Dolphins FINALLY sign first NRL player in Maroons enforcer Felise Kaufusi: Transfer Centre
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has finally landed his first NRL player, with Storm veteran Felise Kaufusi signing from the 2023 season on a three-year deal.
It’s the first splash the Dolphins have made since the expansion side hit the open market on November 1.
Since that date, NRL players coming off contract at the end of next season have been allowed to negotiate with rival clubs.
The Dolphins have been linked to a host of stars but missed out on all of them, until now.
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Patrick Carrigan, Reed Mahoney, Christian Welch, Isaiah Papali’i, Harry Grant, Reegan Campbell Gillard and Cody Walker were all linked to the Dolphins before signing elsewhere.
Kaufusi, 29, has played 152 NRL games for the Storm and represented both Australia and Queensland.
The second-rower played under Bennett during the Maroons’ victorious 2020 State of Origin series.
Former Queensland under-18 representative Harrison Graham was the first player signed by Dolphins but he is yet to make his NRL debut.
Graham is currently training with the Broncos on a train-and-trial contract this summer and could be picked up by the club for the 2022 season.
“It is imperative the Dolphins build a squad that contains players of representative calibre and Felise certainly fits that mould,” Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader said
“He has played 12 Origin matches for Queensland as well as representing Australia, so will bring some important experience to the playing group we are building to debut in the competition.
“The fact that that he grew up in Bundaberg is also a positive for Queensland’s
newest professional sporting team.”
CARRIGAN RE-SIGNS AT BRONCOS
The Broncos have fended off Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett and extended lock Pat Carrigan until the end of 2024.
The 23-year-old met with Bennett and toured Dolphins’ facilities last week, but ultimately decided to stick strong with the Broncos.
Carrigan has captained Brisbane 12 times and was picked in the Maroons’ squad during Queensland’s victorious 2020 series.
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“I’m very happy Pat chose to extend his stay at the Brisbane Broncos - he’s been in our system for a long time and is highly regarded by everyone at the club,”
Broncos football director Ben Ikin said.
“Pat’s a quality player and a great leader, and we’re lucky to have him.”
Carrigan’s management told News Corp that Carrigan stayed to help deliver Brisbane’s first premiership since 2006.
“Pat has decided to stay,” his agent Jeff Jurotte said.
“He is happy at the Broncos, it’s where he started his NRL career and he feels a sense of obligation to get the club back to where they belong.
“Pat has built a strong bond with Kotoni Staggs and Payne Haas (Broncos teammates) — they have made a bit of a pact to stick together and try and win a premiership for the Broncos.
“There’s a lot of things in place for Pat’s future at the Broncos.
“We’re happy with the final deal the Broncos have put to us so Pat is rapt to be staying loyal to the club he loves.”
DRAGONS EXTEND YOUNG PLAYMAKER
The Dragons have locked down Ben Hunt’s heir apparent, extending young gun playmaker Jayden Sullivan until the end of 2025
Sullivan made his NRL debut but injuries have restricted him to just six appearances for the Red V.
The 20-year-old is considered one of the most exciting young halves in the game and fielded plenty of interest from rival clubs.
Hunt has two seasons remaining on his monster $1.2 million a year deal.
“To be able to stay home and continue my career in front of my friends and family, I couldn’t be any happier. The club means a lot to me,” Sullivan said.
“I’m excited to bring some joy to the Red V. I feel like we’re building something special here and I can’t wait to see what the future brings.”
Dragons general manager of football Ben Haran said Sullivan was an example of the club’s thriving junior pathways.
“Jayden’s continued commitment to the Dragons beyond the upcoming 2022 season is something everyone connected to the club should be extremely pleased and proud of,” Haran said.
“Jayden is a proven example of our pathways providing opportunities for players to progress through to the NRL level.
“We look forward to seeing him grow as a player over the coming years. He is a great young person to have around the club and he is another important part in the future of the Dragons.”
NAPA FAREWELLS NRL
Former Maroons enforcer Dylan Napa has signed a two-year deal with the Catalans Dragons in the Super League.
The NRL premiership-winner was struggling to find a club in Australia after being released by the Bulldogs last month.
Napa, 29, follows former Roosters teammate Mitchell Pearce to the south of France to play under coach Steve McNamara.
McNamara coached the pair as assistant at the Roosters, while the Catalans have a third-year option in their favour on Napa’s deal.
“I’m very excited for the opportunity to be a part of the Catalans organisation,” Napa said.
“To see the progress the club has made in the past years is an environment I want to grow as a player but just as importantly as a person.
“I have a great relationship with Steve McNamara from my time at the Roosters and can’t wait to get over to France, put in the work and earn respect from my teammates and coaching staff.”
Napa made 174 NRL appearances and played seven State of Origin games for Queensland.
At his best, the prop was considered one of the most damaging forwards in the game but his career has also been plagued by off-field incidents.
LEILUA THE COWBOY
Luciano Leilua will join Cowboys on a three-year deal from the 2023 season after negotiations broke down with the Wests Tigers.
Leilua has made 87 NRL appearances over five seasons at the Dragons and Wests Tigers and is considered one of the best ball-playing forwards in the competition.
The 25-year-old finished eighth in the NRL with 38 offloads, sixth among all forwards with 68 tackle breaks, while also producing five line-break assists and two try assists.
A Samoan international, Leilua joined the Tigers prior to the 2020 season and has not missed a game during his two seasons at the club.
“We’ve always been steadfast on our desire to add more experience to our forward pack, particularly in the edge back row position,” Cowboys general manager Micheal Luck said.
“Luciano is developing into an 80-minute backrower and he has some tools in his kit bag that not a lot of other players possess. He’s a threat with the footy and he can create for others through his passing, offloading and his ability to break the line.
“We believe he will add a significant point of difference to our attack and will be difficult for opposition defences to plan against.
“We’re also excited about the lessons Luciano can teach our young forwards through his experiences during the early years of his NRL career.”
TINO ALMOST BECAME DOLPHINS MAN
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has admitted he struggled to knock back Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett before re-signing with the Titans this week.
Fa’asuamaleaui was personally courted by the seven-time premiership-winning coach before signing a multimillion-dollar extension with the Titans.
“When you have got the world’s best coach calling you and having meetings it is very hard to knock that back,” Fa’asuamaleaui said.
“I have a lot of respect for him and it was good to be able to talk to him but I just see that there is a lot of potential here on the Gold Coast, especially with the young boys that we have.”
Gold Coast confirmed on Monday night Fa’asuamaleaui, who’s quickly risen to be one of the best young forwards in the game, had extended his Titans contract until the end of 2026.
Fa’asuamaleaui’s new four-year extension is worth $3.3 million, according The Courier-Mail.
It’s a major long-term coup for the Titans and equally big loss for the Dolphins who are yet to sign a marquee player for their inaugural NRL season in 2023.
Titans coach Justin Holbrook said Fa’asuamaleaui, who won the Paul Broughton Medal in his first year at the club, was “not just a great player, he is a great person”.
“He’s only entering his second pre-season here at the Titans, but he has already made a huge impact on the players, staff and everyone involved in our club,” Holbrook said.
“Tino is our hardest working player who sets very high standards for himself and is always doing extras after training to improve his game.
“He is completely invested in what we are developing here on the Coast with his long term extension proving this and alongside a group of mates that are all around the same age, we’ve got a wonderful core group of young players that can bring success to the Gold Coast in the years to come.”
KNIGHT TOP SCORER RE-SIGNS
The Knights have locked in their 2021 top tryscorer Enari Tuala until the end of the 2023 season.
Tuala has built a reputation as one of the most consistent players at the Knights.
His finishing ability and combination with Bradman Best is credited to the majority of his 24 tries he picked up over the past two seasons.
Tuala starred for the Knights in the 2021 season scoring 13 tries, however Knights Head of Recruitment, Clint Zammit believes the 23 year old is yet to reach his full potential — a major reason as to why the Knights have re-signed him.
“Enari worked hard on the things he needed to change, he played in every game for the Knights in 2021, resulting in a career-best season,” Zammit said per a club statement.
“His extension adds real depth to our outside backs, covering both wing and centre.
“If he continues to work hard especially in the pre-season, we believe his game can improve again in 2022.”
EX-BULLDOG’S PENRITH HOMECOMING
Earlier, Chris Smith inked a one-year deal with the Panthers for the 2022 season.
The 27-year-old made his NRL debut for Penrith in 2015 before joining the Roosters for two seasons and then most recently the Bulldogs, where he played 30 games over three years.
The Panthers have pounced on the Indigenous All Stars representative after the Bulldogs opted not to re-sign him.
Smith sees the opportunity to return to the foot of the mountains as a homecoming.
“I’ve always seen myself as a Panthers man so being back in Penrith feels like coming home,” he said via a club statement.
“I played my junior footy with so many of the players who are still here. I’m excited to link up with them again.
“For now I’m focused on ripping into pre-season and hopefully getting an opportunity in the NRL next season.”
Panthers football general manager Matt Cameron lauded Smith’s character and believes his experience will add to the squad.
“As a player who developed through the Panthers system, it’s great to have Chris return to the club,” he said.
“He exemplifies many of the personal qualities that we want the young people in our club and community to aspire to.
“His character and experience will be a valuable asset for our NRL squad heading into 2022.”
FULL TRANSFER CENTRE
BRONCOS
2022 squad:Jesse Arthars (2023), Kurt Capewell (2024), Patrick Carrigan (2024), Selwyn Cobbo (2023), Herbie Farnworth (2022), Thomas Flegler (2023), Tyson Gamble (2023) Payne Haas (2024), Kobe Hetherington (2023), Jamayne Isaako (2022), Ryan James (2022), Albert Kelly (2022), Corey Jensen (2023), Rhys Kennedy (2022), Brenko Lee (2023), Ezra Mam (2024), David Mead (2022), Tesi Niu (2023), Corey Oates (2022), Cory Paix (2023), Keenan Palasia (2022), Jordan Pereira (2023), Brendan Piakura (2024), Adam Reynolds (2024), Jordan Riki (2024), TC Robati (2024), Kotoni Staggs (2025), Jake Turpin (2022), Billy Walters (2022)
Development players: Logan Bayliss (2023), Xavier Willison (2023)
2022 gains:Adam Reynolds (Rabbitohs), Kurt Capewell (Panthers), Brenko Lee (Storm), Corey Jensen (Cowboys), Logan Bayliss (Souths Logan), Jordan Pereira (Dragons), Ryan James (Raiders)
2022 losses: Xavier Coates (Storm), Tevita Pangai Jr (Bulldogs), Brodie Croft (Salford), Anthony Milford (Rabbitohs), Alex Glenn (retirement), John Asiata (Bulldogs), Ethan Bullemor (Sea Eagles)
Coach: Kevin Walters (2023)
RAIDERS
2022 squad: Jarrod Croker (2023, PO 2024), Adam Elliott (2022), Jamal Fogarty (2024), Matt Frawley (2022), Emre Guler (2023), Corey Harawira-Naera (2022), Josh Hodgson (2022), Albert Hopoate (2022), Peter Hola (2023, CO 2024), Corey Horsburgh (2022), Sebastian Kris (2024), Trey Mooney (2024), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (2023), Josh Papalii (2024, MO 2025), Jordan Rapana (2023), Harry Rushton (2023), Xavier Savage (2023), Brad Schneider (2023), Bailey Simonsson (2023), Harley Smith-Shields (2023), Tom Starling (2022), Ryan Sutton (2022), Joe Tapine (2023), Matthew Timoko (2024), Semi Valemei (2024), Elliott Whitehead (2024), Jack Wighton (2022, PO 2023 and 2024), Sam Williams (2022), Hudson Young (2024)
Development players: Elijah Anderson (2022), Ata Mariota (2022), Brandon Morkos (2024), Clay Webb (2023)
Pre-season training players: Michael Asomua, JJ Clarkson, Caleb Esera, Brock Gardner, Jordan Martin, James Schiller, Adrian Trevilyan
2022 gains: Jamal Fogarty (Titans), Peter Hola (Cowboys), Adam Elliott (Bulldogs)
2022 losses: Ryan James (Broncos), Siliva Havili (Rabbitohs), Dunamis Lui, Darby Medlyn, Caleb Aekins (all unsigned)
Coach: Ricky Stuart (2023)
2022 squad: Josh Addo-Carr (2025), Paul Alamoti (2023), Corey Allan (2023), John Asiata (2022), Jake Averillo (2023), Bailey Biondi-Odo (2023), Braidon Burns (2023), Matt Burton (2023, PO 2024), Josh Cook (2023), Nick Cotric (2024), Matt Doorey (2022), Matt Dufty (2022), Raymond Faitala-Mariner (2022), Kyle Flanagan (2023), Jack Hetherington (2022, MO 2023), Josh Jackson (2023), Tui Katoa (2022), Max King (2022), Jeremy Marshall-King (2022, PO 2023), Brent Naden (2023), Jayden Okunbor (2023), Tevita Pangai Jr (2024), Chris Patolo (2023), Aaron Schoupp (2024), Ava Seumanufagai (2023), Joe Stimson (2022), Luke Thompson (2023), Jackson Topine (2022), Paul Vaughan (2022), Corey Waddell (2023), Brandon Wakeham (2022)
Train-and-trial players: Noah King, Kurt Morrin, Phillip Makatoa, Jayden Tanner, Billy Tsikrikas, Declan Casey, Harrison Edwards, Josh Stuckey, Mosese Pope, Steven Marsters, Ben Seufale, Luke Sommerton, Josh Ralph
2022 gains: Matt Burton (Panthers), Josh Addo-Carr (Storm), Brent Naden (Panthers), Matt Dufty (Dragons), Paul Vaughan (Dragons), Tevita Pangai Jr (Broncos/Panthers), Josh Cook (Rabbitohs), John Asiata (Broncos), Max King (Storm), Braidon Burns (Rabbitohs), Steven Marsters (Rabbitohs)
2022 losses: Nick Meaney (Storm), Renouf Atoni (Roosters), Will Hopoate (St Helens), Chris Smith (Panthers), Lachlan Lewis, Sione Katoa, Dean Britt, James Roumanos, Brad Deitz, Watson Heleta, Kiko Manu (all unsigned)
Coach: Trent Barrett (2023)
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2022 squad: Jayden Berrell (2022), Blayke Brailey (2022), Andrew Fifita (2022), Dale Finucane (2025), Wade Graham (2022), Braden Hamlin-Uele (2022), Mawene Hiroti (2022), Royce Hunt (2022), Nicho Hynes (2024), Matt Ikuvalu (2023), Sione Katoa (2023), William Kennedy (2023), Cameron McInnes (2025), Locky Miller (2023), Luke Metcalf (2022), Matt Moylan (2022), Ronaldo Mulitalo (2023), Briton Nikora (2022), Franklin Pele (2022), Jesse Ramien (2023), Toby Rudolf (2024), Siosifa Talakai (2023), Jensen Taumoepeau (2022, CO 2023), Aiden Tolman (2022), Connor Tracey (2024), Braydon Trindall (2023), Jack Williams (2022), Teig Wilton (2023)
Development players: Kayde Dykes (2022), Jonaiah Lualua (2022), Jack Martin (2022), Ryan Rivett (2022)
Pre-season training players: Kayal Iro, Jackson Ferris, Tom Hazelton, Zac Cini, Sam Stonestreet, Kai Parker, Jesse Colquhoun, Jordan Samrani, Josh Finau, Siteni Taukomo
2022 gains: Cameron McInnes (Dragons), Nicho Hynes (Storm), Dale Finucane (Storm), Matt Ikuvalu (Roosters), Locky Miller (rugby union), Jayden Berrell (Wynnum Manly)
2022 losses: Chad Townsend (Cowboys), Shaun Johnson (Warriors), Aaron Woods (Dragons), Josh Dugan (retired), Billy Magoulias (Warrington)
2023 losses: Luke Metcalf (Warriors)
Coach: Craig Fitzgibbon (from 2024)
TITANS
2022 squad: Tanah Boyd (2024), AJ Brimson (2026), Jayden Campbell (2024), Erin Clark (2023), Herman Ese’ese (2022), Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (2026), Beau Fermor (2024), David Fifita (2023), Sosefo Fifita (2023), Moeaki Fotuaika (2024), Patrick Herbet (2023), Jaimin Joliffe (2024), Brian Kelly (2023), Alofi’ana Khan-Pereira (2023), Sam Lisone (2023, CO 2024), Isaac Liu (2024), Esan Marsters (2022), Greg Marzhew (2023), Sam McIntyre (2022), Kevin Proctor (2022), Phillip Sami (2022), Toby Sexton (2024), Will Smith (2022, MO 2023), Corey Thompson (2022, CO 2023), Paul Turner (2023), Joseph Vuna (2023), Jarrod Wallace (2022)
Development players: Aaron Booth (2022), Shannin Fuller (2022), Tony Francis (2023), Tom Weaver (2024)
Train-and-trial players: Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui, Isaac Matalavea-Booth, William Samuel, Jack Cullen, Ben Liyou, Jordan Penquitt, Braden Robson, Charlie Murray, Ryan Foran, Jacob Alick, Oskar Bryant, Vaka Sikahele, Josh Rogers, Tony Francis, Kaleb Ngamanu, Lee Turner, Caleb Hodges, Klese Haas, Jaylan de Groot, Taine Tuaupiki
2022 gains: Isaac Liu (Roosters), Paul Turner (Warriors), Aaron Booth (Storm), Will Smith (Eels)
2022 losses: Jai Whitbread, Sam Stone (both Centurions), Tyrone Peachey (Wests Tigers), Jamal Fogarty (Raiders), Ash Taylor (Warriors), Mitch Rein, Jonus Pearson (both unsigned)
Coach: Justin Holbrook (2024)
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SEA EAGLES
2022 squad: Josh Aloiai (2023), Morgan Boyle (2022), Ethan Bullemor (2023), Daly Cherry-Evans (2023), Lachlan Croker (2023), Andrew Davey (2022), Sione Fainu (2022), Kieran Foran (2022), Reuben Garrick (2023), Morgan Harper (2023), Sean Keppie (2024), Tolutau Koula (2022), Karl Lawton (2022), Haumole Olakau’ata (2024), Brad Parker (2023), Taniela Paseka (2024), Jason Saab (2023), Josh Schuster (2024), Toafofoa Sipley (2023), Jorge Taufua (2022), Martin Taupau (2022), Ben Trbojevic (2022), Jake Trbojevic (2026), Tom Trbojevic (2026), Christian Tuipulotu (2024), Alec Tu’itavake (2023), Dylan Walker (2022)
Development players: Jamie Humphreys (2023), Gordon Chan Kum Tong (2023), Kaeo Weekes (2022)
Train-and-trial players: Kurt De Luis, Viliami Fifita, Manase Fainu
2022 gains: Ethan Bullemor (Broncos)
2022 losses: Curtis Sironen (St Helens), Moses Suli (Dragons), Jack Gosiewski (Dragons), Cade Cust (Wigan), Zac Saddler, Tevita Funa and Dylan Walker (all unsigned)
Coach: Des Hasler (2023)
STORM
2021 squad: Nelson Asofa-Solomona (2023), Jesse Bromwich (2022), Kenny Bromwich (2022, PO 2023), Xavier Coates (2023), Thomas Eisenhuth (2022), Harry Grant (2022, MO 2023), Jordan Grant (2023), Jack Howarth (2022), Jahrome Hughes (2023, PO 2024), Dean Ieremia (2022), George Jennings (2022), Cooper Johns (2022), Tui Kamikamica (2022, CO 2023), Felise Kaufusi (2022), Chris Lewis (2022), Trent Loeiro (2023), Isaac Lumelume (2022), Nick Meaney (2023), Tepai Moeroa (2022, MO 2023) Cameron Munster (2023), Jayden Nikorima (2022), Justin Olam (2022, CO 2023), Ryan Papenhuyzen (2025), Jonah Pezet (2023), Brandon Smith (2022), Reimis Smith (2022), Will Warbrick (2023), Christian Welch (2025), Tyran Wishart (2023)
Development players: Bronson Garlick (2022), Cole Geyer (2023)
2022 gains:Nick Meaney (Bulldogs), Xavier Coates (Broncos), Josh King (Knights), Jayden Nikorima (Redcliffe Dolphins), Will Warbrick (rugby union), Bronson Garlick (Newtown Jets)
2022 losses:Nicho Hynes (Sharks), Dale Finucane (Sharks), Aaron Booth (Titans), Max King, Josh Addo-Carr (Bulldogs), Brenko Lee (Broncos), Aaron Pene (Warriors), Judda Turahui, Ryley Jacks, Dan Atkinson, Tyson Smoothy (all unsigned)
KNIGHTS
2022 squad: Mitchell Barnett (2023), Bradman Best (2024), Jayden Brailey (2025), Jake Clifford (2023), Adam Clune (2023), Phoenix Crossland (2022), Lachlan Fitzgibbon (2022, PO 2023), Tyson Frizell (2022, PO 2023), Dane Gagai (2024), Bailey Hodgson (2023), Hymel Hunt (2023), Jack Johns (2023), Brodie Jones (2023), Jacob Kiraz (2022), David Klemmer (2023), Kurt Mann (2023), Jirah Momoisea (2022), Brayden Musgrove (2022), Kalyn Ponga (2022, PO 2023, PO 2024), Chris Randall (2023), Daniel Saifiti (2026), Jacob Saifiti (2024), Simi Sasagi (2022), Pasami Saulo (2022), Sauaso Sue (2022), Starford To’a (2023), Enari Tuala (2023), Dom Young (2023)
Development players: Leo Thompson (2022), Krystian Mapapalangi (2023), Chris Vea’ila (2023)
2022 gains: Dane Gagai (Rabbitohs), Adam Clune (Dragons), Mitchell Pearce (Catalans)
2022 losses: Connor Watson (Roosters), Josh King (Storm), Gehamat Shibasaki (Japanese rugby), Blake Green (retired), Edrick Lee (unsigned)
Coach: Adam O’Brien (2024)
COWBOYS
2022 squad: Daejan Asi (2022), Kane Bradley (2022), Lachlan Burr (2022), Ben Condon (2023), Reuben Cotter (2022), Tom Dearden (2024), Scott Drinkwater (2023), Mitchell Dunn (2022), Kyle Feldt (2024), Thomas Gilbert (2022), Jake Granville (2022, CO 2023), Ben Hampton (2022), Coen Hess (2024), Peta Hiku (2023), Valentine Holmes (2025), Connelly Lemuelu (2022), Heilum Luki (2022), Jordan McLean (2022), Laitia Moceidreke (2023), Jeremiah Nanai (2022), Griffin Neame (2023), Emry Pere (2022), Reece Robson (2023), Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (2023), Murray Taulagi (2023), Jason Taumalolo (2027), Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (2023), Chad Townsend (2024)
Development players: Jordan Lipp (2023), Riley Price (2023), Tyreece Woods (2022)
Ongoing training players: Jake Bourke, Tom Chester, Ragarive Wavik, Iosefo Masikau, Taniela Sadrugu
2022 gains: Chad Townsend (Sharks), Peta Hiku (Warriors), Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (Warriors)
2022 losses: Michael Morgan (retired), Francis Molo (Dragons), Corey Jensen (Broncos), Justin O’Neill (retired), Peter Hola (Raiders), Javid Bown (retired), Shane Wright (unsigned)
Coach: Todd Payten (2023)
EELS
2022 squad: Jakob Arthur (2022), Waqa Blake (2023), Dylan Brown (2022, PO 2023), Nathan Brown (2023), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (2025), Bryce Cartwright (2023), Haze Dunster (2022), Clint Gutherson (2025), Wiremu Greig (2022), Keegan Hipgrave (2022), David Hollis (2023), Oregon Kaufusi (2022), Shaun Lane (2023), Reed Mahoney (2022), Ryan Matterson (2022), Makahesi Makatoa (2022), Mitchell Moses (2023, PO 2024), Solomone Naiduki Marata Niukore (2022), Tom Opacic (2022), Isaiah Papali’i (2022), Junior Paulo (2022), Will Penisini (2023), Hayze Perham (2022), Sean Russell (2023), Maika Sivo (2022, PO 2023), Ray Stone (2022)
Development players: Sam Loizou (2022), Ky Rodwell (2022), Josh Tuipulotu (2023)
2022 gains: N/A
2022 losses: Joey Lussick (St. Helens), Blake Ferguson (rugby union), Will Smith (Titans), Keegan Hipgrave (retirement), Michael Oldfield, Sam Hughes, Nathaniel Roache (all unsigned)
2023 losses: Marata Niukore (Warriors)
Coach: Brad Arthur (2022)
PANTHERS
2022 squad:Eddie Blacker (2022), Nathan Cleary (2024), Stephen Crichton (2023), Dylan Edwards (2022), Matt Eisenhuth (2022), Kurt Falls (2022), James Fisher-Harris (2026), J’maine Hopgood (2022), Robert Jennings (2022), Mitch Kenny (2022), Viliame Kikau (2022), Apisai Koroisau (2022), Spencer Leniu (2023), Moses Leota (2024), Jarome Luai (2024), Liam Martin (2023), Taylan May (2022), Sean O’Sullivan (2022), Jaeman Salmon (2022), Chris Smith (2022), Lindsay Smith (2022), Scott Sorensen (2023), Charlie Staines (2023), Izack Tago (2023), Brian To’o (2023), Isaah Yeo (2024)
Development players: Thomas Jenkins (2023), Maverick Geyer (2023), Sunia Turuva (2022)
2022 gains: Sean O’Sulivan (Warriors), Chris Smith (Bulldogs)
2022 losses: Matt Burton (Bulldogs), Brent Naden (Bulldogs), Tevita Pangai Jr (Bulldogs), Kurt Capewell (Broncos), Paul Momirovski (Roosters), Tyrone May, Brendan Hands, Shannon Harris (all unsigned)
Coach: Ivan Cleary (2023)
DRAGONS
2022 squad: Daniel Alvaro (2022), Talatau Amone (2023), Jack Bird (2022), George Burgess (2023), Billy Burns (2022), Jack de Belin (2023, PO 2024), Matthew Feagai (2024), Max Feagai (2024), Poasa Faamausili (2022), Jackson Ford (2022), Tyrell Fuimaono (2023), Jack Gosiewski (2022), Ben Hunt (2023), Josh Kerr (2023), Blake Lawrie (2022), Zac Lomax (2026), Moses Mbye (2023), Andrew McCullough (2023), Josh McGuire (2022), Tautau Moga (2022), Francis Molo (2024), Cody Ramsey (2024), Mikaele Ravalawa (2023 PO 2024), Tariq Sims (2022), Jaydn Su’A (2024), Moses Suli (2024), Jayden Sullivan (2025), Aaron Woods (2022, PO 2023)
Development players: Shalom O’Ofou (2022), Tyrell Sloan (2023)
2022 gains: Jaydn Su’A (Rabbitohs), Francis Molo (Cowboys), George Burgess (Wigan), Moses Mbye (Tigers), Moses Suli (Sea Eagles), Aaron Woods (Sharks), Jack Gosiewski (Sea Eagles), Tautau Moga (Rabbitohs)
2022 losses: Cameron McInnes (Sharks), Matt Dufty (Bulldogs), Jordan Pereira (Broncos), Adam Clune (Knights), Corey Norman, Kaide Ellis, Brayden Williame, Gerard Beale, Billy Brittain, Hayden Lomax (all unsigned)
Coach: Anthony Griffin (2022)
RABBITOHS
2022 squad:Jai Arrow (2024), Zane Bijorac (2022), Tom Burgess (2023), Jed Cartwright (2023), Michael Chee-Kam (2022), Damien Cook (2023), Campbell Graham (2024), Siliva Havili (2023), Jacob Host (2023), Lachlan Ilias (2023), Alex Johnston (2025), Terrell Kalo Kalo (2023), Liam Knight (2023), Keaon Kolomatangi (2024), Peter Mamouzelos (2024), Josh Mansour (2022), Anthony Milford (2022), Taane Milne (2022), Latrell Mitchell (2023), Davvy Moale (2023), Cameron Murray (2025), Mark Nicholls (2023), Jaxson Paulo (2022), Hame Sele (2023), Blake Taaffe (2023), Isaiah Tass (2022), Tevita Tatola (2024), Cody Walker (2023)
2022 gains: Anthony Milford (Broncos), Michael Chee-Kam (Wests Tigers), Siliva Havili (Raiders), Isaiah Tass (Broncos)
2022 losses: Adam Reynolds (Broncos), Braidon Burns (Bulldogs), Jaydn Su’A (Dragons), Benji Marshall (retirement), Dane Gagai (Knights), Patrick Mago (Wigan), Joshua Cook (Bulldogs), Steven Marsters (Bulldogs), Tautau Moga (Dragons), Brock Gardner (Raiders), Troy Dargan (unsigned)
Coach: Wayne Bennett (2021)
2022 squad:Renouf Atoni (2023), Fletcher Baker (2023), Egan Butcher (2023), Nat Butcher (2024), Lindsay Collins (2026), Angus Crichton (2022), Moala Graham-Taufa (2022), Drew Hutchison (2023), Luke Keary (2024), Adam Keighran (2022, CO 2023), Lachlan Lam (2022), Freddy Lussick (2022), Joseph Manu (2022), Paul Momirovski (2024), Victor Radley (2023), Billy Smith (2023), Joseph Suaalii (2022, PO 2023, PO 2024), Daniel Suluka-Fifita (2022), Siosiua Taukeiaho (2022), James Tedesco (2024), Daniel Tupou (2023), Sitili Tupouniua (2024), Sam Verrills (2024), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (2023), Sam Walker (2023), Connor Watson (2023), Naufahu Whyte (2024)
Development players: Ben Marschke (2022), Tuku Hau Tapuha (2022), Ronald Volkman (2022), Ben Thomas (2022)
Pre-season training players: Tom Carr, Eli Roberts, Terrell May, Fa’amanu Brown
2022 gains: Connor Watson (Knights), Renouf Atoni (Bulldogs), Paul Momirovski (Panthers)
2022 losses: Isaac Liu (Titans), Matt Ikuvalu (Sharks), Dale Copley, Josh Morris, Brett Morris, Jake Friend, Boyd Cordner (all retired)
Coach: Trent Robinson (2023)
WARRIORS
2022 squad:Bunty Afoa (2023), Euan Aitken (2023), Rocco Berry (2024), Josh Curran (2023), Wayde Egan (2022), Addin Fonua-Blake (2023), Tohu Harris (2024), Chanel Harris-Tavita (2022), Shaun Johnson (2023), Temple Kalepo (2022), Eliesa Katoa (2024), Matt Lodge (2022, PO 2023), Marcelo Montoya (2022), Jack Murchie (2022), Ben Murdoch-Masila (2023), Kodi Nikorima (2022), Aaron Pene (2023), Iliesa Ratuva (2022), Pride Petterson-Robati (2022), Adam Pompey (2023), Bayley Sironen (2023), Jazz Tevaga (2022, PO 2023), Viliami Vailea (2023), Reece Walsh (2023, PO 2024), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (2024)
Development players: Lleyton Finau (2022), Otukinekina Kepu (2022), Valingi Kepu (2022),Taniela Otukolo (2024)
Train-and-trial players: Ash Taylor, Jacob Laban, Zyon Maiu’u, Eric Vaafusuaga, Demitric Sifakula, Ali Leiataua, Trei Fuller, Jayden Corrigan, Tom Ale, Garrett Smith, Jackson Frei, Adam Cook
2022 gains: Aaron Pene (Storm), Shaun Johnson (Sharks)
2022 losses: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (NZ rugby union), Chad Townsend (Cowboys), Kane Evans (Super League), Leeson Ah Mau (retired), David Fusitu’a (Super League), Jyris Glamuzina, Isaiah Vagana (both unsigned)
2023 gains: Marate Niukore (from Eels until 2026), Luke Metcalf (from Sharks until 2024)
Coach: Nathan Brown (2023)
TIGERS
2022 squad: Shawn Blore (2023), Luke Brooks (2023), Adam Doueihi (2023), Luke Garner (2022), Oliver Gildart (2023), Jackson Hastings (2023), Reece Hoffman (2023), Asu Kepaoa (2023), William Kei (2022), Daine Laurie (2023), Luciano Leilua (2022), Jacob Liddle (2023), Jock Madden (2022), Ken Maumalo (2023, PO 2024), Thomas Mikaele (2022), Zane Musgrove (2024), David Nofoaluma (2025), Joe Ofahengaue (2022 MO 23), Tyrone Peachey (2023), Alex Seyfarth (2023), Jake Simpkin (2024), Tuki Simpkins (2023), Tommy Talau (2022), James Tamou (2022), Kelma Tuilagi (2022), Alex Twal (2024), Stefano Utoikamanu (2023)
Development players: Henry O’Kane (2022), Brandon Tumeth (2022), Lomi Saukuru (2022)
Train-and-trial players: Logen Dillon, Dudley Dutoi, Trey Peni, Tyrone Roberts, Kade Hill, Fonua Pole, Michael Tannous, Bray Guyan, Ben Stevanovic, Brandon Webster-Mansfield, Rua Ngatikaru, Billy Stapleton, Junior Pauga, Liam Scolari, Iverson Fuatimau, Austin Dias, Tom Freebairn
2022 gains: Jackson Hastings (Wigan), Oliver Gildart (Wigan), Tyrone Peachey (Titans)
2022 losses: Moses Mbye (Dragons), Billy Walters (Broncos), Michael Chee Kam (Rabbitohs), Russell Packer (retired), Zac Cini (Sharks/Newtown Jets), Joey Leilua, Tom Amone, James Roberts (all unsigned)
Coach: Michael Maguire (2023)