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Your club's transfer performance rating: Part 2

9th December, 2016
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Kev Proctor is headed up to the glitter strip. (AAP Image/Action Photographics, Brett Crockford)
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There may be precious little action on the park, but there’s plenty going on off it ahead of next season. Here is the second part looking at your club’s transfer performance rating.

Here is the link to Part 1.

Gold Coast Titans

Best signing: Kevin Proctor (Melbourne Storm)
New Zealand representative second-rower Kevin Proctor will head to the Gold Coast for the 2017 season. The damaging, hard-running forward will be an integral part of the Titans side.

Biggest loss: Greg Bird (Catalans Dragons)
Bird has been one of the Titans best forwards during his time at the club. Formerly a NSW and Australian representative, he will leave a hole to fill.

Possible star signing: Dan Sarginson (Wigan Warriors)
Talented Englishman Dan Sarginson is following the footsteps players like Sam Tomkins and Zac Hardaker by following his dream to play in the NRL. Hopefully he can take his opportunity and shine in the Titans backline.

Key re-signing: Ashley Taylor (2018)
The 2016 rookie of the season has committed the Gold Coast Titans. A future star no doubt, Taylor will be looking to improve on his stellar 2016.

Transfer performance rating: 8

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Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Best signing: Blake Green (Melbourne Storm)
After the retirement of Jamie Lyon, and the failure of Dylan Walker in the halves, the Sea Eagles required a specialist in the 6 jersey. They have got just that, as underrated star Blake Green moves to the Northern Beaches.

Biggest loss: Siosaia Vave (Parramatta Eels)
Vave was finding good form during the 2016 season. His size and mobility was well utilised off the Manly bench, and he is sure to show them what they let go of next season.

Possible star signing: Brian Kelly (Gold Coast Titans)
The young centre showed everyone what he can do with a solid season in the under-20s in 2016. Kelly may not play first grade next year, but he’s a future star.

Key re-signing: Trbojevic brothers (2020)
The next big things at Brookvale, Jake and Tom Trbojevic have inked new deals with the club, and will be looking to push for an origin spot each in 2017.

Transfer performance rating: 7

Melbourne Storm

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Best signing: Josh Addo-Carr (Wests Tigers)
One of the quickest men in rugby league will be wearing purple next season. He has a long way to go in his career, but underneath Craig Bellamy at Melbourne, he could be anything.

Biggest loss: Kevin Proctor (Gold Coast Titans)
A massive loss for the Storm, Proctor has been a forward leader for the club throughout his career. He leaves Tohu Harris and most likely Kenny Bromwich in the second row positions.

Possible star signing: Jahrome Hughes (North Queensland Cowboys)
A 22 year old with only two NRL games to his name, Hughes will be looking to add a few more to his tally in Melbourne. No doubt an up and comer, it will be interesting to see his progress in 2017.

Key re-signing: Cameron Munster (2019)
Billy Slater’s predecessor will remain at the club for a while longer, as he waits for the Storm fullback jumper to become his permanently.

Transfer performance rating: 4

New Zealand Warriors

Best signing: Kieran Foran (Parramatta Eels)
Warriors fans have plenty to be excited about when New Zealand international Foran suits up for their club next year. His impact should get the Warriors on track for finals football in 2017.

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Biggest loss: Konrad Hurrell (Gold Coast Titans)
Blake Ayshford got a nice chunk of first grade this season but it allowed the exit of destructive center Konrad Hurrell. He’s already showed what he can do at the Titans and the Warriors will rue letting him go.

Possible star signing: Kieran Foran (Parramatta Eels)
While Foran is a quality player, he is still no a shoe in to be a superstar. If he can stay on the pitch and keep his head straight expect him to be a star signing.

Key re-signing: Shaun Johnson (2019)
Foran’s halves partner has also signed a new deal with the club. Johnson will be out for his best year yet in the NRL next season, so watch this space.

Transfer performance rating: 6

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