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HOFFY TO THE BLUE AND GOLD

Round 20

After missing out on signing Jarryd Hayne, Parramatta have made a serious play for Gold Coast star Josh Hoffman.

The Eels have offered the centre-fullback a three-year deal, starting in 2017, pending a release from the final year of his contract.

Market Watch spotted Hoffman and his manager meeting with the Eels in Sydney last week.

Interestingly Hoffman was absent from the Titans’ awards night on Monday.

While 28-year-old Hoffman’s contracted with the Titans next season, he was told earlier in the year he was free to explore his options.

Titans centre Josh Hoffman in action. Source: AAP

It’s understood the Titans are unlikely to stand in his way should he request a release in order to secure his long term future.

Market Watch understand Brad Arthur wants an experienced bigger body to help young gun Bevan French as he continues getting adjusted to life in the NRL.

A lean frame, French has impressed on the wing but still has some filling out to do before playing regular No.1.

Continuing to strengthen their roster for 2017 with cash to splash following the departure of Kieran Foran and retirement of Anthony Watmough, the Eels have made a string of signings in recent weeks including Penrith centre George Jennings, Rabbitohs forward Nathan Brown and re-signing of Brad Takairangi.

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SHARKS GO BIG FOR COOK

Cronulla aren’t messing around in their bid to find a quality replacement for Mick Ennis by throwing a two-year deal worth $600,000 at South Sydney hooker Damien Cook.

The offer comes as NSW Origin No. 9 Robbie Farah rejected an offer from the Sharks in order to sign with the Rabbitohs.

Having missed out on North Queensland rake Rory Kostjasyn last week, the Sharks have upped the ante on the eve of their preliminary final against the Cowboys on Friday.

Stuck behind Farah in Redfern next season, Cook requested a release from his contract over the weekend.

Rabbitohs hooker Damien Cook makes a tackle. Source: News Corp Australia

Aside from playing second fiddle to Farah, Cook has 400,000 reasons to want out of his deal with the Rabbitohs.

The former Bulldog is on a contract worth $200,000 next season and has an opportunity to secure his future, just like former teammate Cameron McInnes has done by joining St George Illawarra.

The Rabbitohs are yet to respond to Cook’s request.

Their reluctance to release Cook should come as no surprise, with the 25-year-old Sutherland product finding form to finish the season.

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ROOSTER FOR LIFE

The Roosters are set to kick off contract talks with Mitchell Pearce which will make him a Rooster for life.

Turning 28 in April next year, the halfback comes off contract at the end of 2017, along with the likes of Luke Brooks, Ben Hunt and Adam Reynolds.

Having played over 200 first grade games with the tri colours, the club don’t want him to leave and neither does Pearce.

“It’s always going to be there. You want to have some stability over the future,” Pearce said.

“I don’t want to leave the Roosters. I love the club. You just keep working hard and good things happen and we’ll work that out down the track.”

Mitchell Pearce as the Prime Minister's X111 squad gathers at Allianz Stadium. Source: News Corp Australia

What makes Pearce’s contract so intriguing is the fact he is operating without a manager.

As equally interesting is that chairman Nick Politis is expected to handle negotiations unless Peter O’Sullivan is cleared to return to work.

O’Sullivan stood down from his post as recruitment officer pending an investigation into his relationship with controversial gambler Eddie Hayson.

The Roosters will begin formal talks for a new deal when Pearce returns from Papua New Guinea where he is representing Australia in the Prime Ministers XIII side.

With no manager, close friend and media guru Tristan Hay, who has been acting as a guide to the star, will assist the process.

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GAL’S DEAL DONE

Cronulla skipper Paul Gallen has confirmed he’ll go around again in 2017 inking a one-year extension with the Sharks.

There has been a suggestion that the lock may retire if the Sharks win the grand final but the new deal puts that speculation to bed.

For coach Shane Flanagan that was never in doubt.

“It won’t matter if we win the comp or get knocked out, Gal will play next year,” Flanagan told Market Watch earlier this month.

“It’s in the process. It’s not a concern or rush for us. If he wants to play again, he’ll play for us. It can be done on the 29th of October, the day before we start training in mine and Gal’s books.

“He’s got more important things to concentrate on at the moment. It’s a bit of interest for everyone else but not us.”

While Cronulla’s fearless leader is playing on, Gallen will be on a reduced wage to what he has earned this season.

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MANLY RECRUITING CONTINUES

Manly have continued to make tweaks to their roster, signing winger Jonathan Wright on a two-year deal.

The 29-year-old spent the past two seasons with the Warriors after stints with Cronulla, Canterbury and Parramatta.

Jonathan Wright of the Warriors is tackled. Source: Getty Images

The Indigenous All Stars representative made his NRL debut back in 2009 and had played 120 games to date and 36 tries.

Last week they announced Blake Green’s signing for the next two seasons.

“Blake gives us what we need,” coach Trent Barrett said.

“He will be a really good foil for Daly Cherry-Evans. He will take a lot of pressure off Daly, especially with his kicking game on the left edge.

“He has been in a good system at Melbourne under Craig Bellamy. Blake is a really great signing for us.”

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BRONCOS BACK EXTENDS

Brisbane centre Marion Seve has signed a one-year extension.

A product of league nursery Keebra Park on the Gold Coast, Seve joined the Broncos this year from Wests Tigers.

A Queensland NYC representative last year, Seve is almost certain to make his NRL debut next season.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Gold Coast halfback Ash Taylor has upgraded and extended his contract until the end of 2018.

“It’s great news for the club and another crucial piece in establishing a bright future for the Titans,” said Titans coach Neil Henry.

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SHHHHH I

Which NRL forward has been in talks with the Waratahs in recent week?

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SHHHHH II

Which hooker looks almost certain to switch clubs before season 2017 kicks off, despite still being contracted for next season?

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SHHHHH III

Cowboys coach Paul Green. Source: News Corp Australia

Which forward has caught the eye of North Queensland?

The Cowboys are desperate to find a replacement for Penrith-bound James Tamou ahead of season 2017.

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OFF CONTRACT LIST FOR 2016

BRISBANE BRONCOS

Carlin Anderson, Francis Molo, Travis Waddell

New deal: Wayne Bennett (until the end of 2019), Jonus Pearson (until 2017), Jaydn Su’A (until end of 2018), Herman Ese’ese (until end of 2017), Kodi Nikorima (until end of 2018), Matt Gillett (until end of 2020), Tom Opacic (until the end of 2018)

Leaving: Dale Copley (Immediate release to Roosters until end of 2018), Brett Grienke (Immediate release to Rabbitohs until end of 2017), Greg Eden (Castleford until end of 2018), Corey Parker (Retiring at end of the season), Jarrod Wallace (Titans until end of 2019), Lachlan Maranta (Rugby at end of season)

CANBERRA RAIDERS

Kurt Baptiste, Rhys Kennedy, Sam Williams

New deal: Josh Hodgson (until the end of 2018), Kato Ottio (from PNG Hunters until end of 2017), Iosia Soliola (until the end of 2018), Jordan Turner (From St Helens until end of 2018), Jeff Lima (until end of 2017), Nick Cotric (until end of 2018), Luke Bateman (until end of 2018), Elliott Whitehead (extension until end of 2018), Clay Priest (until end of 2018)

Leaving: Tevita Pangai (released to Brisbane until end of 2018), Sisa Waqa (end of June for French Rugby), Mitch Barnett (released to Newcastle until end of 2017), Frank-Paul Nuuausala (St Helens until end of 2019), Brenko Lee (Bulldogs until at least the end of 2018)

CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS

Tony Williams

New deal: Josh Jackson (until the end of 2020), David Klemmer (until the end of 2020), Moses Mbye (until the end of 2020), Greg Eastwood (until end of 2018), Harry Siejka (For the rest of 2016 from Bradford)

Leaving: Shaun Lane (released to Warriors until end of 2016), Dane Chisholm (released to Bradford until end of 2017), Sam Perrett (retiring at end of season), Pat O’Hanlon (retired), Curtis Rona (released to rugby at end of season), Tim Browne (Panthers until end of 2019)

CRONULLA SHARKS

Jacob Gagan, Paul Gallen, Chris Heighington, Luke Lewis, Junior Roqica, Sam Tagataese

New deal: Jack Bird (until end of 2017), Jayson Bukuya (until end of 2018), Shane Flanagan (until end of 2019), Kurt Capewell (until end of 2017)

Leaving: David Fifita (released to Wakefield for rest of the season), Mitch Brown (released to Leigh until end of 2018), Michael Ennis (Retiring at end of season), Josh Cleeland (Bulldogs until 2018), Connor Tracey (Rabbitohs until 2018)

GOLD COAST TITANS

Lachlan Burr, Daniel Mortimer, Kierran Moseley, Nathaniel Peteru, Matt Robinson, Ryan Simpkins, Matt Srama

New deal: Jeff Lynch (From Canberra until end of 2017), Cameron Cullen (From Queensland Cup until end of 2016), Kane Elgey (until end of 2018), Dan Sarginson (From Wigan until the end of 2018), Anthony Don (until the end of 2018), Jarryd Hayne (signed until end of 2018), Ash Taylor (extension until end of 2018)

Leaving: Nathan Friend (retiring at end of season), David Hala (released), Nene Macdonald (Dragons until end of 2019), David Mead (Broncos until end of 2017)

MANLY SEA EAGLES

Jorge Taufua

New deal: Pita Godinet (until end of 2016 from Wakefield), Frank Winterstein (from rugby sevens until end of 2017), Brenton Lawrence (activated option until end of 2017), Brayden Wiliame (until end of 2018)

Leaving: Jamie Lyon (retiring at the end of the season), Tim Moltzen (retired), Tom Symonds (released to Huddersfield), Luke Burgess (released to Salford), Feleti Mateo (released to Salford), Fabian Goodall (rugby), Nathan Green (not re-signed), Jayden Hodges (not re-signed), Isaac John (not re-signed), Blake Leary (not re-signed), Tony Satini (not re-signed), Josh Starling (not re-signed), Liam Knight (Roosters until end of 2019)

MELBOURNE STORM

Ben Hampton, Matt White

New deal: Tim Glasby (until the end of 2018), Craig Bellamy (until the end of 2018), Shem Tatupu (From AFL until the end of 2018), Christian Welch (until end of 2017), Dale Finucane (activated option for 2017), Cameron Munster (extension until end of 2019), Erevonu Kamikamica (From Sunshine Coast until end of 2018), Young Tonumaipea (until end of 2018), Justin Olam (From PNG until end of 2018), Cooper Cronk (until end of 2018), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (until 2017), Cheyse Blair (until 2018), Kenny Bromwich (until 2018), Mark Nicholls (until 2017), Felise Kaufusi (until 2017)

Leaving: Marika Koroibete (Melbourne Rebels rugby until end of 2018), Josh Kerr (Dragons until end of 2018), Ryan Morgan (St Helens until end of 2019), Blake Green (Manly until end of 2018), Richard Kennar (Bulldogs until end of 2018)

WARRIORS

Sione Lousi, John Palavi, Henare Wells

New deal: Ofahiki Ogden (until end of 2017), Mason Lino (until end of 2017), Ken Maumalo (until end of 2018), Jazz Tevaga (until end of 2018), Solomone Kata (until end of 2019), Bunty Afoa (until the end of 2019), Erin Clark (until the end of 2018), Ofahiki Ogden (until the end of 2018), Patrick Sipley (until the end of 2017), James Gavet (until end of 2017), Charlie Gubb (until end of 2017), Ata Hingano (until end of 2017)

Leaving: Raymond Faitala-Mariner (release to Bulldogs until end of 2019), Konrad Hurrell (released to Titans until end of 2017), Jeff Robson (released on compassionate grounds), Thomas Leuluai (Wigan at end of the season), Ben Henry (retired), Shaun Lane (Manly until 2018), Jonathan Wright (Manly until end of 2018)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

Bryce Donovan, Krys Freeman, Bradie Smith, Dylan Phythian

New deal: Daniel and Jacob Saifiti (extension until the end of 2018), Chris Adams (For the rest of the season), Josh King (until end of 2018), Nathan Ross (until end of 2018), Brock Lamb (until at least 2018)

Leaving: James McManus (retired), Joseph Tapine (Released to Raiders until end of 2019), Jeremy Smith (retiring at the end of the season), Tariq Sims (Immediate release to St George Illawarra until 2019), Robbie Rochow (South Sydney until end of 2017), Kade Snowden (retired)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

Ben Hannant, Jahrome Hughes, Tautau Moga

New deal: Jake Granville (until end of 2018), Antonio Winterstein (until end of 2018), Lachlan Coote (until the end of 2018), Kane Linnett (until the end of 2018), Justin O’Neill (until end of 2018), Ethan Lowe (until end of 2018), Javid Bowen (until end of 2018), Sam Hoare.(until end of 2018), Patrick Kaufusi (until end of 2017), Josh Chudleigh (until end of 2018), Corey Jensen (until end of 2017), Marcus Jensen (until end of 2018)

Leaving: Matthew Wright (released to Manly until end of 2018), James Tamou (Penrith until end of 2020), Mosese Pangai (Broncos until end of 2017), Rory Kostjasyn (Knights until end of 2018)

PARRAMATTA EELS

Mitch Cornish, Bureta Faraimo, James Hasson, Luke Kelly, Cameron King, Kelepi Tanginoa, Vai Toutai, Joseph Ualesi

New deal: Daniel Alvaro (until the end of 2018), Kaysa Pritchard (until the end of 2018), Alex Twal (until the end of 2017), Rory O’Brien (until end of 2017), Jamal Fogarty (From Burleigh until end of 2018), Corey Norman (until end of 2019), Danny Wicks (until 2018), Kenny Edwards (until end of 2019), Isaac De Gois (until end of 2018), Cody Nelson (until end of 2017), Brad Takairangi (until end of the 2019)

Leaving: Anthony Watmough (Retired), Pauli Pauli (released to join Knights until end of 2017), Junior Paulo (Released to Raiders until end of 2018), Ryan Morgan (release to Storm for 2016 with option to return in 2017), Nathan Peats (released to Titans until end of 2017), Kieren Moss (released to Bradford), Michael Gordon (roosters until end of 2017), Tyrell Fuimaono (Rabbitohs until 2018), Kieran Foan (Released)

PENRITH PANTHERS

Suaia Matagi, Andy Saunders, Will Smith

New deal: Oliver Clark (until end of 2018), Soni Luke (until end of 2018), Tyrone May (until end of 2018), Dylan Edwards (until end of 2018), Isaah Yeo (until end of 2019), James Fisher-Harris (until end of 2019), Nathan Cleary (until end of 2019), Zak Hardaker (Joins from Leeds until the end of 2016), Josh Mansour (until end of 2018), Leilani Latu (extension until end of 2020), Peter Wallace (until end of 2018), Trent Merrin (extension until 2020)

Leaving: Chris Smith (released to Roosters on deal until end of 2017), Elijah Taylor (released to Roosters on deal until end of 2016), James Segeyaro (immediate release to Leeds), Ben Garcia (immediate release to Catalans), Jamie Soward (released to London Broncos until end of 2016), Robert Jennings (Rabbitohs until 2018), Braidon Burns (Rabbitohs until 2018), George Jennings (Eels), Tupou Sopoaga (Released to rugby)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

Brock Gray, Hymel Hunt, Ed Murphy, Zane Musgrove, Michael Oldfield, Riley Travers, Cheyne Whitelaw, Tautalatasi Tasi, Jack Gosiewski

New deal: Dane Nielsen (From Bradford until end of 2017), Jack Gosiewski (until the end of 2017), Cody Walker (until end of 2019), Jason Clark (until end of 2018)

Leaving: Tim Grant (Immediate release to Tigers until end of 2017), Chris Grevsmuhl (released to Panthers until end of 2018), John Olive (Released to Gold Coast until end of 2018), Luke Keary (Roosters until end of 2018), Tom Hughes (Knights on immediate release), Paul Carter (sacked), Kirisome Auva’a (sacked), Nathan Brown (Eels until 2018), Cameron McInnes (Dragons until end of 2018)

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

Tom Carr, Dylan Farrell

New deal: Hame Sele (until end of 2018), Patrick Herbert (until end of 2018), Reuben Garrick (until end of 2018), Matthew Dufty (until end of 2018), Joel Thompson (until end of 2018), Jake Marketo (until end of 2017), Tyson Frizell (Until end of 2020)

Leaving: Peter Mata’utia (released to Knights until end of 2017), Sebastine Ikahihifo (released to Huddersfield), Mike Cooper (released end of 2016), Ben Creagh (retiring), Adam Quinlan (not re-signed), Benji Marshall (not re-signed), Mitch Rein (not re-signed)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS

Tyler Cornish, Mitchell Frei, Ian Henderson, Martin Kennedy, Sam Moa, Abraham Papalii, Eloni Vunakece, Joey Lussick

New deal: Boyd Cordner (re-signed until end of 2018), Jackson Hastings,(until end of the 2017), Isaac Liu (until end of 2018), Trent Robinson (until end of 2019), Mitchell Aubusson (until end of 2019)

Leaving: Michael Jennings (Immediate release to Eels until end of 2019), Brendan Elliot (released to Newcastle until end of 2017), Joe Burgess (returning to England), Vincent Leuluai (Melbourne — released until end of 2018), Omar Slaimankhel (Manly on train and trial deal)

WESTS TIGERS

Dallas Graham, Rod Griffin, Chance Peni, Bayley Sironen

New deal: Josh Aloiai (until the end of 2017), Michael Chee-Kam (until the end of 2017), Chris Lawrence (until the end of 2019), JJ Felise (until end of 2018), Luke Brooks (until end of 2017), Mitchell Moses (until end of 2017), Curtis Sironen (until end of 2018), Jacob Liddle (end of 2018), Sauaso Sue (end of 2018), Esan Marsters (until end of 2018), Justin Hunt (end of 2017), Jack Littlejohn (end of 2017)

Leaving: Marion Seve (released to Brisbane), Billy McConnachie (released to Brisbane until end of 2016), Lamar Liolevave (released to Bulldogs until end of 2017), Jesse Parahi (released to rugby sevens), Jack Buchanan (released to Widnes), Josh Drinkwater (released to Leigh Centurions), Asipeli Fine (Bulldogs until end of 2018), Josh Addo-Carr (Storm until end of 2019), Dene Halatau (retiring — end of season), Manaia Cherrington (Sharks until 2017), Robbie Farah (Rabbitohs until end of 2018)

This writer is on Twitter @Nath_Ryan

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