These articles must be taken with a grain of salt as they were written by Adrian Proszenko.
MOSSOP MOVE MURMURS
St George Illawarra have expressed interest in Parramatta's Lee Mossop in an attempt to bolster their forward pack. The English international is contracted to the Eels for next season but the blue and golds are prepared to release him to free up salary-cap space.
Injuries restricted Mossop to just three games in his NRL debut season and it would not surprise if he asked for a release to return home or join a rival Australian club.
TEEN WHIZ SNUBS KIWIS
Parramatta sensation Tepai Moeroa has knocked back a New Zealand Test jersey for this year's Four Nations tournament because of his desire to play State of Origin.
When Kiwi officials contacted the teenager's management, team Moeroa thought it was to sound him out about representing the Junior Kiwis.
However, they wanted the rising rookie to be part of their senior squad for the season-ending internationals. Moeroa was born in the Cook Islands, spent his early years in New Zealand and came to Australia at age five. However, he will play for the Blues and Kangaroos if given the opportunity at representative level.
"I could go New Zealand but I always wanted to play Origin," he said.
SBW'S NEED FOR SPEED
Sonny Bill Williams wasted no time getting into shape for his next big challenge, his switch back to rugby. Rather than wallowing in the pain of a finals loss to South Sydney, SBW joined Parramatta's Will Hopoate in a session with sprint guru Roger Fabri.
This pic, taken from Fabri's Instagram account, suggests Williams will take some stopping, even with two extra players on the field.
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Good to see Hopoate working on his speed with Fabri. He could do with a bit more speed. obviously he has identified that weakness now just has to work on his body size.
Recruiters should have picked that up
After whats happened this year with his shoulders i'd let him go to the saints if they want to pick up his salary, he is a massive risk.
Oh and well done Moeroa pledging your loyalty to Australia and NSW, very smart choice and fantastic news for the blues.
he looked completely out of his depth and overwhelmed
But in saying that he won't be missed either. lol
First rumour re Mossop, geez i hope that turns out to be right. He can sit on the saints bench instead of ours. Hoppa speed training is no suprise. He is dedicated and will be stronger and faster next year. If the Moeroa rumour is true then good on him i say. Be great to see him in a blues jersey some day.
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