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KNIGHTS’ NEXT TARGET

Round 19

First it was Jack Bird and now Newcastle have their eye on another premiership winner with the red and blue targeting Matt Prior.

While the Sharks have tabled the forward a new deal to keep him in the Shire, Market Watch can reveal the Knights have reached out to Prior.

They have identified the forward as an ideal candidate to join Matt Scott and the Saifiti twins in the engine room next season.

Sharks Matt Prior wrapped up by the defence. Source: News Corp Australia

The news comes as the Knights complete a three-year extension for lock Mitch Barnett.

With Barnett all but locked in long-term, discussions with Scott can’t go any further until the Cowboys skipper and his family tour the town and club facilities.

Regardless of what Scott decides, the Sharks will have to contend with the Knights for Prior.

While the Knights haven’t talked terms or figures, Market Watch can reveal the club would be willing to make the 29-year-old a three year offer, which would see his contract expire at the age of 33.

It’s understood Cronulla have tabled Prior an offer but it’s far from being finalised.

Nearing 200 NRL games, Prior made his debut for St George Illawarra in 2008 before linking with Cronulla in 2014.

A three-year-deal would be the most security Prior has had since he extended for the same length following his first premiership, which he won with the Dragons in 2010.

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ANOTHER STAR OFF-CONTRACT

First it was Kiwi Test captain Jesse Bromwich secretly off-contract but you can add his younger brother Kenny to the list.

Last August the Storm trumpeted a deal keeping the younger Bromwich at the club until the end of 2018 but Market Watch can reveal the second year of that contract is an option.

Kenny Bromwich of the Storm is tackled. Source: AAP

The good news for Storm fans is both Bromwich brothers are set to re-sign long-term.

Jesse put pen to paper on a new three-year deal with an option for a further two years on Wednesday and 25-year-old Kenny is on the verge of re-signing for another two seasons.

Having made his Test debut for New Zealand last year, the backrower is approaching 100 career games with the club and increasing his game time.

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BIG DEAL FOR BIG MAN

Last week the Gold Coast re-signed Konrad Hurrell on a lucrative two-year-deal.

But how much did they pay to keep the fan favourite on the glitter strip?

Market Watch understands the centre’s new contract is worth around $900,000.

The deal keeps the Kiwi product at the Titans until the end of 2019.

The 25-year-old joined the club in May last year after gaining a release from the Warriors.

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DEBELIN THE DRAGON

St George Illawarra are moving quickly to keep Jack De Belin in the Red V for another three seasons.

Market Watch understands the Wests Tigers had identified the lock as a recruitment target, which is the reason for the urgency around a new deal.

The Tigers have been very busy trying to strengthen their roster for next season and they are just getting started.

Tariq Sims and Jack de Belin of the Dragons celebrate a try. Source: Getty Images

Having made a play for Chris McQueen and Dale Finucane, De Belin joins Roosters forward Kane Evans on the players of interest list. The Dragons are well aware of their cross-town rival’s ambitions.

The Dragons are in the final stages of re-signing the local product to a new deal which will see him stay with the club until at least the end of 2020.

A one-club man who made his first grade debut in 2011, De Belin has 106 NRL games to his name and is reaching the stage of his career where he’s pressing his claims for higher honours.

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STAYING PUT

Brisbane ace Corey Oates is set re-sign with the Broncos as early as this week.

It’s understood his contract will mirror that of a backrower with the Origin flyer set to leave his wing for a move closer to the middle of the field later this season.

Last month we reported Oates was eyeing a new deal worth upwards of $400,000-a-season.

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NFL NOT REALISTIC

Manly giant Marty Taupau has revealed why he decided to extend his contract with Manly, rather than pursue his NFL ambition.

After previously declaring his interest in doing a ‘Jarryd Hayne’, Taupau looked set to explore his options in gridiron.

Marty Taupau of Manly on the charge. Source: News Corp Australia

But unlike Valentine Holmes and Jason Taumalolo who trained in front of scouts last year, the New Zealand international gave up the dream to extend his contract until the end of 2020 last year.

“It was a possibility at the time,” Taupau said.

“Looking at it from a holistic point of view and long-term, it’s a massive gamble for myself. I put that on the backburner and looked at long-term with Manly.

“It was an easy decision. It’s not realistic. With the age as well, having to understand the game takes a long time. It was an easy decision to sign with Manly and extend last year.”

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SHHHHH

Which club is considering moving one of their halves into a new position so they can sign a new playmaker for 2018?

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OFF CONTRACT LIST FOR 2017

BRISBANE BRONCOS

Darius Boyd at Broncos training. Source: News Corp Australia

Jai Arrow, Joe Boyce, Darius Boyd, Mitchell Dodds, Mitch Cronin, Salesi Funaki, Alex Glenn, Jordan Kahu, Benji Marshall, Andrew McCullough, Josh McGuire, David Mead, Anthony Milford, Francis Molo, Corey Oates, Joe Ofahengaue, Jonus Pearson, James Roberts, Marion Seve, Travis Waddell

New deal:

Leaving: Ben Hunt (Dragons from next year until end of 2022 with player option for extra season)

CANBERRA RAIDERS

Eddie Aiono, Lachlan Croker, Adam Clydsdale, Kato Ottio, Jordan Rapana, Zac Santo, Scott Sorensen

New deal: David Taylor (until end of 2017)

Leaving: Jeff Lima (retiring at end of season), Edrick Lee (Immediate release to Cronulla until end of 2018), Shaun Fensom (Immediate release to North Queensland until end of 2018)

CANTERBURY BULLDOGS

Adam Elliott, Danny Fualalo, Matt Frawley, Craig Garvey, Kerrod Holland, Will Hopoate, Michael Lichaa, Tyrone Phillips, Josh Reynolds, Chase Stanley

New deal: Aiden Tolman (until 2020)

Leaving: Lloyd Perrett (Immediate release to Manly until 2019)

CRONULLA SHARKS

Gerard Beale, Jack Bird, Jayden Brailey, Fa’amanu Brown, Kurt Capewell, Manaia Cherrington, Jordan Drew, Paul Gallen, Wade Graham, Chris Heighington, Jeremy Latimore, Luke Lewis, Daniel Mortimer, Joseph Paulo, Matt Prior, Sam Tagataese, Chad Townsend, Tony Williams

New deal: Valentine Holmes (until end of 2019), Malakai Houma (until end of 2017 from Newtown), Kurt Dillon (until end of 2017 from Newtown), Sosaia Feki (until end of 2019)

Leaving: Ben Barba (rugby immediately)

GOLD COAST TITANS

Nathan Davis, Karl Lawton, Chris McQueen, Agnatius Paasi, Nathan Peats, Eddy Pettybourne, Leivaha Pulu, Tyrone Roberts, Ryan Simpkins, William Zillman

New deal: Ryan James (until end of 2020), Daniel Vidot (From Salford until end of 2018), Max King (until end of 2019), Joe Greenwood (St Helens until end of 2019), Konrad Hurrell (until end of 2019)

Leaving: David Shillington (retired immediately), Zeb Taia (released to St Helens)

MANLY SEA EAGLES

Billy Bainbridge, Brenton Lawrence, Brad Parker, Frank Winterstein

New deal: Addin Fonua-Blake (until 2018)

Leaving: Willis Meehan (Immediate release), Brett Stewart (medical retirement), Steve Matai (medical retirement)

MELBOURNE STORM

Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Dean Britt, Will Chambers, Dale Finucane, Slade Griffin, Jeremy Hawkins, Ryley Jacks, Felise Kaufusi, Jordan McLean, Mark Nicholls, Billy Slater, Shem Tatupu, Christian Welch

New deal: Suliasi Vunivalu (until the end of 2018), Joe Stimson (until end of 2019), Jesse Bromwich (until end of 2020 with two year option)

Leaving: Tohu Harris (Warriors at end of season until 2021)

WARRIORS

Matthew Allwood, Blake Ayshford, Erin Clark, Kieran Foran, James Gavet, Charlie Gubb, Ato Hingano, Ryan Hoffman, Shaun Johnson, Jacob Lillyman, Mason Lino, Ben Matulino, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Ofahiki Ogden, Nathaniel Roache, Ligi Sao, Patrick Sipley, Toafofoa Sipley, Bodene Thompson, Albert Vete

New deal:

Leaving:

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

Mitchell Barnett, David Bhana, Brendan Elliot, Jaelen Feeney, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Dane Gagai, Jacob Gagan, Peter Mata’utia, Sam Mataora, Mickey Paea, Pauli Pauli, Will Pearsall, Dylan Phythian, Tyler Randell, Josh Starling, Jack Stockwell, Luke Yates

New deal: Joe Wardle (From Huddersfield until 2019), Anthony Tupou (From Wakefield until end of 2017), Tom Hughes (second-tier until end of 2017)

Leaving: Jake Mamo (Immediate release to released to Huddersfield), Korbin Sims (Immediate release to Brisbane until end of 2018)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

John Asiata, Scott Bolton, Gavin Cooper, Kyle Feldt, Shaun Hudson, Corey Jensen, Patrick Kaufusi, Kyle Laybutt, Gideon Mosby-Gela, Matthew Scott, Ben Spina, Jason Taumalolo, Ray Thompson, Johnathan Thurston

New deal:

Leaving: Kalyn Ponga (Knights at end of season until 2022)

PARRAMATTA EELS

Kirisome Auva’a, Bureta Faraimo, John Folau, David Gower, James Hasson, George Jennings, Cameron King, Tepai Moeroa, Cody Nelson, Rory O’Brien, Frank Pritchard, Jeff Robson, Scott Schulte, Will Smith, Kelepi Tanginoa, Peni Terepo, Honeti Tuha, Alex Twal, Matthew Woods

New deal: Clint Gutherson (until 2019), Tim Mannah (until end of 2019)

Leaving: Vai Toutai (released), Semi Radradra (French rugby at end of season)

PENRITH PANTHERS

Sitaleki Akauola, Zach Dockar-Clay, Sione Katoa, Viliame Kikau, Darren Nicholls, Michael Oldfield, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Dean Whare

New deal:

Leaving: Andy Saunders (Immediate release to Bulldogs until end of 2017)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

Anthony Cherrington, Brad Deitz, Bryson Goodwin, Damon Goolagong, Jack Gosiewski, Aaron Gray, Brett Greinke, Alex Johnston, Luke Kelly, Dane Nielsen, Robbie Rochow, Toby Rudolf, John Sutton, Kyle Turner, David Tyrrell

New deal: Siosifa Talakai (until end of 2019), Mawene Hiroti (until end of 2019), Campbell Graham (until end of 2019)

Leaving:

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

Jack de Belin, Levi Dodd, Josh Dugan, Kalifa Faifai Loa, Yaw Kiti Glymin, Siliva Havili, Jacob Hind, Drew Hutchison, Tim Lafai, Chris Lewis, Kurt Mann, Jake Marketo, Mose Masoe, Will Matthews, Tyrone McCarthy, Josh McCrone, Taane Milne, Jason Nightingale, Shaun Nona, Russell Packer, Gareth Widdop

New deal: Luciano Leilua (until end of 2018), Jai Field (until end of 2019), Jacob Host (until end of 2020), Euan Aitken (until end of 2020)

Leaving:

SYDNEY ROOSTERS

Paki Afu, Paul Carter, Mitch Cornish, Kane Evans, Blake Ferguson, Michael Gordon, Aidan Guerra, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Brenden Santi, Chris Smith, Zane Tetevano, Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck, Daniel Tupou

New deal: Connor Watson (until end of 2018), Dylan Napa (until end of 2019), Ryan Matterson (Until end of 2019), Mitchell Pearce (until end of 2019)

Leaving: Jackson Hastings (Immediate release to Manly until 2018)

WESTS TIGERS

Matt Ballin, Luke Brooks, Michael Chee-Kam, Joel Edwards, Matt Eisenhuth, Tim Grant, Watson Heleta, Jamal Idris, Jack Littlejohn, Wesley Lolo, Kyle Lovett, Matt McIlwrick, Mitchell Moses, Kevin Naiqama, David Nofoaluma, Jordan Rankin, Ava Seumanufagai, Tim Simona, Bayley Sironen, James Tedesco, Aaron Woods

New deal: Elijah Taylor (option in his favour for 2018), Josh Aloiai (until end of 2019), Moses Suli (until end of 2020)

Leaving: Rod Griffin (immediate release to Bulldogs until end of 2017)

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