Ask The Lurker - Thursday

Lurker. James Maloney Daly Cherry-Evans

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@DingoErnie  what's the chance of Cronulla getting DCE and/or James Maloney
 
The Lurker: Chance for either one, but not both… for 2016. They are extremely keen on Cherry-Evans and will go all out for him first. Sharks desperately need a quality half. Ben Barba will play a role in the courting process. Will be a fair 6 and 7 if they can pull it off. 

@jblesfooty224  heard Dean Whare, Ricky Leutele and Daryl Millard all linked to Souths. What's the chances? Also, Merrit to play 9's? #AskLurk
 
The Lurker: Souths are definitely looking around - especially now Tuqiri won't be there. Panthers won't want to lose Whare and Sharks keen on Ricky but anything is possible.. Lots of recently retired players a chance for the Nines - Merritt, Ruben Wiki etc
 
@gc_anthony  Any more Titans signings? Justin O'Neil still a chance? Also when will major sponsor be announced? #asklurk
 
The Lurker: O'Neill a chance, yes… and major sponsor before new year - hopefully
 
@gilby_gillard  what's the latest on the campo saga? Sad to see it drawn out this long #askthelurk
 
The Lurker: Sticking to his guns at this stage but there is reported interest from Salford. Will be the highest paid player in NSW Cup is something doesn't give soon!
 
@mickstokes252  what's doing with the Tigers?? JT said not signing anyone but surely we need more experience in the squad?
 
The Lurker: They say they have no money… time will tell…
 
@jasonsmithurst  will Ennis or @wadegraham17 be captain when gal is out
 
The Lurker: Good question - probably Graham as he has done the job before and deserves another shot. He is also seen as the club's leader long-term.
 
@ShireTiger  is Koukash still interested in Balmain Tigers?
 
The Lurker: He says no - but I think yes. Would be a handy benefactor.
 
@STORMYMAY Are Storm looking at anyone to replace Bryan norrie 
 
The Lurker: They are chasing a prop desperately - even looking at UK.
 
‏@kendallmclennon  Now the Tigers have let go of Blair, they've gotta be signing a new back rower. Any ideas on who?
 
The Lurker: See above - they say they have no money. May still get Frank Paul from Roosters.
 
‏@Murphy220687  will the Dragons sign one more forward??? Maybe kasiano or packer.
 
The Lurker: I think Kasiano will be there in 2016… and Packer is still awaiting clearance by the NRL.
 
‏@ism73s  whare to the bunnies rumour won't go away!!! #findout

The Lurker: See above. Rumour out there but he is under contract - better chance Darryl Millard, back from UK
 
@brianmangels1  Hey Lurk, what likelihood souths retaining their premiership winning halves? Gee I like the sound of that. #askthelurk

The Lurker: Will struggle to keep them both under the cap - both are in hot demand. This is what happens when you win a comp
 
@evo_matt  what do you think the likelihood of media outlets allowing @Cronulla_Sharks to move on from ASADA?

The Lurker: They will keep chasing their pound of flesh for a while… maybe when the footy starts again…

@stormrule1  who be Storm first choice 5/8 next season

The Lurker: Probably Blake Green - has experience and wasn’t bought from UK to play NSW Cup
 
@NrlRumours_News  what is the latest on expansion where is the NRL likely to expand ? and who will the new teams be ?
 
The Lurker: NRL keeps stalling on this and clubs don’t want it - it will mean they get a smaller slice of the TV revenue pile. NRL very keen for team in Perth to give TV another timeslot.

‏@BrendanManahan  Cronullas backline ?? Any idea on Flannos 1st choice 3/4s and wingers. Quiet a lot of options. #askthelurk

The Lurker: Ricky Leutele, Gerard Beale, Mitch Brown and Kyle Stanley - you heard it here first!
 
@ByronHoole  What's going on with Trent Merrin?

The Lurker: Will stay for 2015 - will be a Rooster or Eagle 2016
 
@Ben_0br1en  what's the likelihood of the Knights retaining the Matu'atia brothers? Are Kurt Gidley's best years at fullback behind him?

The Lurker: I think they will stay once the Knights up their offer. I like Gids - but yes.
 
@Aidos96  will the Cowboys be adding anyone to their roster ?

The Lurker: Haven’t signed a lot but have a strong squad - won’t get much more now 
 
‏@kiwisean1  warriors having any players through the entrance door? The exit door was busy...

The Lurker: Money to spend - they are looking… will get someone soon

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