Sharks star Jack Bird meets with Newcastle Knights officials - 2nd Time - Eels Blogs

CRONULLA State of Origin star Jack Bird has shown he is seriously considering a lucrative offer from the Newcastle Knights after meeting with club officials for a second time on Sunday.

Less than 24 hours after helping Cronulla to a narrow one-point win over the Knights on Saturday in the Shire, Bird made the trip up to Newcastle for lunch with Knights coach Nathan Brown and head of football Darren Mooney.

Sharks star Jack Bird in action against the Knights at Southern Cross Group Stadium last weekend. Picture: Gregg Porteous

It is the second time he has held informal talks with the Knights after Bird met with Brown during the pre-season when he was in Newcastle for the All Stars game.

It is understood the Knights have tabled a three-year deal worth more than $2.4 million and have told Bird he will be able to play in his more favoured position of five-eighth if he links with the club.

Brown described Bird as a potential marquee signing who could help take the club forward.

“Jack will make his decision over time and we’d obviously love him to come but where he goes and what he does, we are no further down the track than we were two or three weeks ago,” Brown said.

Brown is optimistic the Knights performance against the Sharks on Saturday won’t have hurt the club’s chances but claims he has no idea which way Bird would go with the Sharks keen to retain him and Parramatta also weighing in with a big offer.

“I think the fact we competed well, I would like to think that Jack Bird would think, if he was on our side, he could have helped us do a little better,” Brown said.

“From a recruitment point of view, the fact we have obviously improved a lot on last year, it can only help us.

Jack Bird has twice met with Knights officials.

“But I wouldn’t know how long Jack will take to make a decision.

“People often ask me do you think you are a chance and I’d say the fact we have had a meeting with him, we are a rough chance but how good a chance are we — he doesn’t give much away, Birdy.”

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luk3_182 April 3, 2017 at 5:19pm

Guhto to centre and taka to bench next year. Still torn on the amount being thrown up though. We havnt had any luck throwing big dollars at one player.
- The Offside Eel > luk3_182 April 3, 2017 at 5:29pm
  
  Especially in tbe halves
Ron April 3, 2017 at 5:33pm

I still doubt we're offering 900k
- Davo 'RIP feet for hands Toutai' > Ron April 3, 2017 at 5:40pm
  
  Agree rony
Poupou Escobar April 3, 2017 at 5:33pm

You'd think we'd be looking at halves with a kicking game.
- LegendTHECROWEELS > Poupou Escobar April 3, 2017 at 5:35pm
  
  Personally I would go for Widdop but I have a feeling he wouldnt leave the dragons
1ee April 3, 2017 at 5:38pm

Good stuff bird! Take the deal!
- macybrown > 1ee April 3, 2017 at 5:49pm
  
  Too right! Take ithe Newie offer Birdie, think of your family!
Frank The Tank April 3, 2017 at 5:40pm

X2
Garbage Binns April 3, 2017 at 6:11pm

They have a you 20 yr old by the name of Brock lamb who is a hell of player potential to be something great and you're going to shit on him, his the main reason they are playing so well