Anyone heard what the title says?
Would be a massive loss, prefer them to take Paulo.
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"I reckon it's more likely that he will come on late in the game and play in the middle to carve through their tiring defences. If that's the case this is a smart move from BA, where we know the heat and humidity will cause havoc with forwards."
"Neither Sandow or Norman were signed whe BA was head coach. Sandow was signed when Kearney was coach, and Norman was signed by Stuart. "
"1. Sandow
2. Blake
3. Norman
4. Sivo
5. Makatoa"
2. Blake
3. Norman
4. Sivo
5. Makatoa"
"Maybe she cooked him some of her apple pie"
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jump on thee Al Hunt bandwagon Misery needs company.
NRL news: Eels prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard open to joining Dolphins
Eels enforcer Reagan Campbell-Gillard says sunny skies and life under Wayne Bennett’s eye is enough to tempt him away from Parramatta in 2023.
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
News Corp can reveal Campbell-Gillard’s management advised Parramatta powerbrokers on Friday night the Eels enforcer will not be activating a 12-month option in his favour for the 2023 season.
The former NSW Origin prop will head to the open market from November 1 — opening the door for Campbell-Gillard to be one of Wayne Bennett’s first signings for the Dolphins’ debut season in 2023.
Parramatta football boss Mark O’Neill is aware of Campbell-Gillard’s contractual stance with his manager confirming the prop will explore the prospect of quitting the Eels to be a foundation Dolphin.
“We’ve informed Parramatta that Reagan isn’t taking up his option for 2023,” said Campbell-Gillard’s manager Mark Stewart.
“I want to stress there is no issue with Parramatta.
“He is grateful for all the Eels have done to resurrect his career after leaving Penrith and we will be giving Parramatta every chance to keep him because he has really enjoyed his time at the club.
“We will go to the open market and clubs will want to speak to us come November 1, which brings a second Brisbane team into the equation.
“He would certainly entertain being the face of a new Brisbane franchise.”
Campbell-Gillard has found a home at Parramatta since losing his way at Western Sydney rivals the Panthers, amassing 41 NRL games for the Eels since his arrival at the start of 2020.
But the 28-year-old’s stint this year living in Queensland, following the Covid-enforced relocation of the premiership, has opened his eyes to the appeal of helping launch the NRL’s newest expansion club the Dolphins.
Bennett will need seasoned players to ensure Brisbane’s second team is competitive from day one and Campbell-Gillard ticks the boxes. He has played one Origin game for NSW in 2018, five Tests for Australia and is one of the code’s most experienced bookends, having compiled 155 games since his NRL debut in 2015.
The composition of his Eels contract is unusual. Off-contract at the end of 2022, Campbell-Gillard has an option in his favour for the following year, with the Eels having a further 12-month option in their favour for the 2024 season.
But with Campbell-Gillard declining to trigger the 2023 component of his deal, Parramatta’s club option is ostensibly voided.
Campbell-Gillard will be open to offers from all 16 rivals but playing for the Dolphins under Bennett is a serious consideration.
“A second Brisbane team would certainly be attractive,” Stewart said.
“Reagan and his partner are expecting their first child in January and they are weighing up some family considerations. They spent the last few months in Queensland during Covid and it was quite appealing to raise a young family.
“Wayne Bennett’s track record speaks for itself. Like Brad Arthur (Eels coach), Reagan would thrive under Wayne’s coaching.
“Reagan is close to a lot of players at Parramatta, Brad has been fantastic for him and he really enjoys being coached by him. However, we need to explore our options before we make any decision on which way he will move going forward.
“He has the chance to be the face of a new organisation.”
Dolphins bid chief Terry Reader is flattered by Campbell-Gillard’s interest in the 17th team.
“Reagan is a quality player and you have to take notice of a player of his calibre,” he said.
“Until we get the coach locked in, it’s hard to work out which players we will sign.
“It’s great to hear a player of Reagan’s calibre is interested in the Dolphins, but we cannot approach players until November 1, so we will respect the process.”
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-expansion-wayne-ben...
Being in QLD for the second half of the season was a very fortunate advertisement for the new Brisbane team. All NRL players got a taste for living in the Sunshine State. Sure beats winters in Canberra for starters.
Or the western suburbs of Sydney ????
Yes, or there
Mind you, in the depths of our winters we can get down to 18 or 19 deg, lol.
Good thing we signed BA for two extra years early - now we know it was all about 'keeping' our star players.
How lucky we are Franky, at least we will keep the Arthur boys and any homeless bum to do with Rouse Hill. The local Hobo is a good chance to be locked up on a 5 year deal. Exciting times for Parra.
Look I think we have a decent shot next year IF we keep the squad together and added an good backup hooker and some speed outwide. The club in all their wisdom signed BA to two extra years early in the belief that players would extend knowing that he would be coach - I'm not convinced and time will tell if that was the correct decision.
IMO one extra year was generous but as usual we blow our loads early. BA will go down as the longest running coach in the history of Parra and IMO he will end up not ending the drought either.....good times to continue baby.
It also opens us up opportunities to go shopping for a replacement in 2023 also.
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