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STORM hooker James Aubusson last night revealed he had been sounded out by several Sydney clubs.
After leading the Storm to a gutsy 4-2 win over the New Zealand Warriors, Aubusson, off-contract at the end of the season, said: "There's been a bit of interest.
"I'm sorting that out at the moment with my manager Dave Riolo. It's still in the real early stages."
Aubusson, the club's No. 2 hooker behind Queensland and Australian superstar Cameron Smith, had been reluctant to talk about his contract negotiations.
He said he had wanted to prove himself as an NRL player first.
Aubusson said remaining in Melbourne was his priority but conceded the right deal might lure him to Sydney.
The 20-year-old moved to Melbourne at the end of last year after failing to get a crack at first grade with the Roosters. His younger brother Mitchell, 19, plays for the Roosters.
Aubusson said he would discuss his options with close family and Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy.
He insisted money would not be the deciding factor.
"I love it in Melbourne," he said. "It would have to be beneficial for my footy for me to leave. I'm still learning my trade under Craig. I just want to learn all I can.
"You'll quickly find yourself on the street if (money) is all you play for."
Aubusson's value has rocketed with two man-of-the-match displays in two starting appearances for the Storm.
One of the fittest players in Melbourne, Aubusson also boasts an impressive kicking game as well as a tenacious defensive style, making a Smith-like 51 tackles at Mt Smart Stadium.
Melbourne travel from Auckland to Townsville today with the squad entrenched in a mini-camp in a bid to acclimatise ahead of Saturday night's clash with North Queensland.
They will be put through a recovery session this morning and again tonight in a bid to keep them fresh for the Cowboys game.
he seems to be a good player i reckon dogs should have look at him also stuart flanagan and Paul Aiton...
After leading the Storm to a gutsy 4-2 win over the New Zealand Warriors, Aubusson, off-contract at the end of the season, said: "There's been a bit of interest.
"I'm sorting that out at the moment with my manager Dave Riolo. It's still in the real early stages."
Aubusson, the club's No. 2 hooker behind Queensland and Australian superstar Cameron Smith, had been reluctant to talk about his contract negotiations.
He said he had wanted to prove himself as an NRL player first.
Aubusson said remaining in Melbourne was his priority but conceded the right deal might lure him to Sydney.
The 20-year-old moved to Melbourne at the end of last year after failing to get a crack at first grade with the Roosters. His younger brother Mitchell, 19, plays for the Roosters.
Aubusson said he would discuss his options with close family and Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy.
He insisted money would not be the deciding factor.
"I love it in Melbourne," he said. "It would have to be beneficial for my footy for me to leave. I'm still learning my trade under Craig. I just want to learn all I can.
"You'll quickly find yourself on the street if (money) is all you play for."
Aubusson's value has rocketed with two man-of-the-match displays in two starting appearances for the Storm.
One of the fittest players in Melbourne, Aubusson also boasts an impressive kicking game as well as a tenacious defensive style, making a Smith-like 51 tackles at Mt Smart Stadium.
Melbourne travel from Auckland to Townsville today with the squad entrenched in a mini-camp in a bid to acclimatise ahead of Saturday night's clash with North Queensland.
They will be put through a recovery session this morning and again tonight in a bid to keep them fresh for the Cowboys game.
he seems to be a good player i reckon dogs should have look at him also stuart flanagan and Paul Aiton...
