Titans younger gun Jayden Campbell has been recognized as one in all Parramatta’s potential targets amid revelations they’re eager to usher in a ‘X’issue participant’.
Reports the Eels are hitting the market to a brand new backline star — probably a fullback — have brought about a stir with skipper Clint Gutherson on Tuesday confirming he had been a part of discussions with coach Brad Arthur concerning the transfer.
Campbell, 23, is contracted with the Titans till the tip of subsequent season however reportedly has a get-out clause in his contract. Sydney Morning Herald reporter Michael Chammas revealed on Nine’s 100% Footy the Eels had been enquiring about signing Campbell.
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Campbell has been on the bench for the Titans thus far this season and may very well be tempted by the transfer given the Titans have 24-year-old star AJ Brimson as their No.1 fullback.
Rugby league legend Paul Gallen was skeptical concerning the potential transfer when it was introduced up on 100% Footy.
“Is he as good as Gutho?,” Gallen stated, earlier than expressing his shock the Eels had been contemplating anybody however Gutherson as a fullback.
“He (Gutherson) is 28 turning 29. He’s still got another two or three years at his peak.
“… let’s think about the top-notch fullbacks out there. We’re talking about Latrell Mitchell, Turbo (Tom Trbojevic), (James) Tedesco and maybe (Ryan) Papenhuyzen. They’re not leaving their clubs. Their clubs are not letting them go.”
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SEA EAGLES BEAST IN LINE FOR UPGRADE
NSW Blues contender Haumole Olakau’atu may very well be the massive winner out of a possible swap deal between Manly and St George-Illawarra.
The golf equipment are in talks a few transfer that may ship veteran Aaron Woods to the Sea Eagles and rising forwards Viliami Fifita and Alec Tuitavake the opposite method.
The Sydney Morning Herald’s Adam Pengilly studies that might unencumber some money for Manly to improve Olakau’atu’s contract.
The 24-year-old is likely one of the most fun backrowers within the recreation and anticipated to push for State of Origin choice this season. He is signed till the tip of 2025 however News Corp reporter Brent Read revealed earlier this month the Sea Eagles are already paying Olakau’atu more money this yr in a bid to maintain him glad.
TIGERS LINKED WITH UK STAR AS BIG BROOKS CALL LOOMS
The Wests Tigers are about to hit a crossroads with their halfback Luke Brooks having missed out of their pursuit of Mitchell Moses.
The Daily Telegraph studies the Tigers will make a name on the maligned halfback’s future inside the subsequent month. Brooks’ contract, price greater than $1m a season, expires on the finish of the yr.
The membership should resolve whether or not to maintain religion in him long-term — most probably on a considerably decreased contract — or look elsewhere, with speak they might attempt to lure former Canberra halfback George Williams again from the Super League or goal a few of the large names coming off contract together with Jack Wighton, Shaun Johnson or Kyle Flanagan.
Veteran Daily Telegraph reporter Phil Rothfield stated on Monday a transfer may very well be the most effective outcome for Brooks, who maintain a 37 per cent win file whereas taking part in with the Tigers.
“I think he needs to get out of the Wests Tigers, I’ve said that for a long period of time,” Rothfield stated on the Big Sports Breakfast.
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“I think he wanted to go at the end of last year, to Newcastle, but Tim Sheens saw something in him that a lot of us can’t and decided to keep him there.
“I think his performance against Melbourne showed that was probably a mistake
“… There are a couple of other struggling halves in recent years — Chad Townsend, Tom Dearden — they were given fresh opportunities, fresh starts at the Cowboys and it just did them the world of good. Luke Brooks is 28, he’s got another five years to go … just cut him loose.”
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