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Lindsay Collins, an enforcer with the Sydney Roosters, has extended his contract by two years, meaning he will stay with the team until the end of the 2028 campaign.
Although the 27-year-old was already signed until 2026, the Roosters acted swiftly to sign him to a long-term contract so he could continue to lead the team once Jared Waerea-Hargreaves leaves at the end of current campaign.
Since making his Roosters debut in 2017, Collins has participated in 94 NRL games and has represented both Queensland and Australia.
Trent Robinson, the coach of the Roosters, is happy with how his pack has been put together and has encouraged Collins to assume greater leadership roles after JWH leaves.
Robinson stated, “Lindsay’s important to us as a leader and as a leading prop.”
Securing those two items—a top player in the game and one of our captains—gives your group security for an extended amount of time because he has joined that captain’s group for the first time this year. Looking around and seeing Lindsay here is pleasant.
Nick Meaney, the center for the Storm, has extended his contract, keeping him in Melbourne till at least the end of the 2026 campaign.
After playing for Canterbury and Newcastle, Meaney joined the Storm in 2022. Since then, he has appeared in 52 games and scored 24 tries for the purple team.
“Moving to Melbourne has been a great decision for life in general and career-wise,” Meaney stated.
“After only a short while, I truly felt at home in Melbourne and at the club. With my family, I’ve established a home here, and I’m thrilled that my future is set up through the conclusion of the 2026 season.”
Mitch Kenny, a hooker who has won two premierships, has agreed to a new three-year contract that will keep him with the Panthers through at least the conclusion of the 2027 campaign.
Kenny, a local kid who advanced via the team’s pathways program, made his debut for the Panthers in 2019 and has since played 86 games in the top division, contributing significantly to their victories in the grand finals in 2022 and 2023.
Kenny remarked, “I’m excited to dedicate myself to the Panthers because this place is home to me.”
“I’m thrilled to return the favor to Ivan Cleary and the entire team, who have believed in me from the start.
“I’m thrilled to have the chance to represent our community and wear the Panthers jersey for three more seasons.”
With an option to play for two more seasons, Kiwi international Matt Timoko has re-signed with the Raiders through at least the end of 2026.
With 20 tries in 64 games since entering first grade, the 24-year-old has seen a quick ascent. He most recently made his New Zealand debut during their victorious 2023 Pacific Championships campaign.
He declared, “This club has accomplished a lot.” “What’s so impressive about this club, in my opinion, is that there’s a lot of young talent and a clear route for them to take.
“I really believe that this club can do a lot of special things over the next couple of years, so I’m happy to be on board, be along with the journey and help some of the younger guys coming through too.”
After coming to an agreement to leave the team at the end of the current campaign, center Zac Lomax will not play for the Dragons in 2024, the team has confirmed.
Although Lomax will fulfill his contractual responsibilities with the Dragons for the 2024 season, the club will not make any financial commitment to him during his contracted years of 2025 and 2026. Instead, these years will end.
Sam McIntyre, a forward, has signed a new two-year contract extension with the Cowboys that will keep him with the team through the end of the 2026 campaign.
After playing with the Wests Tigers Titans, the 26-year-old moved to North Queensland midway through the 2023 season. After an outstanding preseason, he secured a spot in Todd Payten’s first-choice 17 players.
