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COWS GO BIG FOR TAMOU

Round 19

North Queensland have upped the ante in their bid to re-sign James Tamou.

The Cowboys have offered the enforcer a whopping four-year-deal which would keep the prop a one-club man and at the club until the end of 2020.

Having already started to lock down key members of their premiership winning squad, the Cowboys have now turned their attention to Tamou.

Cowboys enforcer James Tamou on the charge. Source: News Corp Australia

The Australian Test and NSW Origin star is off-contract at the end of the season and caught the attention of several Sydney clubs including Parramatta.

In what will be the most important contract of his career, should Tamou stay in Townsville, there’s a feeling at the club that the Cowboys can secure another title inside the next three seasons.

The Cowboys hope Taumou’s competitiveness and the chance to secure his long-term future will help make him a Cowboy for life.

Johnathan Thurston is set to extend his stay with the club a further year which will see his deal expire at the end of 2018.

This time last year Tamou was contemplating a move to Canberra with his partner Brittney McGlone feeling homesick.

Cronulla star Luke Lewis joins Ben Ikin, Ben Glover and Nathan Ryan to chat representative football, contract talks, share coaching stories, and everything else Sharks related.

Turning 28 in December, Tamou wants a minimum three-year commitment but with the pair expecting their third child, a move closer to family could be back on the cards.

Tamou, who was named on the bench for Australia’s Test against New Zealand on May 6, is expected to make a call on his future next month.

The retention of Tamou would be another major boost for the Cowboys who have already tied-up Jake Granville and Antonio Winterstein long-term.

Lachlan Coote is expected to follow their lead in the coming days.

Rory Kostjasyn has already been linked with a move to Super League and Ethan Lowe has been linked to Brisbane.

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NEW DEAL FOR SHARK

Jayson Bukuya of the Sharks on the attack. Source: AAP

Hard working backrower Jayson Bukuya is on track to ink a new two-year-deal with Cronulla.

Market Watch can reveal the Sharks are in advance talks with the 27-year-old’s management which will secure his future in the Shire until at least the end of 2018.

“I’m not trying to think about it too much,” Bukuya told foxsports.com.au of his future.

“I’m just trying to play well week in, week out and letting my manager do the work but I’d love to re-sign and hopefully that happens.

“When it happens, it happens and if it does I’ll be stoked.”

A Fijian international, Bukuya made his NRL debut with the club in 2008 where he spent six seasons before joining the Warriors.

After a year across the Tasman, Bukuya returned to the Sharks.

Meanwhile, the Sharks have told Paul Gallen and Luke Lewis they will begin discussing their respective futures after round 12.

The club has also commenced discussions with David Fifita’s management for a contract extension.

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DOGS DEALS DONE

Canterbury are just weeks away from announcing the retention of stars Moses Mbye, David Klemmer and Josh Jackson on four-year-deals.

It’s understood the final stage of negotiations before the deals can be announced involves having all parties agree on their respective dollar values for each season, with some contracts possibly back-ended to fit under the cap.

The superstars have re-signed with the club until the end of 2020 on deals worth around $2 million each.

Bulldogs CEO Raelene Castle told Market Watch; “We’re in negotiations with all three players. We will make an announcement in due course.”

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SYMONDS TURNING HEADS

Tom Symonds takes a run. Source: News Corp Australia

Manly have a fight on their hands to keep backrower Tom Symonds.

Market Watch can reveal the 27-year-old has received interest from the Roosters, the club where he started his career back in 2009.

A Roosters junior, Symonds has been in stellar form for the Sea Eagles this season.

In his fourth year with the club, Symonds has also caught the eye of St George Illawarra and South Sydney.

“We’re looking at clubs’ interest and waiting on Manly to see where they think they are at,” his manager Gavin Orr told Market Watch.

“Once Manly get back to us we’ll sit down with Tom and go through his options.”

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RUGBY CIRCLE SHARKS GIANT

Massive Cronulla Holden Cup prop Tepatasi Fuiava has caught the eye of rugby union officials.

Nicknamed ‘Tiny’, the Queensland product stands at two-metres tall and tips the scales at 125 kilos.

Market Watch can reveal that Australian rugby sides are closely monitoring the 19-year-old forward including the Queensland Reds.

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EYES ON TEENAGE PROSPECT

Wests Tigers have a battle on their hands to hold on to exciting 17-year-old prospect Moses Suli.

The centre started the year playing SG Ball before earning a call-up into Willie Peters’ Holden Cup side where he’s played two games.

Tipping the scales at 103 kilos, the youngster has been described as a young Israel Folau by a club insider.

While the Tigers want to keep Suli, they have some competition on their hands with the Storm, Dragons and Raiders all interested in the young gun.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Tim Glasby of the Storm is tackled. Source: AAP

Three months ago we told you Tim Glasby had signed a new two-year-deal with Melbourne.

Last week the club announced it.

Glasby will stay in Melbourne until at least the end of the 2018, while Christian Welch has committed to the club for an additional year.

“We are delighted to have re-signed both Tim and Christian, two players who are a big part of this club moving forward,” Storm Football Director Frank Ponissi said.

“Tim has worked incredibly hard over the last few years to get to where he is and we have no doubt he will continue to improve and take his game to the next level.”

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SHHHHHH

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Which New Zealand product has caught the eye of the Warriors?

This former Kiwi international has been a topic of discussion across the Tasman although they are yet to make an official approach.

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LATEST RUMOURS

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MANAIA ON PANTHERS’ RADAR

If you believe everything you hear on the grapevine or read on social media, then Tigers hooker Manaia Cherrington is off to Penrith next season.

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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, Iosia Soliola, Sam Williams

New deal: Josh Hodgson (until the end of 2018), Kato Ottio (from PNG Hunters until end of 2017)

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, Anthony Don, 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)

Leaving:

MANLY SEA EAGLES

Luke Burgess, Fabian Goodall, Nathan Green, Jayden Hodges, Isaac John, Liam Knight, Brenton Lawrence, Blake Leary, Jamie Lyon, 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:

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)

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, Lachlan Coote, 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)

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)

PENRITH PANTHERS

Sitaleki Akauola, George Jennings, Robert Jennings, Josh Mansour, Suaia Matagi, Andy Saunders, James Segeyaro, Will Smith, Tupou Sopoaga, Elijah Taylor, 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)

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, Josh Aloiai, 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:

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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