New deal imminent for Wicks

The Parramatta Eels' season from hell hasn't scared off veteran prop Danny Wicks, who let slip he has re-signed to remain at the club beyond 2016."Haven't they announced it yet?" a perplexed Wicks queried when asked about a potential new deal.Wicks joined the club after five years in NRL obscurity after he was arrested and consequently jailed for 18 months for the supplying and possession of illicit drugs when he was playing at the Knights in 2009.Initially signing a one-year deal for 2015, Wicks was quickly signed for this season following his promising return to first grade at the Eels.Parramatta's recent troubles with the salary cap has galvanised the 30-year-old, who said the club's ongoing changes are exciting."I love it at Parramatta, it's a pretty thick-skinned club. It's on the up and up. We'll get this season out of the way and things will be rolling," Wicks said."Things are looking up. The board is doing whatever the board is doing, which has nothing to do with us anyway. Things at the club are starting to come together."Rnd 21: 5:30pm Sat 30 Jul 2016BUY TICKETSPREVIEW$3.15$1.38Wicks went on to add he is in no way disappointed in Eels playmaker Corey Norman, who last week was handed an NRL-enforced eight-game suspension after he was charged with illicit drug possession."'The Normz' is 'The Normz', he's doing well. He's rolling with the punches and doing the best he can. It's hard to get into his head but he has a smile on his face," Wicks said of Norman's wellbeing."I'm not disappointed in him, I've made a lot worse mistakes than what he's made, you know what I mean? I'm not disappointed in any way, shape or form. I just want the best for him."With six weeks remaining in the regular season and the Eels out of finals contention, Wicks was adamant his side won't be going finishing their year without a fight."It's very easy to get up for the final six weeks. We're playing for each other and we have built something this year that we don't want to throw away by playing like rubbish," he said."We owe it to our supporters and more importantly ourselves. When whatever hit the fan, knowing that your mate has your back it makes things a lot easier. It's about turning up for one another now."

"Great write up once again HOE.

R10: Broncos at Commbank
R11: Storm at Suncorp
R12: Rabbits at Accor
R13: Sharks at Commbank
R14: Dogs at Accor
R15: Roosters at Commbank

I honestly can't see where a win will come in the next 6 weeks.
I see us…"

"That's my concern too.
A few wins and suddenly all is well according to the board and then they extend BA for a few more years.
Rinse repeat and the problem will continue with no end in sight."

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Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst July 29, 2016 at 8:24am

Wow Parra $3.15 against the Tigers?? Get on it people!!
- Bup > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst July 31, 2016 at 3:55pm
  
  I do Ham we rarely attack teams through the middle. It stifles our star studded backline because of it. Get ourselves the right dummy half and this will change. You need to attack through the middle before you can attack outwide with impunity. Parra go through the motions up the middle, it's why we haven't blown out any teams.Our edges are sorted , if we can do some damage up the middle we only need to sort our kicking game. Both these seem a mile away from being sorted.
- Bup > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst July 31, 2016 at 4:09pm
  
  I agree with all of that. I'm struggling to see why we seemingly haven't made dummy half a priority, unless we have someone in mind yet to be announced. Our 2017 season depends on it,
- Bup > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst July 31, 2016 at 4:35pm
  
  That would make sense Mace.
Prof. Daz July 29, 2016 at 8:37am

It will certainly be good if we start seeing more of that running game Wicks had against the Titans. He seemed to use his footwork more and really troubled them.
adnan July 29, 2016 at 10:25am

wicks is a straight shooter. Like scott and BA
Traditional Croissant July 29, 2016 at 12:16pm

Wicks has been a great acquisition to our club. I hope he knows how much the fans love his commitment.
michael picklum July 29, 2016 at 12:24pm

Good on u Wicksy. Very glad that he will be with us next year. Even with all of the injuries & player movements/incidents, the Pigs have been competitive. I hope we get to extend Mau's contract then at least our engine room has been salvaged.
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER July 29, 2016 at 12:25pm

one down one to go come aboard Norman
- Richard Jackson > ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER July 29, 2016 at 1:02pm
  
  Danny has been a terrific signing for us. And his game is getting stronger every match. He's a loyal guy.

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