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KEEP LEARNING OFF GI, URGES TUQIRI

Former South Sydney winger Lote Tuqiri has urged Alex Johnston to learn from the dual international’s mistakes and not let money be the main factor in deciding which club to sign with for 2016.

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Tuqiri won a premiership alongside Johnston last year and believes the speedster could play at least another 10 seasons in the top grade if he takes care of his body.

The now retired former dual-international said Johnston, who debut in round eight last year, should stay put for at least one season and chase top dollar after having another year of NRL under his belt.

Alex Johnston scores a try in the 2014 NRL Grand Final. Source: News Corp Australia

“I left quite early (in my career) to chase a World Cup in rugby and to be honest, I chased a bit of money too and AJ is probably weighing up that problem,” Tuqiri told foxsports.com.au.

“There is a lot of money in the game now. I didn’t really want to leave but there was no option for me at the time but AJ has options.

“From my experience, I’d advise him to at least hang on another year.”

Johnston has been linked to a host of clubs for next season including Parramatta and the Sydney Roosters.

His manager Steve Gillis told foxsports.com.au he is set to meet with the 20-year-old on Wednesday to discuss his options.

“I am meeting him this afternoon and will know more then,” Gillis said.

“No decision of any kind has been made yet.”

Alex Johnston scores for Souths during the NRL Grand Final. Source: News Corp Australia

While Johnston is eager to play fullback, Tuqiri said he should bide his time learning under one of the game’s best in Greg Inglis before leaving Redfern to join another club for big money.

“I’d love to see him spend more time under Greg but that’s me being a biased former Souths player,” Tuqiri said.

“Another year of playing wing and he’ll probably be ready to play fullback.

“It’s a tough one because he’ll be offered big money to go somewhere else.

“Do you follow the money or stay in a good set up and reap the rewards later on?”

“If I’m in AJ’s shoes I sign another year with Souths and see how I feel after that.

“He has the time to do it. He is so young. At this stage in his career, there is no rush.”

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GORDON NOT OFF TO SUPER LEAGUE

Cronulla star Michael Gordon has been linked with a move to the Super League in recent weeks but his manager Andrew Purcell says there is no truth to the rumours.

Languishing on the wing after being unseated at fullback in favour of young star Valentine Holmes, the former NSW Origin winger was said to be headed to Hull KR, however there has been no discussion of a move overseas this year.

“We were in talks with them last year but they took Ken Sio,” Purcell told foxsports.com.au.

The former Panther joined the Sharks in 2013 after seven years at the foot of the mountain.

The 31-year-old scored the opening try in Cronulla’s 18-10 win over South Sydney on Monday night.

It is understood Gordon is hopeful of securing a new two-year deal with the Sharks but he may have to join another club next season with Ben Barba and Valentine Holmes under contract for 2016.

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MALONEY SNUBS WARRIORS

James Maloney in action during his time playing for the Warriors. Source: News Limited

Roosters playmaker James Maloney has reportedly rejected an offer to rejoin the Warriors next season.

It appears the former NSW Origin five-eighth will pen a new deal to stay with the tricolours with coach Trent Robinson publicly declaring he wants to keep the 28-year-old.

The Warriors advances came following the news Chad Townsend is likely to return to Australia next season for personal reasons.

According to Stuff.co.nz, the Warriors will hand Tuimoala Lolohea the No.6 jersey next season.

Lolohea has been playing fullback with Sam Tomkins injured but has played the bulk of his career in the halves.

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TITANS INTERESTED IN YOUNG BRONCOS

Kodi and Jayden Nikorima at Broncos training. Source: News Corp Australia

According to The Courier Mail, the Gold Coast are zeroing in on a number of Brisbane young guns as they look to bolster their roster for next season.

It has been widely reported that the Titans are interested in young prop Joe Ofahengaue, who made his NRL debut earlier this year, but they also have their eye on 18-year-old giant George Fai.

Neil Henry is also believed to be interested in Holden Cup playmaker Ashley Taylor.

Meanwhile, Brisbane are intent on re-signing young stars Kodi and Jayden Nikorima to new deals.

Kodi, 21, has been firing off the bench as an impact hooker, while Jayden, 18, is a star for the Broncos under-20s side.

“We would be disappointed if we couldn’t retain those young players, having made an investment in them,” Brisbane chief executive Paul White said.

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SCRAP ROUND 13 RULE: CRONK

Superstar halfback Cooper Cronk believes the NRL should scrap their ‘round 13’ rule which allows players to backflip on deals.

Speaking on Triple M radio on Sunday, the Melbourne playmaker said players need to stick to their word when signing a deal but was careful not to place the entire blame for the recent contract fiascos on solely the players.

“If you have given your word to a club, you follow through with it,” Cronk said.

“Your reputation is probably worth more to me than any sort of extra money that can come in afterwards.

“But let’s not all throw the player under the bus here. Let’s say that the system is to blame as well.

“What kind of system would you have in place that allows a player to make a decision and then give a cooling-off period of time so things can change.”

Most recently Daly Cherry-Evans has been linked with a backflip from his Gold Coast deal but Cronk says when a player makes a decision, their word is their bond.

“I think it’s plain and simple. You sign a contract ... you register it and that’s the decision made and you stick by it,” he said.

“I think before you make a decision, you get every little bit of information possible before sitting down and making a decision with your family and friends.”

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RABBITS ADD HALVES COVER

Darren Nicholls playing for Norths. Source: Supplied

Last week South Sydney signed Norths Devils halfback Darren Nicholls to provide cover for Adam Reynolds and Luke Keary.

Nicholls left the Rabbitohs last year to link with Brisbane but after failing to crack the top squad, the 25-year-old former Australian Schoolboy returns to Redfern.

“Halfback Darren Nicholls has joined the Rabbitohs full time squad this week as a mid-season signing for the remainder of 2015 as well as the 2016 season,” the club said in a statement.

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LATEST RUMOURS

Struggling Titans winger Kevin Gordon has been linked with North Queensland in a possible midyear move.

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OFF CONTRACT LIST FOR 2015

BRONCOS

Brisbane's Alex Glenn leaves the field injured. Source: News Corp Australia

Marmin Barba, Mitchell Dodds, Alex Glenn, Jon Green, Jordan Kahu, Todd Lowrie, Francis Molo, Jayden Nikorima, Kodi Nikorima, Joe Ofahengaue, David Stagg, Zach Strasser, Sam Thaiday, Daniel Vidot

New deal: Josh McGuire (2 years), Andrew McCullough (2 years)

RAIDERS

Jack Ahearn, Glen Buttriss, Mitchell Cornish, Mitchell Cronin, Jeremy Hawkins, Mark Nicholls, Kyle O’Donnell, Luke Page, Jordan Rapana, David Shillington, Bill Tupou

New deal: Jarrad Kennedy (2 years), Elliot Whitehead (joining from Catalans Dragons in 2016 — 2 year deal)

BULLDOGS

Damien Cook, Trent Hodkinson, Jacob Loko, Pat O’Hanlon, Sam Perrett, Tyrone Phillips, Chase Stanley, Corey Thompson

New deal: Sam Kasiano (3 years)

SHARKS

Tinirau Arona, Blake Ayshford, Paul Gallen, Nathan Gardner, Michael Gordon, Chris Heighington, Saulala Houma, Ricky Leutele, Pat Politoni, Matt Prior, Jeff Robson, Junior Roqica, Sami Sauiluma, Kyle Stanley, Sam Tagataese, Anthony Tupou

TITANS

Caleb Binge, Davin Crampton, Jamie Dowling, Kane Elgey, Kalifa Faifai Loa, Beau Falloon, Jamal Fogarty, Christian Hazard, Mark Ioane, Nate Myles, Eddy Pettybourne, Ben Ridge, James Roberts, Brad Tighe

Leaving: Aidan Sezer (Raiders — 3 year deal)

SEA EAGLES

Willie Mason gets tackled. Source: News Corp Australia

Tyson Andrews, Cheyse Blair, Michael Chee-Kam, Clinton Gutherson, James Hasson, Justin Horo, Jack Littlejohn, Dunamis Lui, Willie Mason, Siosaia Vave, David Williams

New deal: Steve Matai (2 years), Matt Ballin (2 years)

Leaving: Daly Chery-Evans (Titans — 4 years), Kieran Foran (Eels — 4 years)

STORM

Nelson Asofa-Solomon, Dean Britt, Matt Duffie, Mahe Fonua, Hymel Hunt, Felise Kaufusi, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Kurt Mann, Shaun Nona, Travis Robinson, Billy Slater, Dayne Weston

New deal: Jordan McLean (signed until end of 2017)

WARRIORS

Raymond Faitala-Mariner, Glen Fisiiahi, Nathan Friend, Ben Henry, Sebastine Ikahihifo, Ngani Laumape, Mason Lino, Suaia Matagi, Api Pewhairangi, Dominique Peyroux, Chad Townsend, Manu Vatuvei, Albert Vete, Jonathan Wright

New deal: Ben Matulino (2 years), Konrad Hurrell (3 years)

Leaving: Sam Tomkins (Super League — Wigan), Sam Rapira (Super League — TBC).

KNIGHTS

James Elias, David Fa’alogo, Jaelen Feeney, Marvin Filipo, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Kurt Gidley, Jake Mamo, Clint Newton, Chad Redman, Korbin Sims, Jeremy Smith, Kade Snowden

New deal: Tyler Randall (2 years), Chanel Mata’utia, Pat Mata’utia, Sione Mata’utia (3 years), Dane Gagai (2 years)

Leaving: Beau Scott (Eels — 3 years)

COWBOYS

Robert Lui in action for the Cowboys. Source: News Corp Australia

John Asiata, Scott Bolton, Glenn Hall, Ben Hannant, Cameron King, Ethan Lowe, Robert Lui, Hezron Murgha, Zac Santo, Ben Spina, Ray Thompson

New deal: Jason Taumalolo (2 years — end of 2017), Michael Morgan (3 years).

EELS

Daniel Alvaro, Beau Champion, Will Hopoate, Luke Kelly, Darcy Lussick, Ryan Morgan, Pauli Pauli, Kaysa Pritchard, Reece Robinson, Chris Sandow, Peni Terepo, Joseph Ualesi, Adam Quinlan

New deal: John Folau (2 years), Brad Takairangi (2 years), Bureta Faraimo (1 year), Danny Wicks (1 year).

PANTHERS

Sam Anderson, Lewis Brown, Adam Docker, Isaac John, Jeremy Latimore, Sika Manu, Ben Murdoch-Masila, David Simmons, Will Smith, Shaun Spence

New deal: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (1 year), Tyrone Peachy (until end of 2017), Waqa Blake (until end of 2017).

Retiring: Brent Kite and Nigel Plum are set to retire, while David Simmons is also considering hanging up the boots at the end of the year.

RABBITOHS

Kirisome Auva’a, Bryson Goodwin, Aaron Gray, Chris Grevsmuhl, Alex Johnston, Ben Lowe, Sione Masima, Cameron McInnes, Daryl Millard, Joel Reddy, Kyle Turner

New deal: Adam Reynolds (2 years), Luke Keary (1 year), David Tyrrell (2 years) and Thomas Burgess (1 year), Darren Nicholls (2 years)

DRAGONS

Ben Creagh watches on. Source: News Corp Australia

Leeson Ah Mau, Mike Cooper, Ben Creagh, Shannon Crook, Craig Garvey, Yaw Kiti Glymin, Nathan Green, Beau Henry, Kris Keating, Heath L’Estrange, Jake Marketo, Peter Mata’utia, Will Matthews, Eto Nabuli, Jason Nightingale, George Rose, Shannon Wakeman, Justin Hunt

Leaving: Trent Merrin (Penrith — 3 years)

ROOSTERS

Blake Ferguson, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Samisoni Langi, James Maloney, Matt McIlwrick, Lagi Setu, Jack Siejka, Nathan Stapleton, Daniel Tupou, Willie Manu

New deal: Aidan Guerra (2 years), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (2 years), Dylan Napa (2 years), Siua Taukeiaho (2 years)

Leaving: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Warriors — 3 years)

TIGERS

Jack Buchanan, Dene Halatau, Kyle Lovett, Joel Luani, Keith Lulia, Tim Moltzen, Pat Richards, Kurtis Rowe, Brenden Santi, Ava Seumanufagai, John Sila, Tim Simona

New deal: Matt Lodge (2 years), Kevin Naiqama (2 years)