Post by Mackdadday on Feb 21, 2019 5:03:51 GMT
All Star Rugby League contract time is a world where fans worldwide can recover from their finals fever hangovers and seem a sprinlke of hope left in this world as their beloved teams strive to climb up in this god-forsaken world of referees and tries and grubbers. Champions Hull will be at the lower end of the stick in terms of money available whereas Sydney, Gold Coast and Glasgow will be eyeing the player pool with the eyes of madmen. Here is ace reporter, Sonny Googly-Buttocks Jr, with a run down of what to expect:
Adelaide Attitude - 1,825,000
Adelaide have more cash than usual this season and will be likely looking to shore up their front row and prop rotation. With Taumalolo and Matterson lost to the birds, a top prop and or second rower would hit the spot.
Likely Targets:Daniel Alvaro, Matt Gillett, Martian Tapau
Auckland Orcas:1,534,000
Auckland were devastated at the last hurdle this season and will look to bring something a little different into their team. Auckland could use some fire power in the backs while also getting themselves a hard hitting second rower. Don't be surprised if local favourite Sam Burgess is highest on the shopping list.
Likely targets:Sam Burgess, Martin Tapau, Jason Tauamalolo, Josh Addo-Carr
Brisbane Cougars:1,350,000
An usual season for perrenial finalists Brisbane as they teetered mid to lower table. Brisbane boast a strong squad as usual with the problem being a distinct lack of excitement in the backs and at hooker.
Likely targets:James Roberts,Greg Inglis, Jarryd Hayne, James Roby, Paul McShane
Canberra Carnage:980,000
Canberra had a season to forget yet still decided to remain with extending most of their off contract players. The loss of Paul Vaughen and Josh Papalli will be felt and the Carnage desperately need to get their usually formidable forward rotation up to par.
Likely Targets:Josh Papalii, Paul Vaughen, Alex Twal
Capetown Ravens:1,310,000
Capetwon have already boosted their backline significantly in the offseason and will be looking to secure an a grade hooker and lock to press their claims for a championship in 2019.
Like Targets:Cameron Smith, James Roby, Sam Burgess, Jason Taumalolo, Nathan Brown
Darwin Dragons:90,000
The infamous horders of the ASRL, Coach Dino will likely be just keeping an eye on bidding from the darkness with his rsc team a well-known hunting grounds for young talent.
Likely targets:Loco Poco
Fairfield Stallions:1,225,000
Fairfield are an unpredictable bunch come bidding time. A bee's dick from making the finals last season Fairfield will need to get more formidabble in the forwards and backs.
Likely Targets:Wade Graham,Boyd Cordner, Ryan Matterson
Glasgow Reapers:2,030,000
Glasgow have slowly been building for the last two seasons and this time is a big chance to finally get something they have never had. A top-shelf halfback. Depth will also be something pressing young Simons cerebral buttons.
Likely targets:Dale Cherry Evans, Matt Moylan, Richie Myler, Greg Inglis, Josh Addo-Carr, James Roberts
Gold Coast Crusade:2,795,000
Many will say that Gold Coast has experienced a wave of success in the last few seasons despite a limited roster. So with almost 3 million in the bank, they will have a chance to do wonders. Generally a loyalist to his players, Coach Matt will likely be affected to resign Sonny-Bill Williams, Liam Marshall and others at a better price.
Likely Targets:Sonny-Bill Williams, Jason Taumalolo, Sam Burgess, Liam Marshall, Tom Davies
Hull KR:555,000
Reigning champions Hull don't have as much to spend as other teams but known as a wise purchaser, he will be looking to pick up some English talent under the noses of less knowlegable competitors.
Likely Targets:Alex Walmsley, Richie Myler, Leroy Cudjoe
Melbourne Monsters:1,620,000
Shock 2018/19 minor premiers Melbourne are all about depth. Expect Melbourne to try and sign players to fill a gap and maybe a good half to push them that one spot higher in 2019.
Likely Targets:James Roberts, Greg Inglis, Richie Myler,
Sydney Oilers:2,760,000
At last at last Sydney can purchase themselves a decent halfback to compliment young Richardson. Sydney have never had such opportunity to boost their squad and finally get the covered championship. Unfortunately their asrl dollar will need to stretch as they need a top half, top hooker, and some topline forwards in the prop, second row and lock positions.
Likely Targets:Dale Cherry-Evans, Matt Moylan, James Roby, Jason Taumalolo, Sam Burgess, Martin Tapau
Adelaide Attitude - 1,825,000
Adelaide have more cash than usual this season and will be likely looking to shore up their front row and prop rotation. With Taumalolo and Matterson lost to the birds, a top prop and or second rower would hit the spot.
Likely Targets:Daniel Alvaro, Matt Gillett, Martian Tapau
Auckland Orcas:1,534,000
Auckland were devastated at the last hurdle this season and will look to bring something a little different into their team. Auckland could use some fire power in the backs while also getting themselves a hard hitting second rower. Don't be surprised if local favourite Sam Burgess is highest on the shopping list.
Likely targets:Sam Burgess, Martin Tapau, Jason Tauamalolo, Josh Addo-Carr
Brisbane Cougars:1,350,000
An usual season for perrenial finalists Brisbane as they teetered mid to lower table. Brisbane boast a strong squad as usual with the problem being a distinct lack of excitement in the backs and at hooker.
Likely targets:James Roberts,Greg Inglis, Jarryd Hayne, James Roby, Paul McShane
Canberra Carnage:980,000
Canberra had a season to forget yet still decided to remain with extending most of their off contract players. The loss of Paul Vaughen and Josh Papalli will be felt and the Carnage desperately need to get their usually formidable forward rotation up to par.
Likely Targets:Josh Papalii, Paul Vaughen, Alex Twal
Capetown Ravens:1,310,000
Capetwon have already boosted their backline significantly in the offseason and will be looking to secure an a grade hooker and lock to press their claims for a championship in 2019.
Like Targets:Cameron Smith, James Roby, Sam Burgess, Jason Taumalolo, Nathan Brown
Darwin Dragons:90,000
The infamous horders of the ASRL, Coach Dino will likely be just keeping an eye on bidding from the darkness with his rsc team a well-known hunting grounds for young talent.
Likely targets:Loco Poco
Fairfield Stallions:1,225,000
Fairfield are an unpredictable bunch come bidding time. A bee's dick from making the finals last season Fairfield will need to get more formidabble in the forwards and backs.
Likely Targets:Wade Graham,Boyd Cordner, Ryan Matterson
Glasgow Reapers:2,030,000
Glasgow have slowly been building for the last two seasons and this time is a big chance to finally get something they have never had. A top-shelf halfback. Depth will also be something pressing young Simons cerebral buttons.
Likely targets:Dale Cherry Evans, Matt Moylan, Richie Myler, Greg Inglis, Josh Addo-Carr, James Roberts
Gold Coast Crusade:2,795,000
Many will say that Gold Coast has experienced a wave of success in the last few seasons despite a limited roster. So with almost 3 million in the bank, they will have a chance to do wonders. Generally a loyalist to his players, Coach Matt will likely be affected to resign Sonny-Bill Williams, Liam Marshall and others at a better price.
Likely Targets:Sonny-Bill Williams, Jason Taumalolo, Sam Burgess, Liam Marshall, Tom Davies
Hull KR:555,000
Reigning champions Hull don't have as much to spend as other teams but known as a wise purchaser, he will be looking to pick up some English talent under the noses of less knowlegable competitors.
Likely Targets:Alex Walmsley, Richie Myler, Leroy Cudjoe
Melbourne Monsters:1,620,000
Shock 2018/19 minor premiers Melbourne are all about depth. Expect Melbourne to try and sign players to fill a gap and maybe a good half to push them that one spot higher in 2019.
Likely Targets:James Roberts, Greg Inglis, Richie Myler,
Sydney Oilers:2,760,000
At last at last Sydney can purchase themselves a decent halfback to compliment young Richardson. Sydney have never had such opportunity to boost their squad and finally get the covered championship. Unfortunately their asrl dollar will need to stretch as they need a top half, top hooker, and some topline forwards in the prop, second row and lock positions.
Likely Targets:Dale Cherry-Evans, Matt Moylan, James Roby, Jason Taumalolo, Sam Burgess, Martin Tapau
