Ask The Lurker - Thursday

16:9. Lurker

@kiwisean1 chances of Tomkins & Leuleuai leaving Warriors early? If so would Barba or Hoffman (or both) be in Warriors sights?

The Lurker: Tomkins is homesick but says he will stick out his deal til end of 2016. I wouldn't be surprised to see him go home 12 months early. Leuluai is married to an English girl and rumour is she is homesick - so you can guess how that will play out.

@Quaylago  Any news with Storm's Mahe Fonua & Matt Duffie? #asklurk

The Lurker: Both come off contract end of 2014 - I assume that is what you are asking. The club will push hard to keep Fonua - Duffie has had a lot of injuries and may be allowed to look around.

@freeballs  is mata utai gonna be a swap for Kasiano at the Dragons? Both still under contract.

The Lurker: People love to talk 'player swap' but when was the last time one actually happened? They are a myth. Players negotiate totally separate deals - but the two that you mention may do that. A long shot though.

@CSD87  how will the Bronx run with hoffman, barba AND milf in 2015? Copley and vidot too good to drop to shift hoffman to wing

The Lurker: They may let Barba shop around - word has it he is not a 'Wayne Bennett type player' and he has been struggling.

@pantherkid1998  hey lurk are there any signings for the panthers in the near future. Thanks #asklurk

The Lurker: They have all the players they need! Great young squad and they did their buying this year. Won't chase much - just a prop.

@the_pinhed  will the titans review actually change anything at the club? Or is it all just a show for the members? #asklurk

The Lurker: Good question - time will tell I guess. John Cartwright under massive pressure no doubt... as is Michael Searle.

@agrothedragon1  hearing #mary will b headcoach now, #kasiano will he or won't he b #redv & finally #bmoz will he resign at #saints .. #asklurk

The Lurker: McGregor now the favourite - and so he should be. Kasiano some chance - BMoz will stay.

 @itsLiam82  what is really going on at the tigers #asklurk

The Lurker: It's a mess - some players wanted to get rid of Potter and the Smith review bagged him. If he wins enough games, he will survive. I think he will hang on.

@DPaterson44  what's the go with the dogs and the thousands of fullbacks we are after or getting. Any help as it has been a circus

The Lurker: Chasing plenty but only need one. Haven't been able to nail him as yet and are struggling at the back.

@alistair_dean  you hinted a few weeks ago Politis wasn't happy with certain players at the Roosters. Is this anything to do with the halves?

The Lurker: Players are feeling the heat - even moreso after the shock loss to the Knights. If they bomb out of the finals - and they look like they might - heads could roll.

@suthodan  was it true that Hampton backed out of Sharks deal due to his dislike for Sydney? #AskLurk

The Lurker: It has been denied by all concerned - but yes - he almost joined the Sharks but got cold feet when Carney got sacked and Sharp quit.

@vinkarno sex tape identity?.... and gold coast salary cap issues... will they be punished this year?... #asklurks

The Lurker: Not touching the sex tape (so to speak). I want some solid evidence! Titans do have some problems - if NRL can get their act together (doubtful) they may be docked some points.

@hayrooster  Roosters have to be chasing more than Ferguson? Young backs I'd imagine. Any ideas?

The Lurker: They have good young backs in RTS, MacDonald and Elliot. Main priority is a back-rower to replace SBW 

@OnABloodbuzz  how's Jake Trbojevic? Injury and contract wise?

The Lurker: His ankle is slowly coming good - still may be a few weeks... contract wise - Panthers were sniffing around him but he will stay at Manly. 

@jDARNELL96  Dragons re-signing plenty of young guns... But are they actually going to sign any big boppers for next season? #AskLurk

Chasing a few - have been linked to Sam Kasiano but may just be paper talk.

@OzyAussieOzy  Does Bennett being at Broncos in anyway change what Cherry-Evans may think about a move there or is he too settled at Manly?

The Lurker: It's a lifestyle thing - he and his partner are settled on the northern beaches and have told friends he doesn't want to leave Sydney

@hotscotch6969  there's a kid from the bush @Lawro82Nathan apparently signed to play for Cronulla. Does he go any good?

The Lurker: You will have to provide more details my friend...not currently on my radar.

@labib_AK47 @TheNRLLurker will @ApiKoroisau return to first grade this week? #asklurk

The Lurker: Probably not - give him another week or two. Luke playing well. 

@spannaforce What is the Lurker's success rate for rumours being realised? #asklurker

The Lurker: I checked with @Middleton_David and he said I'm batting at 79.75%. Slightly up on last season but that could change before we part company for the year... 

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