The 2021 NRL season is finally over, with clubs now placing their attention toward the off-season in order to finalise their rosters for the new year in hope of matching the Panthers' success.
Ex-Bronco lands at Sea Eagles
Former Brisbane Broncos' prop Ethan Bullemor is the latest signature to land at the Manly Sea Eagles.
Bullemor was released by the Broncos last month amid speculation Manly would be the club to secure the prop's signature.
A young gun who was an important piece off the bench for Kevin Walters in 2021, the former junior Queensland representative will arrive into a competitive middle third rotation at the Sea Eagles.
READ MORE: Bullemor lands Brookvale move
Bulldogs prop taken off the market
English prop Luke Thompson has reportedly been taken off the open market by the Canterbury Bulldogs.
Speculation surrounding the future of the prop had been rampant during the second half of the 2021 season, with other clubs rumoured to be interested in his services.
In addition to that, a number of high-profile signings, including Josh Addo-Carr, Matt Dufty, Matt Burton, Paul Vaughan and Tevita Pangai Junior have left the Bulldogs needing to shake some of their salary cap.
FULL STORY: Englishman tipped to stay at Belmore
Departing Sharks veteran reportedly finds new home
Axed Cronulla forward Aaron Woods is understood to be nearing a deal with the St George Illawarra Dragons for the 2022 season.
Woods was among several Sharks veterans to be notified his services would not be required under incoming coach Craig Fitzgibbon for next season, leaving his future in the NRL unclear.
The Eels and Sea Eagles are among clubs that have been previously linked to the 30-year-old in recent months, who offers 233 games of NRL experience.
READ MORE: Woods on radar of Dragons
Peachey heads Wests
Former Gold Coast Titan Tyrone Peachey has officially signed a two-year deal with the Wests Tigers.
Peachey was one of six Titans let go by the club at the end of the 2021 season, which included Ashley Taylor and Mitch Rein.
It's understood the two-year deal is worth somewhere around the $750,000 mark, or roughly $375,000 per season for the ex-Titan.
FULL STORY: Peachey lands Concord move
The Manly Sea Eagles have confirmed all of Curtis Sironen, Moses Suli, Tevita Funa, Jack Gosiewski, and Zac Saddler will depart the club at the end of 2022.
Only Sironen and Funa have their futures sorted, with Sironen heading to England to play for the St Helens Saints in the Super League, while the 23-year-old Funa will play for the New South Wales Waratahs, with the rugby union club making an official announcement on Wednesday morning.
FULL STORY: Manly confirm list changes for 2022
James Roberts set to be handed NRL last chance deal
Former New South Wales State of Origin centre James Roberts is reportedly set to be handed a last chance crack at the NRL by the Wests Tigers.
His contract with the Tigers expires at the end of the 2021 NRL season after the Tigers decided not to take up the club option in their favour for 2022, with Roberts reportedly on a figure close to $500,000 during his time in the top 30.
READ MORE: Final warning offer made to Jimmy the Jet
Storm to farewell 11 players after failed premiership push
The Melbourne Storm have confirmed an enormous list of players will depart the club after they were knocked out in this year's preliminary final.
The departures of Dale Finucane (Cronulla Sharks), Nicho Hynes (Cronulla Sharks), Josh Addo-Carr (Canterbury Bulldogs), Brenko Lee (Brisbane Broncos), Max King (Canterbury Bulldogs), Aaron Pene (New Zealand Warriors) and Aaron Booth (Gold Coast Titans) were already known, however, the club have added another four players to the list today.
They are young hooker Tyson Smoothy, veteran half Ryley Jacks, 20-year-old five-eighth and Round 25 debutant Daniel Atkinson, and the South Australian Judda Turahui, who was linked with the Canterbury Bulldogs last week.
READ MORE: Melbourne officially part ways with 11 players
Bulldogs confirm tenth signing for 2022
Canterbury have confirmed the signing of South Sydney winger Braidon Burns to a two-year deal.
Burns' signature is the 10th signing for the Bulldogs ahead of the 2022 season, with a bevy of star names venturing to Belmore next year.
Burns brings 40 games of NRL experience to Trent Barrett's aid for next season, having played as a supporting role for the Rabbitohs across the past five seasons.
FULL STORY: Burns becomes a Bulldog
Rabbitohs confirm ten departing players after grand final loss
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have confirmed ten players will exit the club following their tight grand final loss to the Penrith Panthers last Sunday evening.
While it was already announced that Adam Reynolds (Brisbane Broncos), Dane Gagai (Newcastle Knights), Jaydn Su'A (St George Illawarra Dragons), Braidon Burns (Canterbury Bulldogs), Joshua Cook (Canterbury Bulldogs), Patrick Mago (Wigan Warriors) and Benji Marshall (retirement) were already leaving the club, the Rabbitohs have also confirmed Brock Gardner, Troy Dargan and Steven Marsters are also exiting the club.
READ MORE: Bunnies bid farewell to 10 names
Rabbitohs poised to lose young gun to interstate club
South Sydney youngster Brock Gardner is tipped to depart Redfern this off-season in favour of a move to the Raiders.
Gardner, who missed the 2021 season with an Achilles injury sustained early in the year, is believed to be in the sights of Canberra ahead of next season.
With the Raiders looking to bolster their attack, Gardner is believed to be on the move to the nation's capital, according to Wide World of Sports' The Mole.
FULL STORY: Bunny set to hop to nation's capital
Rivals in the running for Eels second-rower
The New Zealand Warriors are reportedly first in line to secure Eel Marata Niukore for season 2023 should things fall into place for them.
The 25-year-old was rumoured to already be speaking to a host of rival clubs in the run-in to the November 1 deadline, however, a name has now been put to a potential suitor.
Niukore is a player that Parramatta wish to keep, but their priority as of current is with the likes of Clint Gutherson, Junior Paulo and Reed Mahoney amongst others.
FULL STORY: Parramatta forward continues to gain interest
Sharks, Warriors set to begin contract battle for rising star
The Cronulla Sharks and New Zealand Warriors have reportedly entered a standoff over boom youngster Luke Metcalf.
A revelation at the back end of the 2021 season, Metcalf came into the Sharks side and immediately starred in the halves.
According to an The Daily Telegraph report, Metcalf is almost certain to sign on with the New Zealand Warriors for 2023, however, the club want him to join in 2022.
FULL STORY: Metcalf gaining interest from across the Tasman
Warriors release controversial prop for overseas opportunities
The New Zealand Warriors have officially released prop Kane Evans from the remainder of his playing contract.
The 29-year-old had originally signed a two-year deal with the Warriors following his time at the Parramatta Eels. He was due to remain at the club until at least the end of the 2022 season.
However, a statement released by the Warriors on Friday morning confirming the release of Evans said that he had been released by mutual consent to chase opportunities in the English Super League.
READ MORE: Evans set for move abroad
Journeyman winger set for Broncos’ lifeline
Nene Macdonald would appear to be on the cusp of signing a deal with yet another NRL club.
The 27-year-old winger with 98 games of first grade experience under his belt will this Sunday play the Queensland Cup grand final with the Norths Devils.
Having previously played for the Sydney Roosters, Gold Coast Titans, St George Illawarra Dragons, North Queensland Cowboys and Cronulla Sharks, the Papua New Guinean flyer went without an NRL contract this season.
READ MORE: Broncos considering offer to flyer
