SEMI Radradra has revealed he met Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett this month as the Broncos prepare to launch a raid on the Eels star.
Radradra was first linked with a shock move to the Broncos in July and the meeting with Bennett will have Parramatta fans nervous.
The Fijian flyer still has a year remaining on his Eels deal and has vowed to honour the contract.
But the Broncos are prepared to pay big money to get Radradra to Red Hill as soon as possible. Last summer’s trading frenzy is proof players can be moved at any time regardless of their contracts.
Radradra was linked to a mid-year move to French rugby and there were also concerns he would not return from Fiji until granted a release.
Semi Radradra shakes hands with Wayne Bennett after the All Stars match in February.Radradra said he was always prepared to return to Parramatta because “I always wanted to come back and play with the boys and finish off the season’’.
Speaking exclusively to The Daily Telegraph before Saturday’s Prime Minister’s XIII match against Papua New Guinea, Radradra said: “I ran into Wayne while I was in town visiting friends.
“I was there to see (Queensland Reds flyer) Eto Nabuli. There was nothing much with Wayne. He coached me during the All Stars.’’
Pressed on whether he would definitely run out for Parramatta in 2017, Radradra said: “I will definitely be there. I want to stay in the NRL. I love this game and I want to hang around at Parramatta.
“It was a tough year at Parra, but I’m looking forward to next year. We have a strong culture at the club and we never worry about much.
“I have one more year with Parra, and then I’ll decide what I do.’’
Semi Radradra in action during the PM's XIII training session in Port Moresby. Picture: Mark EvansEven though the Broncos have signed David Mead for next year, they would love a powerhouse figure such as Radradra.
Their recruitment manager Peter Nolan was the same man who made sure the winger felt comfortable and settled at Parramatta four years ago.
Reports suggested Brisbane were prepared to pay as much as $500,000 for Radradra and Broncos No. 7 Ben Hunt could be bound for Parramatta.
Radradra said he no longer wanted to talk about rugby — where he had an official offer from Bordeaux — and only cared about the NRL.
“I don’t want to talk about rugby, I love rugby league, I want to be a part of this game and I want to end my career in the NRL,’’ he said.
Semi Radradra during a kids coaching clinic at the PM's XIII training session in Port Moresby. Picture: Mark EvansRadradra made his Kangaroos debut in the Anzac Test, but admits he will have his work cut out with serious competition from Penrith’s Josh Mansour and potential future Brisbane teammate Corey Oates.
All three play on the left wing, but Radradra said he would happily switch to the right if it meant retaining his Kangaroos jumper for next month’s Four Nations tour.
The sight of him in full flight outside Greg Inglis was a real sight during a PM’s XIII training session on Friday in Port Moresby.
Parramatta have plenty of money in their cap after the enforced retirement of Anthony Watmough, Kieran Foran’s departure and the missed opportunity with Jarryd Hayne.
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Hahaha Handy, looks like im not a bad tea leaf reader hey?
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He never leave his mstes happy a parra he go down one best in eels history all ttalks
Hold on, wasnt this Snake breaking news 6 months ago?
To the doubters....... thanks for coming.
Dead set everything that comes out of Semi's mouth is just dribble, he is a chronic bullshitter who plays people for dopes, i learned not to believe a word he says long ago.
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