"Stick with League " - Radradra Dad. - Eels Blogs

The family of Parramatta winger Semi Radradra wants his some to remain with the NRL club until at least the end of his contract next year.Source: AAP23 JUN 2016 - 10:02 AM UPDATED 10 MINS AGOSemi Radradra's father wants the tearaway winger to remain in the NRL.Radradra is in Fiji to discuss his playing future as speculation mounts he could exit the NRL to take up a more lucrative contract with French rugby club Bordeaux.However if Radradra's father, Samisoni Waqavatu, has anything to do with it, the try-scoring machine will remain in return to the Eels."I just want him to play league," he told Fox Sports News.Waqavatu did however say he would leave the decision with Radradra and whether he wanted to return to the 15-man game he played before joining the NRL.Radradra is also likely to be urged to stick with rugby league by his uncle, who believes the 24-year-old should see out his contract at Parramatta before making any possible move."The best for him is to continue with the Eels to finish off his contract," Nemani McComber said."If at then he wants to jump into rugby union then that's his decision if he wants to do it."Parramatta expect Radradra to return to Sydney on Sunday during the club's bye weekend, ahead of Saturday week's away clash with Cronulla.The club and Radradra's manager each said on Tuesday the reports he would be heading to France were wrong, but the player himself later said he was yet to make up his mind and waiting to talk with family.

"Just making a few calls and got this from the Hurricanes development guy apparently this kid we've recruited hasn't played much if any rep rugby here played a few games for the hurricanes 18s but he's been a league kid mostly."

"Never heard of him but that college he's signed from is the biggest high school in the city I live in right now.I've got the feelers out finding out more.Shit I've even probably played rugby with some of his relations at my club over the years.As…"

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Enforcer Eel June 23, 2016 at 10:18am

Yes SEMI listen to your dad.
Dorki wizard June 23, 2016 at 10:23am

how the heck did the media find his old man?? ... the guy lives in a remote island 6 hours boat trip from the main island..
- Wizardssleeves official receipts > Dorki wizard June 23, 2016 at 10:51am
  
  Highly doubt Fox would've went out on a longboat Dork . I dare say they may have taken one of those flying machines , Hell , FOX may have even called the guy with a good old CB radio .
- RIDER > Dorki wizard June 23, 2016 at 11:39am
  
  Semi bought a house on the mainland near a hospital
- Tin Tim > Dorki wizard June 23, 2016 at 12:35pm
  
  Money talks.
Wylie J Medmark June 23, 2016 at 10:28am

Fox sports news are running an "exclusive" interview with his father and uncle, it's a nothing interview that they're blowing up as some breaking story.
slip June 23, 2016 at 10:40am

Dad knows better than Sis!!
Chop Chop June 23, 2016 at 11:11am

his dad was wearing a sharks jersey lol.. surprised the journos haven't made a story out of that..
Sir Col "THE NODDY MUSHROOM" June 23, 2016 at 11:13am

The following is an important announcement from the NRL

"Your interest level is too low for you to give a Fuk.

Please read the following options

Press 1 to follow the Dogs

Press 2 to support Manly

Press 3 to be transported back to the 2009 Grand Final"

"We thank you for your past support and apologise for any inconvenience caused by you not being able to give a Fuk.
- macybrown > Sir Col "THE NODDY MUSHROOM" June 23, 2016 at 12:07pm
  
  Hahaha Col...heard many are pressing 4 to exit!