Bulldogs bait ... Playing alongside Brett Kimmorley must be tempting for Parramatta Eels' talented five-eighth Daniel Mortimer.
IT'S the decision every Parramatta and Bulldogs fan has waited on for more than six months.
And as Eels star Daniel Mortimer prepares to announce where his NRL future lies, Bulldogs coach Kevin Moore has revealed the sales pitch he hopes will lure the five-eighth to the club that made his father, Peter, and uncles Steve and Chris legends.
Moore has told how he used the opportunity of working alongside veteran halfback Brett Kimmorley as a major lure to get Mortimer to join the Bulldogs next season.
Mortimer spent the weekend at home in Wagga Wagga with his family contemplating the biggest decision of his fledgling career.
It's expected the 20-year-old will announce his decision on Tuesday.
"From my point of view it would be a great opportunity for [Ben] Roberts and Mortimer to spend 12 months with one of the best halfbacks over the last 10 years," Moore said.
"I've spoken to Benny about that and I made (Mortimer) aware of that point."
Asked what was Mortimer's reaction to working in tandem with a premiership-winning halfback, Moore replied: "He doesn't say a lot, but I can't help but think he'd be excited about that."
Moore also suggested that if Mortimer did link with the blue and whites, he would find room for all three halves. "Yes, that's a distinct possibility. That's something I've spoken to all those three about."
Kimmorley is in the throes of extending his future at the club. "I think that's why I was originally brought here. To do a year or two and do some mentoring and hopefully they (Roberts or Mortimer) have someone to follow," he said.
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Barba is a massive talent, he would be good if mentored correctly?? Dogs are stupid, they also have Ben Roberts as well...
Just on Mateo, and again I say if this is correct, where does he stand legally with the contracts he's already signed with Canberra and the dogs? He may want to seek some legal advice. Lol.
Personally I don't think either player has signed elsewhere as the dogs would surely anounce it immediately you would think. Parra has previously held back the anouncement of player re-signings for a timely media release, just prior to big games.
I expect that to happen Tues with Morts and Mateo's news.
I have also heard rumblings of a 5th re-signing but no word on who - would love for it to be KK
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