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OFF CONTRACT EELS At End Of 2017 - Who Do You Keep?

Posted by Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown on April 2, 2017 at 9:50pm

I thought id do a list of our contract lengths for discussion.

I realise its early day yet but none the less its good to look at where we stand in regards to our cattle.

The following players are off contract at the end of this year - 2017

Auva

Faraimo

Folau

Hasson

G.Jennings

King

Nelson

Niukore

O'Brien

Frank Pritchard

Robson

Schuite

Will Smith

Tanginoa

Tuha

Twal

Woods

Semi - gone

Players off contract end of 2018

Alvaro

Brown

IDG

Fogarty

Matagi

Morris

Scott

Vave

Kaysa Pritchard

Players off contract end of 2019

Hoffman

Taka

Corey

Tep

Mannah

Edwards

Manu

Mick Jennings

Gutho

French

Is there anybody youd move on in the 2018 ands 2019 groups and who would you move on from the 2017 off contracts if you were coach?

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Cranky Brad is here!!! April 2, 2017 at 9:52pm

None at this stage for2017
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- RIDER April 2, 2017 at 10:03pm
  
  Great minds Gem ;)
RIDER April 2, 2017 at 10:02pm

2017 are backups only. None have stepped forward but I'm liking the minutes Frank is clocking up.

2018 Scott gone, IDG gone others can stay for the right money but only Brown is a must, Vave is almost a must.

2019 a lot can change in 3yrs so I'll wait to make a call.
Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown April 2, 2017 at 10:23pm

Yes its too early to decide for many, just thought id put it up for the debate, Hoffman for 3 years is a big concern.
colin hussey April 2, 2017 at 10:25pm

I think its a bit early but, there is little doubt that there will be more than a few from the 2017 list that will go, and I would not be surprised if at least 2 of the 2018 players retire at the end of the year and one, IDG may not play again owing to concussion.

There's enough reasonable quality players in the 17 list that should get at least one year extensions but those who have had a one year extension already may not get another dig though.
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER April 3, 2017 at 5:21am

The one i keep be to wenty only are
Auva... twal...woods..nelson...king...hasson that it rest to old or no good
Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow April 3, 2017 at 5:54am
Longfin Eel April 3, 2017 at 6:05am

Looks like early all the 2017 mob are Wenty players. Most will not play NRL unless there are injuries. You have to weigh this up against other backup players who are available. I don't think all the 2018 players will resign.
Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow April 3, 2017 at 6:15am

I think BA may be realising that we may need a marquee signing or two?
Jazza65 April 3, 2017 at 6:52am

I've been watching Marata Niukore pretty closely before he got injured playing for wenty and at the trial game in penrith since my mate from NZ told me about this kid and i think his worth keeping around for another couple of years to see how he develops. From what i can tell the bloke runs hard and has a decent fend on his left arm. Plays second row but has known to be in the centres earlier in his career. Wouldn't mind to keep him around. Anyones else thoughts on him?