If he leaves the Sharks, where could the utility land?
With the days until November 1st ticking down, we are well and truly amidst the NRL's silly season.
Over the next few weeks we will see a number of players linked with seemingly random clubs as clubs look build for 2024 and beyond.
One player who is in the headlines and seemingly on the open market is Cronulla Sharks utility Connor Tracey.
The half turn winger turn centre turn fullback is off contract in 2025 but rumours suggest he wants out of the club a season earlier than that.
Given Tracey's age combined with what he has done for the Sharks in previous seasons, I can't see the club standing in their way.
With the likes of Kade Dykes, Sam Stonestreetand Kayal Iro on their books, the Sharks need to start looking to their future and thus shouldn't stand in Tracey's way.
With a look to a regular First Grade spot in mind, there's no way I can see Tracey extending his stay in the Shire.
Below are the five most likely landing spots for Connor Tracey:
The Eels have made no secret of their search for an outside back. More specifically a centre they can rely on.
They've been in talks with numerous talents and were linked with both Connor Tracey and teammate Kayal Iro for much of the back end of the 2023 season.
News is that they've signed Morgan Harper, but with the greatest of respects to the incoming centre, Tracey looks a far stronger option.
Tracey is in career best form and equally at home at either centre or on the wing.
Although the talks re Iro have not subsided, given the Eels are in "win now" mode, Tracey looks the smarter option right this minute.
Tracey walks into the Eels side, something he very obviously wants on a week to week basis.
I have no doubt the Eels will be in for his services come November 1st but they'd obviously much prefer him om board for the 2024 season.
The Sharks look to be holding out for a potential swap, so look for them to be asking for an Eels forward in return, at least at first.
Two months ago I thought Tracey to Parramatta was happening. I have no reason to believe it's not happening now.
Expect the Eels to be in the discussions, unless of course they believe Harper is their man. Again, I don't.
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Tracey isn't the answer to our outside back issues but he is a slight improvement on Simonsson.
If they want a forward in return, I wouldn't be offering anyone of any real value. Offer them Momoisea, Rodwell or Makatoa.
Do a 3 for 1 deal
Those 3 would be no great loss but Tracey wouldn't be much of a gain either.
Can cover FB as well
Not too keen on Tracey, as a 14 absolutely, we can do better at Centre.
...the Sharks need to start looking to their future..... so we'll take their old rejects LOL.
That's about the size of it.
I would take Iro too
Try get both, give them Cini and a forward lol.
A couple of weeks ago, I were listening to the Cumberland Throw podcast and they were saying we should sign Kayal Iro. He had a decent year for Newtown scoring 10 tries in 17 games but he couldn't even get one game with Cronulla this year.
Get Iro and another centre/winger and great depth and backline. Iro on wing for now as his defence needs a little work.
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