Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has revealed he’s “still interested” in pinching Broncos and England worldwide Herbie Farnworth from his previous hang-out.
But Bennett might have his work lower out for him in a aggressive participant market after the 22-year-old’s spectacular World Cup marketing campaign for England.
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Although the Brits have been knocked out by Samoa in a World Cup boilover, Farnworth starred for the English, additional enhancing his standing as one of many recreation’s most coveted stars.
Much has been stated in regards to the Dolphins and the failure to draw a giant title star however Farnworth might be a horny proposition.
Farnworth had already turned the Broncos down in May when he signed a one-year deal at Red Hill however is raring to ply his commerce as a fullback, quite than a centre.
At Brisbane, Reece Walsh and Selwyn Cobbo are anticipated to battle it out for the fullback position.
At the Dolphins, former Cowboys Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is believed to be the frontrunner for the No. 1, whereas Jamayne Isaako can also be a contender.
Regardless, Bennett is raring to attempt to get his man.
“Herbie only signed for one year, so we’re definitely interested,” Bennett stated.
“I was interested in him last year and our interest is still there.
“I’m not going to talk about positions with Herbie, but the bottom line is he is back on the market and we’re still very keen on him.
“We had a talk to him last year and he wanted to stay at the Broncos, which he did, that’s fine, but he is a free agent again.
“I’m still interested in signing Herbie, so we’d like to have a chat again.”
Farnworth has been with the Broncos since he was 15 however with the trail to the fullback spot in Brisbane seemingly closed, he may look elsewhere.
Broncos recruitment boss Simon Scanlan instructed NewsCorp there was some wage cap stress.
“I don’t know if we can keep Herbie,” he stated.
“We’d love to keep him but what other clubs are prepared to pay him, I can’t answer that.”
Another membership that’s undoubtedly is the Bulldogs, as Phil Gould revealed fellow Brit Luke Thompson was main the cost for his signature.
The Bulldogs are anticipated to attempt to signal both Farnworth or Panthers again Stephen Crichton, who buried the English and despatched Samoa into the World Cup ultimate.
Fullback is one place the Bulldogs don’t have nailed down.
Bulldogs soccer boss Phil Gould instructed NewsCorp: ““Never spoken to him (but) Luke Thompson said he was very impressed with him from the RLWC. That’s all I know,” he wrote in a textual content trade.
“Luke was particularly keen on Herbie.
“I think he manages himself and I’m told he’s sorted elsewhere. I haven’t delved into it and haven’t spoken to Luke since England lost last week.
“But yes, Luke was very impressed with several of the UK squad, including Herbie.
“Several have indicated they’d like to play in the NRL. There’s plenty of talent there.”
Adding a fullback to five-eighth Matt Burton and hooker Reed Mahoney, the Bulldogs are reportedly seeking to dip again into the Eels within the hunt for both Mitchell Moses or Dylan Brown to be their No. 7.
However, the Broncos additionally like their probabilities of preserving Farnworth proper the place he’s.
“Herbie is coming into his best footy,” Broncos coach Kevin Walters stated.
“Herbie has been here a long time. He has been here since he was 15 and his best football is in front of him, whether it’s at centre or fullback.
“I’m not sure if he thinks he is a long term fullback but he wants to see if he can handle the position and I am happy to accommodate that.
“He has a huge future at the Broncos.”