30 deal for 2025.
JAXSON RAHME (second-row)
The highly effective 19-year-old joined the Rabbitohs from the Tigers initially of 2022 and wasted no time in impressing. The 185cm, 100kg ahead was a member of the 2021 Australian Schoolboys crew and made his worldwide debut for Lebanon within the World Cup.
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ROOSTERS
Top 30 spots to fill: 3
Available improvement contracts: 3
DANE AUKAFOLAU (second row)
A well-deserved alternative for the towering second-rower, who punched out 80 minutes in each recreation besides one this yr for NSW Cup aspect Mounties. Has a very good offload and footwork from his historical past within the centres. The 25-year-old has performed 91 NSW Cup video games over the past six seasons and is for certain to impress Trent Robinson.
JOSH BEVAN (second row)
The Bilambil Jets junior has been within the Roosters’ system since 2017 after being scouted at a state carnival in Cairns. Bevan educated with the NRL squad within the lead-up to his 2021 SG Ball season and is having fun with one other alternative within the hopes of cementing a spot in one of many membership’s two NSW Cup sides.
JAMES COYNE (fullback/centre)
Joins the Roosters from the Sharks system and earlier than that was with the Dragons, the place he was named SG Ball Player of the Year in 2018. Coyne — the son of Dragons nice Mark — spent majority of the yr with Glebe in Ron Massey Cup however did get two video games with the Newtown Jets.
KURT DE LUIS (prop)
An absolute workhorse and top-of-the-line defenders in NSW Cup this yr, Kurt De Luis is a brand new face on the Roosters after spending the final couple of seasons with Manly. The 26-year-old usually received by 80 minutes at prop in Cup and make upwards of 30 tackles with not often a miss. The Perth-born prop performs together with his coronary heart on his sleeve and may all the time be heard encouraging his teammates from the grandstand.
WILLIAM FAKATOUMAFI (fullback/centre)
The 21-year-old New Zealand product has been plucked from the Panthers’ system after a strong season in Jersey Flegg and a NSW Cup debut within the centres. Prior to becoming a member of the Panthers he was at Warriors.
KYRON FEKITOA (centre)
A member of the Roosters’ SG Ball crew that made this yr’s grand closing that moved into the Jersey Flegg aspect later within the season.
GUY HAMILTON (halfback)
The 27-year-old joins the Roosters after a breakout season with Titans feeder aspect, Burleigh Bears the place he scored six tries and arrange 28 in 22 video games to be named Queensland Cup’s Halfback of the Year. The Brisbane product, who performed underneath 20s with the Bulldogs, has 113 video games value of reserve grade expertise.
TUI KATOA (wing)
After overcoming a mind aneurysm, staph an infection and coronary heart murmur in 2021, former Bulldog Tui Katoa received again on the sphere this yr with Mounties in NSW Cup. The 23-year-old performed 15 video games however after his Top 30 cope with the Bulldogs expired is chasing a chance with the Roosters. Katoa is the brother of Sharks winger Sione and is a former NSW underneath 20s consultant.
ETHAN KING (fullback/wing)
At 20-years outdated Ethan King remains to be eligible for Jersey Flegg however performed 11 NSW Cup video games this yr — six at fullback and 5 on the wing. He’s nonetheless a few years off enjoying first grade however with the Roosters coming into two groups into NSW Cup subsequent season he’ll cement a spot from Round 1 after gaining additional expertise over the summer time.
TYLER MORIARTY (hooker)
The younger hooker had a season to recollect. He performed SG Ball, Jersey Flegg and even received a style of NSW Cup too. Moriarty — a Central Coast product — was additionally picked for NSW within the underneath 19s Origin.
JUNIOR PAUGA (centre)
A brand new face after spending the final couple of years on the Tigers. Pauga, 26, has needed to overcome a horror run of accidents in his profession together with a damaged femur and ACL and MCL ruptures. He performed underneath 20s with the Warriors earlier than becoming a member of Wynnum Manly in Queensland Cup after which signing with the Tigers mid-2021. Got an NRL debut not lengthy after and added two extra video games to his tally. Will present the Roosters some much-needed exterior again depth.
ETHAN ROBERTS (second row)
He may nonetheless be 17-years outdated however Ethan Roberts is already in demand. The Rabbitohs chased him and even tried to woo him with a assured Top 30 spot, however he knocked them again to remain loyal to the Roosters. The Paddington product was the Roosters’ Harold Matthews Player of the Year and chosen in an prolonged Junior Blues squad final month.
JORDAN SWANN (centre)
This might be Jordan Swann’s second style of an NRL pre-season having educated with the highest squad final summer time too. He spent a lot of the yr in Jersey Flegg however did get a NSW Cup debut in Round 8. Swann excelled in each rugby league and rugby union as an adolescent and first joined the Roosters’ system as a 15-year-old of their Harold Matthews crew.
Top 30 spots to fill: 1
Available improvement contracts: 2
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TIGERS
Top 30 spots to fill: 3
Available improvement contracts: 3
JAHREAM BULA (fullback/exterior again)
A product of the well-known rugby league nursery Keebra Park State High, Jahream Bula was found by the Titans again in 2019 after simply two video games of rugby league. Before that he was a budding basketball participant. He joined the Tigers this yr and impressed the Tigers’ teaching employees together with his efforts in Jersey Flegg.
ZANE CAMROUX (halfback)
The younger playmaker is the son of former Tigers participant and coach, Peter and has loads of potential. He bounced between Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup final season and has been specializing in studying the artwork of recreation administration. Camroux os a product of Holy Cross College is the previous recipient of the varsity’s Athletes Cup — a prestigious award introduced to their most excellent contributor to sport.
BEN HOUSTON (prop)
A rugby union convert that’s recent off a code swap to chase his NRL dream. Ben Houston is a product of St Joseph’s College and captained Randwick’s First XV earlier this yr. At 196cm and 104kg, the 23-year-old cuts an imposing determine and is being taken care of by new recruit David Klemmer.
TREY PENI (wing)
Another graduate of Keebra Park State High — actually Trey Peni even captained the varsity’s rugby league crew in 2020. The highly effective and aggressive exterior again is again for his second full-time pre-season having joined the NRL squad final summer time too. Away from the sphere is a professional barber after finishing a course with a few teammates earlier this yr.
TONY SUKKAR (prop)
A goalkicking prop that nailed a sideline conversion for Balmain in an SG Ball closing earlier this yr — and claimed the crew’s ‘Best Forward’ award. Tony Sukkar has been within the Tigers’ system since 2020 when he performed within the membership’s Harold Matthews aspect and will get his first alternative with the NRL squad.