Dragons star Ben Hunt has refused to substantiate whether or not Friday evening’s 48-18 loss to the Warriors can be his final within the Red V, admitting he’s “keen to sort” his contract standoff out.
Hunt was uncharacteristically quiet for the Dragons because the Warriors ran riot in Wollongong, and regardless of all of the noise surrounding his very public want for an early launch from his contract, the 33-year-old fronted as much as the group’s post-match press convention alongside interim coach Ryan Carr.
“I’m still the captain of the team and I’ll always show up for my role until that has changed,” Hunt stated in response to a query from Fox League’s Matt Russell asking if he had a message for Dragons followers.
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Hunt is slated to fulfill with the Dragons’ brass and incoming coach Shane Flanagan on Monday, and he admitted the final week hasn’t been simple.
“I’m keen to get it sorted out, I have a meeting with the club this week and we’ll get to the end of it,” Hunt stated.
“I honestly don’t know (if I’ve played my last game for Dragons).
“I’ve had some tough days and some really good days. That’s the rollercoaster of rugby league, but tonight can bring you down pretty quickly.”
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Hunt stated he was “feeling alright” main into the Warriors conflict post-Origin.
“I’m more disappointed not turning up for Jack De Belin. It was his 200th game and he deserved better than that,” Hunt stated.
“I was excited for Jack’s 200th game and getting out for that but we just tossed up a pretty embarrassing game.
“I understand the fans are going to be disappointed, we have very passionate fans but they’ll keep turning up.
Asked if there was a chance the Dragons could change his mind on leaving, Hunt didn’t give much away.
“I’m honestly not sure, mate.”
Source: www.foxsports.com.au