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NRL News - January 2008

Cameron Smith to captain Melbourne Storm

January 22nd 2008 22:10
Melbourne Storm


World player of the year 2007, Cameron Smith, will captain the reigning premiers for the upcoming season after convincing coach Craig Bellamy to give him a fair crack of the whip at the captaincy on a permanent basis.

The 24 year-old Test rake has also led Australia before in a match against New Zealand in October 2007 and will take on the role as sole captain of Melbourne Storm after Bellamy opted to scrap the rotational captaincy policy of the last two years.


Cameron Smith


"Cameron was always the chosen one to be the captain but I just didn't think he was ready," said Bellamy at the announcement of a sleeve sponsorship deal with Suzuki.

"After the Origin series I thought it was the right time to put him in there and his form certainly didn't fall off with the added responsibility.

"He deserves that captaincy role now and I'm sure he'll hang on to it for many years." he added.

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Eels and Broncos secure their future

January 22nd 2008 05:58
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The Parrammatta Eels and the Brisbane Broncos today secured the signatures of two of the NRL's hottest young stars, with Krisnan Inu's decision to stay with the Eels co-inciding with the Broncos retention of prop David Taylor for a further season.

Inu rejected lucrative offers from the Sydney Roosters, Broncos, Sharks and Gold Coast to stay with Parramatta until the end of the 2010 season, with the 20-year-old New Zealand international beleiving that the Eels would be strong contenders for grand final glory in the coming seasons.


Krisnan Inu


The Lalor Park junior burst onto the NRL scene early last year, with the talented outside back impressing many with his electric skills in his debut season, recording 12 tries and 34 goals in just 12 exhilerating appearances.

The retention of Inu shores up the Eels future playing roster, with fellow backline young gun Jarryd Hayne also agreeing to terms last Deecember.

A solid second season also secured giant Brisbane forward Dave Taylor a contract upgrade, with both the towering prop and the Broncos club agreeing to take a measured approach in securing the 19-year-olds playing future.

“We are very happy to announce that the club has signed David with the Broncos until the end of 2009,” said Broncos cheif executive Bruno Cullen today.

“Obviously we want him to be a long term player at the club, and David has told us he wants to be here for a long time.

“But both parties felt at this stage of his career it was better just to add the one year to his deal.

dave taylor broncos


The Blackwater junior has made just 13 top grade appearances to date, with the 115kg powerhouse preferring to establish himself before committing to a long-term contract.

“I am happy just to sign for one more year and take that small step for now,” said Taylor.

“I still have a lot left to prove, which starts with making certain I am part of the club’s NRL team every week.”


* Photos courtesy of www.abc.net.au and www.leagueheadquarters.com.au
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Fittler offers to help NSW

January 15th 2008 00:05
State of Origin Blues


New South Wales' chances of wrenching back the State of Origin trophy from the Queenslanders has been given a boost with news that former NSW and Australia captain Brad Fittler has offered NSW coach Craig Bellamy a helping hand.

'Freddy' joins a stellar team already consisting of legend Andrew Johns as an assistant coach and former prop Steve Roach as a co-manager to mastermind Queensland's downfall in the upcoming series.

Brad Fittler


Fittler said: "There is nothing official but Craig did toss it up. IIt all depends on my commitments but if there's anything I can do then I'd love to help out."

The 2008 NRL season will be a busy one for the retired Rugby League great as he looks to coaching the Sydney Roosters for a full season for the very first time.

Queensland has been the more successful side in State of Origin over the last 10 years with 6 overall wins compared with the Blues' 4.


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2008 NRL Pre-Season Trial Matches

January 13th 2008 01:27
Below is alist of confirmed Trial games for your NRL club.

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Eels offer Smith final Lifeline

January 8th 2008 04:27
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Johnathan Thurston's speedy recovery

January 4th 2008 23:30
North Queensland Cowboys


One of the world's best players, North Queensland Cowboy's Johnathan Thurston is recovering from shoulder surgery better than expected and could make a possible return to the NRL during the first month of the 2008 season


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