The Daily Telegraph has confirmed that Dolphins officials have already been in touch with Brown's management to request a meeting with the young half when he returns from World Cup duty with New Zealand.
Brown is officially a free agent ahead of the final year of his contract, meaning he can talk to rival clubs, and it looks like the Dolphins are following through on suggestions they would be targeting Brown and Eels halves partner Mitchell Moses following their failure to secure other targets.
“Once Dylan returns from his break we will certainly sit down and discuss his future,” said Chris Orr of Pacific Sports Management.
“As suggested in the media, if other clubs – including the Warriors, Dolphins or Titans – are interested and wishing to put their position forward to Dylan, then we will sit down and consider all options.
“The reality is Dylan is a different individual. He walks to the beat of his own drum.
“Dylan's a cool customer. He isn't getting carried away with media hype. We're parking the contract issue for now and we'll pick it up again when his football commitments end at the World Cup.”
Orr's statement echoes Brown's previous sentiments about wanting to stay in Parramatta, though it remains to be seen if the Eels have enough funds at their disposal to ensure they can make a competitive offer to keep him.
Coach Brad Arthur has previously admitted the club would have a fight on their hands to retain his services.
“You can't keep them all, but when you're losing good players it's the reflection of a good club,” Arthur said last month.
“The good thing is he wants to stay, which is half the battle. Then you have to massage the situation in negotiations.
“We may not be able to compete with the money out there, but if we can table a deal that's competitive, I'm sure Dylan will stay.”
The Dolphins launch their historic first pre-season next Monday, and currently still have four vacant spots in their first 30-man roster.
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I reckon BrissyEel is behind all this. I could be wrong but something stinks
Maybe Dylan Brown is Brissy and he is going to the dolphins...
Lol
Brains like your Drooper make it very difficult to argue with.
I think your onto something bigger than any of us ever thought possible. No wonder Dylbro goes walkabout in games
Cronk addressed a third way through season Eels needed a team organiser. I agree they have two number 6ths. Some have adressed this on here as well and I agree. If Dolphins select O Sullivan as half who has been a good understurdy this year could be a good combination for both.
I've only saw GF once but no player put his hand up to control the game and be the leader. I can't see any over team paying what Dylan or Moses want and think they are worth.
BA pumping up his own tires aa usual. Great negotiators keep the right players Brad.
"you cant keep them all" suggests he doesnt really give a hoot, so as long as Jakey gets the spot fulltime
How can we not have money to spend?? The cap has increased significantly, we had money available to spend at August 1 which was presumably paid in advance to an existing player. N Brown leaving likely to free up $400k and we've signed no-one of note. Moses currently on $950k and D Brown on $700k. The only explanation is that we have signed 1 or 2 quality players
Yes I'm very confused. And the tigers are going out signing everyone
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