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STORM STAR’S NEW DEAL

Round 19

Melbourne lock Dale Finucane has exclusively revealed that he’ll be staying at the Storm for at least another season.

Finucane has officially activated an option in his favour for 2017 but Market Watch can reveal the club is hopeful of extending his deal even longer.

While talks will continue to advance throughout the season, the Country Origin representative said that he feels like he’s found a home in Victoria.

“When I signed down there it was ‘15 and ‘16 with ‘17 being in my favour,” Finucane told foxsports.com.au.

“I’ve just activated that year for ‘17 and now I’m focusing on football.”

While the one-year deal secures his short term future, Market Watch can reveal the Storm have had preliminary talks with Finucane’s management about extending his stay even further.

Dale Finucane scores a try. Source: News Corp Australia

The 24-year-old made his NRL debut for Canterbury in 2012 before leaving for Melbourne in 2015 where he’s spent the last two seasons.

It was a move he made in search of more game time and the opportunity to grow his game under Craig Bellamy.

“I’m really enjoying it,” he said.

“I wanted the opportunity to play bigger minutes and play in a starting role.

“To play with guys like Cam Smith, Cooper Cronk and Billy Slater — being around that environment and the professionalism they have and Craig as a coach — I’ve really enjoyed that.

“ ... I’ve just bought a place with my partner. It’s home for us now.”

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ROOSTER FOR LIFE

Veteran backrower Mitchell Aubusson is set to ink a new three-year-deal which should make him a Roosters player for life.

Market Watch can reveal the Roosters are waiting for Aubusson’s management to get back to them with the finer details of the deal but anticipate the contract to be signed off on before the end of the month.

The premiership winner told foxsports.com.au contract negotiations are still progressing with his manager, with talks in the final stages.

“Getting close,” Aubusson told Market Watch.

“Hopefully in the next few weeks we’ll get that sorted. I’ll just leave that with the manager and the club.”

Roosters backrower Mitchell Aubusson offloads the ball. Source: News Corp Australia

A versatile player, Aubusson has played over 200 NRL games for the Roosters since making his debut in 2007.

In his 10th season of first grade with the Tricolours, the new deal will take him through until the end of 2019 by which time he’ll be 32.

Essentially the new contract means Aubusson should be able to finish his career with the one club, a proud moment for the workhorse.

“That’s one of the things that’s drawn me to this club,” he said.

“I consider myself a pretty loyal person and this club has done so much for me, brought me down as a country kid and I’d love to be able to finish my career here.”

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STORM SIGN BACK

Wests Tigers flyer Josh Addo-Carr is poised to sign a three-year-deal with Melbourne.

After making his NRL debut for the Tigers against the Storm back in round seven, the 20-year-old has impressed Craig Bellamy enough to sign a deal which will see him move to the Storm until at least the end of 2019.

Tigers winger Josh Addo-Carr scores a try on debut against the Storm. Source: News Corp Australia

Scoring a try on debut, Addo-Carr joined the Tigers this year after graduating from Cronulla’s NYC system.

Meanwhile, the Storm have signed Ryan Morgan for the rest of the season.

It’s understood the Storm will announce the deal once the contract has been registered with the NRL, although Morgan has already joined his new teammates.

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MANLY SECURE BIG UNIT

Manly have locked down the services of promising forward Addin Fonua-Blake until the end of season 2017.

The prop made his NRL debut for the Sea Eagles against Parramatta in round seven and has been part of their bench make-up ever since.

Manly's Fonua-Blake Addin in action. Source: News Corp Australia

The 20-year-old joined the club in the off-season, signing a two-year-deal, however it was kept quiet to allow the wrecking ball concentrate on football having dealt with an off-field issue which saw his contract with St George Illawarra torn up.

The Sea Eagles are also hopeful of extending the deal of forward Siosaia Vave.

The 26-year-old was named on the bench for the Tongan Test team to face Samoa at Pirtek stadium on Saturday and has attracted the interest of three rival Sydney clubs.

It’s understood the Sea Eagles have offered the former Shark and Storm monster a two-year extension.

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TAYLOR FINALLY A TIGER

It was in the pipeline for weeks but finally Wests Tigers have signed Elijah Taylor for the rest of the season.

Not being used at Penrith, the former Kiwi international was granted an immediate release from his contract with the Panthers.

“We have initially signed Elijah for the remainder of the 2016 season but we look forward to developing a long-term relationship for him as the year progresses,” said Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe.

It was a deal which almost didn’t happen for financial reasons despite both clubs eager to make the trade.

Now Taylor’s at the club, negotiations for a longer term deal will continue.

The Tigers have also secured Tim Simona until the end of 2017 with the Samoan international taking up an option for next season.

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SIA’S DONE DEAL

Iosia Soliola of the Raiders celebrates after scoring a try. Source: Getty Images

Canberra have locked in veteran backrower Sia Soliola for another two years.

Last month Market Watch told you Soliola was in talks to extend his career at the Raiders until the end of 2018.

We also told you that the deal was likely to be finalised before his round 12 return from a fractured right arm and the Raiders made it official late last week.

“What he does for this club off the field is equally important, whether it be among the players providing leadership, advice and feedback or the work he does in the community, you could not ask for a better role model and quality individual,” Raiders CEO Don Furner said.

“It’s a pleasure to have him as part of the Raiders and he’s a player other players can aspire to become.”

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TITAN EXTENDS DEAL

Gold Coast flyer Anthony Don lost his place in the NRL side but has still done enough to score a new deal.

Don has re-signed with the Titans for another two seasons with the 25-year-old’s focus now on earning an NRL recall.

“(I) would love to be a one-club man,” Don said.

“I wasn’t looking to go anywhere else and now I can concentrate on the rest of the season and winning my spot back in the team without the distraction of worrying about my contract situation.”

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SHHHHHH

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Which player started the pre-season as his coach’s favourite player ... then things went sour the regular season started.

The relationship between the pair was the talk of the pre-season among the players but now the coach is so off this player that he’s been told the club won’t be re-signing him at the end of the year.

Hint: This player is not an outside back or half.

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LATEST RUMOURS

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RED V KEEN ON KEARY

After missing out on Lachlan Coote and Kane Elgey, St George Illawarra are exploring the idea of pursuing Luke Keary, at least that’s the rumour doing the rounds this week.

The 24-year-old playmaker is off-contract with South Sydney and long odds to be re-signed due to an inflated asking price.

With Benji Marshall off-contract with the Dragons, the club is in the market for a half and Keary could just be their man.



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OFF CONTRACT LIST FOR 2016

BRISBANE BRONCOS

Carlin Anderson, Greg Eden, Herman Ese’ese, Matt Gillett, Lachlan Maranta, Francis Molo, Kodi Nikorima, Tom Opacic, Corey Parker, Travis Waddell, Jarrod Wallace

New deal: Wayne Bennett (until the end of 2019)

Leaving: Dale Copley (Immediate release to Roosters until end of 2018)

CANBERRA RAIDERS

Kurt Baptiste, Luke Bateman, Adam Clydsdale, Rhys Kennedy, Brenko Lee, Jeff Lima, 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)

Leaving: Tevita Pangai (released to Brisbane until end of 2018), Sisa Waqa (end of June for French Rugby)

CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS

Tim Browne, Dane Chisholm, Greg Eastwood, Pat O’Hanlon, 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)

Leaving: Shaun Lane (released to Warriors until end of 2016)

CRONULLA SHARKS

Mitch Brown, Jayson Bukuya, Kurt Capewell, Josh Cleeland, Michael Ennis, David Fifita, Jacob Gagan, Paul Gallen, Chris Heighington, Luke Lewis, Junior Roqica, Sam Tagataese

New deal: Jack Bird (until end of 2017)

Leaving:

GOLD COAST TITANS

Lachlan Burr, Nathan Friend, David Hala, David Mead, Daniel Mortimer, Kierran Moseley, Nathaniel Peteru, Leivaha Pulu, 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)

Leaving:

MANLY SEA EAGLES

Luke Burgess, Fabian Goodall, Nathan Green, Jayden Hodges, Isaac John, Liam Knight, Brenton Lawrence, Blake Leary, Feleti Mateo, Tim Moltzen, Tony Satini, Josh Starling, Tom Symonds, Jorge Taufua, Brayden Wiliame

New deal: Pita Godinet (until end of 2016 from Wakefield)

Leaving: Jamie Lyon (retiring at the end of the season)

MELBOURNE STORM

Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Cheyse Blair, Kenny Bromwich, Cooper Cronk, Blake Green, Ben Hampton, Richard Kennar, Marika Koroibete, Mark Nicholls, Young Tonumaipea, 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)

Leaving:

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS

Charlie Gubb, Ben Henry, Mason Lino, Sione Lousi, Ken Maumalo, John Palavi, Jeff Robson, Henare Wells, Jonathan Wright

New deal:

Leaving: Raymond Faitala-Mariner (release to Bulldogs until end of 2019)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

Bryce Donovan, Krys Freeman, Josh King, Alex McKinnon, James McManus, Robbie Rochow, Nathan Ross, Tariq Sims, Bradie Smith, Jeremy Smith

New deal:

Leaving: James McManus (rested for 2016 due to injury), Joseph Tapine (Released to Raiders until end of 2019)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

Javid Bowen, Ben Hannant, Sam Hoare, Jahrome Hughes, Patrick Kaufusi, Rory Kostjasyn, Kane Linnett, Ethan Lowe, Tautau Moga, Justin O’Neill, James Tamou

New deal: Jake Granville (until end of 2018), Antonio Winterstein (until end of 2018), Lachlan Coote (until the end of 2018)

Leaving: Matthew Wright (released to Manly until end of 2018)

PARRAMATTA EELS

Mitch Cornish, Isaac De Gois, Bureta Faraimo, Michael Gordon, James Hasson, Luke Kelly, Cameron King, Kieren Moss, Cody Nelson, Corey Norman, Rory O’Brien, Nathan Peats, Kelepi Tanginoa, Vai Toutai, Joseph Ualesi, Danny Wicks

New deal: Daniel Alvaro (until the end of 2018), Kaysa Pritchard (until the end of 2018), Alex Twal (until the end of 2017)

Leaving: Pauli Pauli (released to join Knights until end of 2017), Junior Paulo (Raiders until end of 2018), Ryan Morgan (release to Storm for 2016 with option to return in 2017)

PENRITH PANTHERS

Sitaleki Akauola, George Jennings, Robert Jennings, Josh Mansour, Suaia Matagi, Andy Saunders, James Segeyaro, Will Smith, Tupou Sopoaga, Peter Wallace

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)

Leaving: Chris Smith (released to Roosters on deal until end of 2017), Elijah Taylor (released to Roosters on deal until end of 2016)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

Nathan Brown, Paul Carter, Jason Clark, Brock Gray, Tom Hughes, Hymel Hunt, Luke Keary, Ed Murphy, Zane Musgrove, Michael Oldfield, Riley Travers, Cody Walker, Cheyne Whitelaw

New deal: Dane Nielsen (From Bradford until end of 2017), Jack Gosiewski (until the end of 2017)

Leaving: Tim Grant (Immediate release to Tigers until end of 2017), Chris Grevsmuhl (Panthers — 2 years), John Olive (Released to Gold Coast until end of 2018)

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

Tom Carr, Ben Creagh, Matthew Dufty, Dylan Farrell, Jake Marketo, Benji Marshall, Mitch Rein, Joel Thompson

New deal:

Leaving: Peter Mata’utia (released to Knights until end of 2017)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS

Mitchell Aubusson, Tyler Cornish, Mitchell Frei, Ian Henderson, Martin Kennedy, Sam Moa, Abraham Papalii, Omar Slaimankhel, Eloni Vunakece, Vincent Leuluai, 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)

Leaving: Michael Jennings (Immediate release to Eels until end of 2019)

WESTS TIGERS

Josh Addo-Carr, Jack Buchanan, Michael Chee-Kam, Manaia Cherrington, Josh Drinkwater, Asipeli Fine, Dallas Graham, Rod Griffin, Dene Halatau, Justin Hunt, Chris Lawrence, Jack Littlejohn, Chance Peni, Bayley Sironen, Sauaso Sue

New deal: Josh Aloiai (until the end of 2017), Tim Simona (activated option for 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)

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