What’s the Buzz: TODD FEELS OUT EELS, HODKINSON TO EXIT BELMORE & More

TODD FEELS OUT EELS

TODD Carney has been so desperate to return to the NRL that he even rang a Parramatta Eels powerbroker and offered to play fullback for the rest of the year. The Eels declined and will go with Michael Gordon next season once he completes his deal at Cronulla. Carney made the phone call before he suffered a pec injury last weekend.

HODKINSON TO EXIT BELMORE

IT’S official. State of Origin halfback Trent Hodkinsonis unwanted at the Canterbury Bulldogs. Instead, coachDes Haslerwill use whatever is available in his salary cap to keep Moses Mbye, Dave KlemmerandJosh Jacksonat Belmore.

Mbye is under contract until the end of next season but has become one of the most sought-after players in the game. There is even talk he will start at halfback against St George Illawarra on Monday night ahead of Hodkinson.

The Dogs are hoping to re-sign Mbye in the next couple of weeks and at the same time hope Hodkinson’s exit works as smoothly as Michael Ennis’ departure last season.

http://www.news.com.au/national/whats-the-buzz-jose-mourinho-plays-nice-dce-scores-another-big-deal-hodko-set-for-belmore-exit/story-e6frfkp9-1227386138947

(This one is confusing ???) WARDELL STAYING PUT

Another young gun staying put is Parramatta's Travis Turnbull. One of Queensland's best players in last month's under 16 Origin win against the Blues, Wardell has inked a deal which will keep him at the club until the end of 2018.

Two Sydney clubs, as well as the Broncos and Cowboys, were after his signature but the fullback/half decided to remain in blue and gold.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/sin-bin/parramatta-eels-hooker-kaysa-pritchard-returns-to-footy-after-drugs-drama-20150606-ghi4yb.html

Parramatta Eels hooker Kaysa Pritchard returns to footy after drugs drama

Parramatta hooker Kaysa Pritchard returned to the field on Saturday night just months after being busted for allowing a teammate to take a urine test on his behalf

"Unfortunately this season is over. After just one round. You can't be -48 after the first round and be taken seriously in the NRL. It will take us a couple of months to even get back to a positive differential even if we string together some good…"

"Speaking off Pezet, Lorenzo and Twiddle played in the halves yesterday and were the best 2 players on the park. Lorenzo did overplay his hand a bit which is expected as he is learning. But Twiddle was amazing in essentially everything he did. Best…"

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The French Fullback #1 June 6, 2015 at 11:15pm

Hang on, BA said unless Gordon comes mid-year we won't be signing him? Or was that just a bluff to get Cronulla to release him? Would take him for a year, no more. Hopefully Frenchy is ready by then.
Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown June 7, 2015 at 12:37am

As scooped by the snake.
- Rosemont > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown June 7, 2015 at 1:40am
  
  Snake you need email Buzz and share your thoughts on this thief :)
ParramAddict June 7, 2015 at 1:08am

Whats thoughts on Hodkinson? Should we go after him to Partner Foz and shift Norman to the back ( whether he likes it or not! )
- Rosemont > ParramAddict June 7, 2015 at 1:41am
  
  Its been talked about hmmm
- Stevo > ParramAddict June 7, 2015 at 8:26am
  
  If he can get his head back in the game he would be a great asset, plus I think he can kick goals too lol
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- Beeeenice June 7, 2015 at 6:13am
  
  6.Norman 7.Foran 1.Gordon
- Billy Bob June 7, 2015 at 7:36am
  
  Hodkinson would fix our goal kicking and general kicking dramas if Sandow leaves. He has played with Foran before. He is solid in defence. Gordon I'm worried is on the decline he would also fix the goal kicking problem but doesn't offer much in attack
- parra supporter June 7, 2015 at 2:09pm
  
  Hodkinson has rock solid defence but doesn't really offer much in attack creatively and structurally, like you look at the dogs and there structure has always come from their forwards and the backs would just play what's in front after their big guys make good yard, definite no for me
Alan Hunt June 7, 2015 at 5:41am

Norman is not a fullback, defensively he couldn't handle it and he is just not quick enough. Gordon for a year or two doesn't fill me with confidence either. He looks done as a player IMO. So in other words we are screwed.