Yes we're losing 2 nuffies in RTS and Maloney plus other fringe players. Last season we lost SBW, Mini and Frank-Paul from the 2013 season and other fringe players.
Like Simon said, a lot of our players were nobodies before coming to our club like RTS was a 19yo young All Black, SKD a backpacker on holiday, Moa unwanted by NRL clubs, Tukeiaho a player who wasn't making it at the warriors, Toupo not wanted by Parra, Aubbusson & Guerra fringe players at the Storm...the only players we signed as stars was Jennings...maybe fergo too.
I was listening to Talkin Sport a few weeks ago and they explained the salary cap and TPA for Dummies like me and to a Tigers fan who wondered why the Roosters managed to have many stars on their team while the hapless Tigers struggle every season and put simply, the cap is the same for all but the 3rd party isn't. The higher profile the club, the more brands want to be involved with them therefore are able to provide that extra incentive to attract quality players.
Its not only the 3rd party agreements that bring our success but I'll give credit to the coach too cause he's brought on a lot of young players that 2 seasons ago, you never heard of.