As I've noted previously, my sources have indicated that Keating is not looking at signing any contract in the short term, and is hoping to show what he is capable of in the NRL prior to making any decisions. This has since been verified in mainstream media reports. I've checked-in again this morning and I'm told there is no change with Keating's position.
I can confirm that the Bulldogs recently met with Keating's manager David Riolo and that the Eels have an offer on the table. However, any decision on Keating's future is likely to be months away.
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I would have to say that on the face of it Parra have made a couple of massive blunders recruitment and retention wise in the lead up to this. Not going in to it now. Wait and see what happens....
In saying that Dogs have Ben Barba as their backup (who i rate highly), they dont need Keating. He is only gonna be on the bench there too...
To me, all the situational evidence would point to him staying at Parramatta. If he can step his game up the one notch he needs to hold down a starting position, he'll have at the very least and medium-term future playing alongside Daniel Mortimer in the halves and playing along side his brother. When you're looking at your next two years as a 22 year old, surely thats got to be your priority.
Who knows he may hit white-hot form and some other club may join in the running. All I'm telling you, is there ain't going to be any contract announcements any time soon.
If this is the case, he is as good as gone.
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