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WHERE TO FOR MANLY, CARNEY?

Trent Hodkinson is off the market and Manly is no closer to signing a halves partner for Daly Cherry-Evans.

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So does this open the door for Todd Carney to land an NRL lifeline?

With the salary cap drama still hanging over their heads, they’ll likely need a cheap option to fill the roster vacancy left by Blake Green and that’s where the former Dally M medallist could come in - potentially on NRL minimum wage.

New Pride recruit Todd Carney. Source: News Corp Australia

When contacted by Market Watch, Carney joked: “I’d walk to Manly if it meant getting a start in the NRL.”

Contracted to Queensland Cup side the Northern Pride on a deal reportedly worth $100,000, Carney could fit under the salary cap at a bottom-dollar deal worth $85,000 if an NRL offer came his way.

ROOSTERS RETAIN HITMAN

He’s become the hit-man of the Roosters pack and he’s all locked up.

The Roosters have rewarded Zane Tetevano’s form from last season with a new deal.

Not only has he re-signed until the end of 2019 but the club has upgraded his existing deal.

Zane Tetevano of the Roosters looks on. Source: AAP

The 12-month extension is as much a reward for Tetevano as it is for the club who took a punt on him.

After gifting the 27-year-old a lifeline last year following a string of serious off-field issues, the forward delivered on his potential and repaid the faith.

COOTE KEEN ON SORTING FUTURE

Off-contract North Queensland fullback Lachlan Coote is set to become one of the most in-demand players in the game.

In search of a three-to-four-year-deal, this contract looms as Coote’s most important yet and potential suitors will need to pay.

Market Watch understands the premiership winner’s asking price is starting at $750,000-a-season.

Coote took a hit in order to stay in Townsville last time he was off-contract despite having no shortage of interest from other clubs.

While Coote is yet to start talks with the Cowboys, his manager Mark Stewart told Market Watch his client is eager to get the ball rolling.

Lachlan Coote of the Cowboys gestures to the crowd. Source: AAP

“While our preference at this point is to remain at the Cowboys, there’s always uncertainty around these situations and we would have no issue with exploring his options at other NRL clubs at this point in his career,” Stewart told Market Watch.

“Cootey would like to get it done soon

“His preference is to get it done before the season starts.”

As one of the more consistent players in the game, Coote will have no shortage of contenders for his signature.

The last time Coote came off contract, St George Illawarra were keen on luring him to the joint venture.

With uncertainty around their No.1, they could again enter the mix but the Tigers, Titans, Bulldogs and Rabbitohs also have question marks over their long-term fullbacks.

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GUN TEEN HALF LANDS NEW DEAL

Alexander Brimson at the Titans camp in Toowoomba. Source: Supplied

The Titans have re-signed one of their most exciting prospects until the end of 2020.

The club’s NYC player of the year last season, Alexander Brimson is a half with a wealth of potential.

While he’s yet to make his NRL debut, the Gold Coast are backing the teenage halves prospect to make the jump from 20s while he’s still eligible to play in the Jersey Flegg competition.

Most notably a halfback, Brimson can also play fullback.

The 19-year-old was recently part of Queensland’s Under 20s Emerging Origin camp.

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RABBITS FORWARD RETIRES

Anthony Cherrington of the Rabbitohs looks dejected after a loss. Source: Getty Images

Anthony Cherrington has hung up his boots.

The 29-year-old returned to the NRL last season after five years in the NRL wilderness playing park footy to cap off a remarkable return.

A backrower who was once likened to Sonny Bill Williams in his younger years, Cherrington had a horror run with injury which saw him leave the Roosters after 19 games over five seasons.

Linking with South Sydney in 2017, Cherrington played five games for the club after impressing in the Queensland Cup the year before.

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RAIDERS START TABLING DEALS

Some of Canberra’s biggest names are off-contract this season.

The likes of Blake Austin, Luke Bateman, Shannon Boyd, Josh Papalii, Junior Paulo, Aidan Sezer and Iosia Soliola are all only signed until the end of 2018.

Paulo, 24, is a priority for the club and a player they have been negotiating with since last season.

The prop is looking at a two-year extension but he’s not the only one to be offered a new deal.

Junior Paulo of the Raiders celebrates after scoring a try. Source: AAP

The Raiders have tabled offers to a handful of players with deals expected to be signed off before the season starts next month.

“We met with managers last week about all our boys,” Mulholland told the Market Watch podcast.

“We’ll have some final proposals over the next couple of weeks to them. We’d like to secure a couple of boys before the season starts.

“That’s what it’s about, getting consistency in your roster. This will be the fourth or fifth year we’ve had a pretty settled roster.

“To me it’s great to be able to do that before the season starts (but) the coach will be the one to press the button and say let’s get it done or not.”

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OFF-CONTRACT LIST FOR 2018

BRONCOS

Corey Allan, Corey Oates, Jamayne Isaako, Tom Opacic, Moses Pangai, Tevita Pangai, Korbin Sims, Jaydn Su’a, Sam Thaiday, Matt Lodge, Sam Tagataese, Shaun Nona, Marion Seve, Jake Turpin, Gehamat Shibasaki, Todd Murphy, Sam Scarlett, George Fai

Coach: Wayne Bennett (until 2019)

Leaving: David Mead (Immediately to Catalans until 2020)

RAIDERS

Masivesi Dakuwaqa, Blake Austin, Luke Bateman, Jarrett Bolland, Cooper Bambling, Shannon Boyd, Bill Cullen, Dunamis Lui, Jack Murchie, Sitiveni Moceidreke, Siliva Havili, Michael Oldfield, Daniel Keir, Jacob McGrath, Josh Papalii, Junior Paulo, Paul Roach, Aidan Sezer, Iosia Soliola, Craig Garvey, Charlie Gubb (club option for 2019)

Coach: Ricky Stuart (until 2020)

New deal: Elliot Whitehead (until 2020), Nick Cotric (until 2020), Royce Hunt (until 2019), Josh Hodgson (until 2022)

Leaving: Kurt Baptiste (Immediately to Leigh until end of 2018)

BULLDOGS

Brett Morris scores with a run down the wing. Source: News Corp Australia

Clay Priest, Tom Carr, Josh Cleeland, Greg Eastwood, Asipeli Fine, Matt Frawley, Kayne Kalache, Elie El-Zakhem, Lachlan Lewis, Rhyse Martin, Brett Morris, Josh Morris, Zac Woolford, Jeremy Marshall-King, Mason Cerruto (club option for 2019), Lachlan Burr

Coach: Dean Pay (signed until 2019)

New deal: Raymond Faitala-Mariner (until 2020), Brandon Wakeham (until 2020)

Released: Brenko Lee (Immediate release to Titans until 2018)

SHARKS

Jayson Bukuya, Kurt Dillon, Paul Gallen, Edrick Lee, Ricky Leutele, Luke Lewis, Blake Manowski, Joseph Paulo, James Segeyaro, Bessie Aufaga-Toomaga, Kurt Dillon, William Kennedy, Clayton Uia, Jesse Ramien

Coach: Shane Flanagan (signed until 2019)

TITANS

Dale Copley, Anthony Don, Kane Elgey, Jai Whitbread, Keegan Hipgrave, John Olive, Paterika Vaivai, Brendan Elliot, Ryan Simpkins, Jack Stockwell, Kiah Cooper, Mitch Rein (player option for 2019), Will Matthews

Coach: Garth Brennan (signed until 2020)

New deal: Ashley Taylor (until 2021), Phillip Sami (until 2020), Moeaki Fotuaika (until 2021), Alexander Brimson (until 2020)

Leaving: Dan Sarginson (Immediate release to Wigan)

SEA EAGLES

Cade Cust, Jackson Hastings, Jack Gosiewski, Lewis Brown, Cameron Cullen, Lachlan Croker, Brian Kelly, Apisai Koroisau, Shaun Lane, Darcy Lussick, Curtis Sironen, Akuila Uate, Jonathan Wright

Coach: Trent Barrett (signed until 2020)

New deal: Tom Wright (until 2019)

STORM

Scott Drinkwater, Sandor Earl, Tim Glasby, Ryley Jacks, Tui Kamikamica, Felise Kaufusi, Justin Olam, Billy Slater, Cameron Smith, Young Tonumaipea, Ryan Hoffman, Sale Finau, Louis Geraghty, Harry Grant, Kayleb Milne, Junior Ratuvu, Lachlan Timms, Billy Walters

Coach: Craig Bellamy (signed until 2018)

New deal: Curtis Scott (until 2021)

WARRIORS

Issac Luke of the Warriors comes off the field. Source: Getty Images

Manaia Cherrington, Sam Lisone, Matiu Love-Henry, Issac Luke, Simon Mannering, Anthony Gelling, Ken Maumalo, Junior Pauga, Nathaniel Roache, Zac Santo, Patrick Sipley, Jazz Tevaga, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Coach: Stephen Kearney (until 2019)

KNIGHTS

Tyrone Amey, Pat Mata’utia, Sione Mata’utia, Jacob Lillyman, Jamie Buhrer, Matt Cooper, Cory Denniss, Tom Hughes, Josh King, Brock Lamb, Junior Roqica, Nick Meaney, Dylan Phythian, Ken Sio, Tom Starling, Luke Yates, Zac Hosking, Christian Hazard, Jack Johns, Brent Naden, Jack Johns

Coach: Nathan Brown (signed until 2018)

New deal: Jacob Saifiti (until 2020), Daniel Saifiti (until 2020), Sam Stone (until 2020)

Leaving: Jack Cogger (Bulldogs from 2019 until 2020), Trent Hodkinson (Immediate release to Cronulla until 2018)

COWBOYS

Javid Bowen, Josh Chudleigh, Lachlan Coote, Shaun Fensom, Jake Granville, Sam Hoare, Francis Molo, Shaun Hudson, Marcus Jensen, Kyle Laybutt, Kane Linnett, Ethan Lowe, Michael Morgan, Justin O’Neill, Emry Pere, Johnathan Thurston, Antonio Winterstein, Shane Wright, Kurt Wiltshire

Coach: Paul Green (signed until 2018)

EELS

Daniel Alvaro, Dane Aukafolau, Kirisome Auva’a, Jarryd Hayne, Nathan Brown, Nathan Davis, David Gower, George Jennings, Cameron King, Suaia Matagi, Jack Morris, Reed Mahoney, Kaysa Pritchard, Beau Scott, Will Smith, Peni Terepo, Siosaia Vave, Sean Keppie, Greg Leleisiuao, Marata Niukore, Tony Williams, Blaise Barnes

Coach: Brad Arthur (until 2019)

PANTHERS

Oliver Clark, Viliame Kikau, Josh Mansour, Peter Wallace, Tyrone Phillips, Soni Luke, Jayden Walker, Mitchell Revell, Joe Peato, Samuel Martin-Savage, Adam Keighran, Stefano Hala, Allan Fitzgibbon, James Conroy, Chad O’Donnell, Joey Peato, Tom Skinner, Corey Waddell, Jack Hetherington, Jarome Luai, Kaide Ellis, Nick Lui-Toso

Coach: Anthony Griffin (until 2020)

New deal: Dylan Edwards (until 2020), Tyrone May (until 2020), Isaah Yeo (2021)

Leaving: Leilani Latu (Immediate release to Titans until 2020), Bryce Cartwright (Immediate release to Titans until 2021)

RABBITOHS

Braidon Burns, Billy Brittain, Jason Clark, Robbie Farah, Tyrell Fuimaono, Hymel Hunt, Robert Jennings, John Sutton, Adam Doueihi, Connor Tracey, Mark Nicholls, Jesse Martin, Jacob Gagan, Junior Tatola, Vincent Leuluai

Coach: Anthony Seibold (until 2019)

Re-signed: George Burgess (until 2019), Thomas Burgess (until 2019), Sam Burgess (until 2019), Cody Walker (until 2020)

Leaving: Angus Crichton (Roosters from 2019 until 2021)

DRAGONS

Matt Dufty celebrates scoring a try. Source: News Corp Australia

Leeson Ah Mau, Reuben Garrick, Patrick Herbert, Josh Kerr, Jeremy Latimore, Jason Nightingale, Ash Nisbet, Jordan Pereira, Hame Sele, Mitchell Allgood

Coach: Paul McGregor (until 2019)

New deal: Cameron McInnes (until 2021), Luciano Leilua (until 2020), Matt Dufty (until 2019)

Leaving: Joel Thompson (pre-season 2018 to Manly until 2019)

ROOSTERS

Boyd Cordner, Blake Ferguson, Joseph Manu, Dean Matterson, Chris Smith, Eloni Vunakece, Paul Momirovski, Mitch Cornish, Brock Gray, Lachlan Lam, Reece Robinson

New deal: Isaac Liu (until 2021), Luke Keary (until 2021), Jake Friend (until 2020), Zane Tetevano (until 2019)

Coach: Trent Robinson (until 2019)

Leaving: Jayden Nikorima (released), Grant Garvey (released)

TIGERS

Benji Marshall, Esan Marsters, JJ Felise, Tim Grant, Kevin Naiqama, Sauaso Sue, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, Bayley Sironen, Pita Godinet

Coach: Ivan Cleary (until 2020)

Leaving: Moses Suli (Immediate release to Bulldogs until 2020)