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RABBITS ZERO IN ON HALF

South Sydney have started negotiating a new deal for rookie half Adam Doueihi.

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Market Watch can reveal the Rabbitohs are confident of re-signing the young gun for another two seasons which would keep him at Redfern until at least the end of 2020.

“He’s a good guy to have in our group because he can play,” coach Anthony Seibold said last week of the utility.

Adam Doueihi in action. Source: News Corp Australia

“He’ll keep improving I’m sure.”

The 19-year-old made his NRL debut in Round 2 this season and looks at home in the top grade.

A Lebanon international, Doueihi can play in the halves, fullback or centre with his versatility making his a very valuable asset.

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COWBOY TO MAKE CALL

Ethan Lowe of the Cowboys takes a hit-up. Source: AAP

Justin O’Neill isn’t the only Cowboy who has an option in his favour to remain in North Queensland in 2019.

The Courier Mail revealed last week that O’Neill has the clause in his contract to remain at the club but now Market Watch can reveal Ethan Lowe has the same option in his contract.

Lowe, 27, is a one-club player having made his NRL debut in 2013.

A member of Queensland’s Emerging Origin squad, Lowe is approaching 100 top grade games.

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BRONCOS LOOK TO THE FUTURE

Kotoni Staggs playing a trial for Brisbane. Pic — Broncos.com.au. Source: Supplied

Brisbane have come under fire for their recruitment and retention in recent weeks but they’re working overtime to make sure they nail it for the future.

It all starts with generation next and the Broncos have locked up exciting 20s backrower Kotoni Staggs until the end of 2020.

At 19, Staggs made his Queensland Cup debut from the bench in Redcliffe’s 36-20 win over Wynnum on Sunday, scoring two tries and kicked four goals.

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The Wellington junior signed with the Broncos as a 15-year-old and after a strong season in the Holden Cup in 2017, coupled with an impressive pre-season has prompted the Broncos to extend his deal long-term.

A versatile player, Staggs is similar to that of Penrith utility Tyrone Peachey in his ability and no stranger to playing in the centres or on an edge.

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MANLY LAND EELS SCHOOLBOY



Sean Keppie playing Australian Schoolboys. Source: Twitter

Manly have landed one of Parramatta’s brightest young stars.

Market Watch can reveal the Sea Eagles have signed 20s gun Sean Keppie on a two-year-deal starting 2019 and while there’s been a lot of uncertainty around Manly’s salary cap, Keppie’s deal has been registered by the NRL.

An Australian Schoolboys representative, Keppie has been a standout in the 20s this season after a successful year in the NYC in 2017 where the Eels made the grand final.

Keppie will see out the remainder of this year with the Eels before joining the Sea Eagles’ top squad next year.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Aiden Tolman at Bulldogs training. Source: AAP

A few weeks ago this column wrote about Aiden Tolman being the next Bulldog to leave the club.

Now Cronulla are ready to pounce.

Tolman is contracted to the Bulldogs until the end of 2020 but don’t be surprised if an early release is eventually struck.

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OFF-CONTRACT LIST FOR 2018

BRONCOS

Corey Oates (centre) of the Broncos is tackled. Source: AAP

Corey Allan, Corey Oates, Jamayne Isaako, Tom Opacic, Moses Pangai, Tevita Pangai, Korbin Sims, Jaydn Su’a, Sam Thaiday, Matt Lodge, Sam Tagataese, Shaun Nona, Marion Seve, Jake Turpin, Gehamat Shibasaki, Todd Murphy, Sam Scarlett, George Fai

Coach: Wayne Bennett (until 2019)

New deal: Kotoni Staggs (until 2020)

Leaving: David Mead (Immediately to Catalans until 2020)

RAIDERS

Masivesi Dakuwaqa, Blake Austin, Luke Bateman, Jarrett Bolland, Cooper Bambling, Shannon Boyd, Dunamis Lui, Sitiveni Moceidreke, Siliva Havili, Michael Oldfield, Daniel Keir, Jacob McGrath, Josh Papalii, Junior Paulo, Paul Roach, Aidan Sezer, Iosia Soliola, Craig Garvey, Charlie Gubb (club option for 2019)

Coach: Ricky Stuart (until 2020)

New deal: Elliot Whitehead (until 2020), Nick Cotric (until 2020), Royce Hunt (until 2019), Josh Hodgson (until 2022), Jack Murchie (until 2020)

Leaving: Kurt Baptiste (Immediately to Leigh until end of 2018), Bill Cullen (CQ Capras after training deal expired)

BULLDOGS

Clay Priest, Tom Carr, Josh Cleeland, Greg Eastwood, Asipeli Fine, Matt Frawley, Kayne Kalache, Elie El-Zakhem, Lachlan Lewis, Rhyse Martin, Brett Morris, Josh Morris, Zac Woolford, Mason Cerruto (club option for 2019), Lachlan Burr

Coach: Dean Pay (signed until 2019)

New deal: Raymond Faitala-Mariner (until 2020), Brandon Wakeham (until 2020), Jeremy Marshall-King (Extension until 2020)

Leaving: Brenko Lee (Immediate release to Titans until 2018)

SHARKS

Jayson Bukuya, Kurt Dillon, Paul Gallen, Edrick Lee, Ricky Leutele, Luke Lewis, Blake Manowski, Joseph Paulo, James Segeyaro, Bessie Aufaga-Toomaga, Kurt Dillon, William Kennedy, Clayton Uia

Leaving: Jesse Ramien (Knights from 2019 until 2020), James Roumanos (Bulldogs from 2019 until 2021)

Coach: Shane Flanagan (signed until 2019)

TITANS

Mitch Rein shares a moment with his teammates. Source: Supplied

Dale Copley, Anthony Don, Kane Elgey, Jai Whitbread, Keegan Hipgrave, John Olive, Paterika Vaivai, Brendan Elliot, Ryan Simpkins, Jack Stockwell, Kiah Cooper, Mitch Rein (player option for 2019), Will Matthews

Coach: Garth Brennan (signed until 2020)

New deal: Ashley Taylor (until 2021), Phillip Sami (until 2020), Moeaki Fotuaika (until 2021), Alexander Brimson (until 2020)

Leaving: Dan Sarginson (Immediate release to Wigan), Karl Lawton (Immediate release to Warriors until 2019)

SEA EAGLES

Cade Cust, Jackson Hastings, Jack Gosiewski, Lewis Brown, Cameron Cullen, Lachlan Croker, Brian Kelly, Shaun Lane, Darcy Lussick, Akuila Uate, Jonathan Wright, Moses Suli

Coach: Trent Barrett (signed until 2020)

New deal: Tom Wright (until 2019), Curtis Sironen (until 2021), Apisai Koroisau (until 2021)

STORM

Scott Drinkwater, Sandor Earl, Tim Glasby, Ryley Jacks, Tui Kamikamica, Felise Kaufusi, Justin Olam, Billy Slater, Cameron Smith, Young Tonumaipea, Ryan Hoffman, Sale Finau, Louis Geraghty, Harry Grant, Kayleb Milne, Junior Ratuvu, Lachlan Timms, Billy Walters

Coach: Craig Bellamy (signed until 2018)

New deal: Curtis Scott (until 2021)

WARRIORS

Issac Luke of the Warriors comes off the field. Source: Getty Images

Manaia Cherrington, Matiu Love-Henry, Issac Luke, Simon Mannering, Anthony Gelling, Ken Maumalo, Junior Pauga, Zac Santo, Patrick Sipley, Jazz Tevaga, Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck

Coach: Stephen Kearney (until 2019)

New deal: Sam Lisone (until 2020), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (until 2022), Hayze Perham (until 2019)

Leaving: Ata Hingano (Raiders until 2019)

KNIGHTS

Tyrone Amey, Pat Mata’utia, Sione Mata’utia, Jacob Lillyman, Matt Cooper, Cory Denniss, Tom Hughes, Josh King, Brock Lamb, Junior Roqica, Nick Meaney, Ken Sio, Tom Starling, Luke Yates, Zac Hosking, Christian Hazard, Jack Johns, Brent Naden, Jack Johns, Jamie Buhrer

Coach: Nathan Brown (signed until 2018)

New deal: Jacob Saifiti (until 2020), Daniel Saifiti (until 2020), Sam Stone (until 2020)

Leaving: Jack Cogger (Bulldogs from 2019 until 2020), Trent Hodkinson (Immediate release to Cronulla until 2018), Dylan Phythian (released)

COWBOYS

Javid Bowen, Josh Chudleigh, Lachlan Coote, Shaun Fensom, Jake Granville, Sam Hoare, Francis Molo, Shaun Hudson, Marcus Jensen, Kyle Laybutt, Kane Linnett, Ethan Lowe (player option for 2019), Justin O’Neill (player option for 2019), Emry Pere, Johnathan Thurston, Antonio Winterstein, Shane Wright, Kurt Wiltshire

Coach: Paul Green (signed until 2018)

New deal: Michael Morgan (until 2023)

EELS

Dane Aukafolau, Kirisome Auva’a, Jarryd Hayne, Nathan Davis, David Gower, George Jennings, Cameron King, Suaia Matagi, Jack Morris, Reed Mahoney, Kaysa Pritchard, Beau Scott, Peni Terepo, Siosaia Vave, Greg Leleisiuao, Marata Niukore, Tony Williams, Blaise Barnes

Coach: Brad Arthur (until 2019)

New deal: Nathan Brown (until 2021), Will Smith (until 2020), Daniel Alvaro (until 2019)

Leaving: Sean Keppie (Sea Eagles from 2019 until end of 2020)

PANTHERS

Oliver Clark, Josh Mansour, Peter Wallace, Tyrone Phillips, Soni Luke, Jayden Walker, Mitchell Revell, Joe Peato, Samuel Martin-Savage, Adam Keighran, Allan Fitzgibbon, James Conroy, Chad O’Donnell, Joey Peato, Tom Skinner, Corey Waddell, Jack Hetherington, Jarome Luai, Kaide Ellis, Nick Lui-Toso

Coach: Anthony Griffin (until 2020)

New deal: Dylan Edwards (until 2020), Tyrone May (until 2020), Isaah Yeo (2021)

Leaving: Leilani Latu (Immediate release to Titans until 2020), Stefano Hala (Immediate release to Canberra until 2020), Bryce Cartwright (Immediate release to Titans until 2021), Tyrone Peachey (Titans from 2019 until 2021)

RABBITOHS

Robbie Farah of the Rabbitohs in action. Source: AAP

Braidon Burns, Billy Brittain, Jason Clark, Robbie Farah, Tyrell Fuimaono, Hymel Hunt, Robert Jennings, John Sutton, Adam Doueihi, Connor Tracey, Mark Nicholls, Jesse Martin, Jacob Gagan, Junior Tatola, Vincent Leuluai

Coach: Anthony Seibold (until 2019)

Re-signed: George Burgess (until 2019), Thomas Burgess (until 2019), Sam Burgess (until 2019), Cody Walker (until 2020)

Leaving: Angus Crichton (Roosters from 2019 until 2021)

DRAGONS

Leeson Ah Mau, Reuben Garrick, Patrick Herbert, Jeremy Latimore, Jason Nightingale, Ash Nisbet, Jordan Pereira, Hame Sele, Mitchell Allgood

Coach: Paul McGregor (until 2019)

New deal: Cameron McInnes (until 2021), Luciano Leilua (until 2020), Matt Dufty (until 2019), Joe Lovodua (until 2019), Josh Kerr (until 2019)

Leaving: Joel Thompson (pre-season 2018 to Manly until 2019)

ROOSTERS

Blake Ferguson, Dean Matterson, Chris Smith, Eloni Vunakece, Paul Momirovski, Mitch Cornish, Brock Gray, Lachlan Lam, Reece Robinson, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Kurt Baptiste

New deal: Isaac Liu (until 2021), Luke Keary (until 2021), Jake Friend (until 2020), Zane Tetevano (until 2019), Boyd Cordner (until 2023), Nat Butcher (2020), Latrell Mitchell (2020), Joseph Manu (2020)

Coach: Trent Robinson (until 2019)

Leaving: Jayden Nikorima (released), Grant Garvey (released)

TIGERS

Benji Marshall, Esan Marsters, JJ Felise, Tim Grant, Kevin Naiqama, Sauaso Sue, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, Bayley Sironen, Pita Godinet

Coach: Ivan Cleary (until 2020)

Leaving: