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NRL 2021, transfer market: Kyle Flanagan rubbishes Super League rumours, Bulldogs sign Paul Vaughan | Daily Telegraph
Nick Campton
Canterbury halfback Kyle Flanagan has hosed down any potential move to Super League as the Bulldogs halfback prepares for another return to the NRL.
Flanagan has endured a difficult season at Belmore after being dropped from the top squad twice, but the 22-year-old rubbished claims he had been offered up to clubs in England for next season.
“That was a funny one,” Flanagan said. “I know there was a report they were trying to get my old man (Shane) over there. But there’s nothing there.
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“I didn’t really worry about it. Sometimes you have to laugh about the things that get put in the media. I know where I am on my journey of my football career and I want to keep improving each week.
“I’ll always back my own ability and I know where I stand here at the Bulldogs.”
Kyle Flanagan is back in the halves for the Bulldogs against the Titans. Picture: Alix Sweeney
Flanagan is under contract until the end of 2023 but could find it difficult to crack Trent Barrett’s backline given the wealth of recruits they’ve already landed for next year.
With Matt Burton set to take up the five-eighth spot and Jake Averillo impressing through this season, Flanagan could be on the back foot.
But the former Rooster and Shark has a chance to press his claims over the rest of the season, starting this week when he partners Averillo in the halves against the Titans.
However, Flanagan says he’s not looking at it that way and is focused solely on helping the luckless Bulldogs string some wins together.
“I’m on my own journey in my own part of my career,” Flanagan said. “I’m just trying to improve each week and not worry about (next year). I want to continue on with my journey as a football player, I want to win games for this footy club.
“Sitting at the bottom of the ladder doesn’t sit well with me. There hasn’t been any chat about that (the wooden spoon). Everyone knows where we sit on the ladder but there’s six weeks left. We string a few wins together it’ll take care of itself.”
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Flanagan over the past two years but the talented halfback is set on making his mark over the final stretch of the competition.
Not too long ago he was counted as one of the best up-and-coming halves in the competition — and Flanagan is confident he can make the best of his latest recall to the top grade.
Kyle Flanagan has had a tough first season at the Bulldogs. Picture: Bulldogs Media
“Baz just wants me to go out there and enjoy my footy,” he said. “Sometimes we can overcomplicate things quite a bit, he just wants me to go out there and enjoy myself and play my natural game, get myself into the game as best I can.
“I think I said it before, that’s probably been the hardest part of my career. I’m a positive person and I train so hard, and I had a goal in mind to get back into this footy team.
“My moment is here now and I can’t wait to get on the field on Sunday.”
Nick Campton
Canterbury halfback Kyle Flanagan has hosed down any potential move to Super League as the Bulldogs halfback prepares for another return to the NRL.
Flanagan has endured a difficult season at Belmore after being dropped from the top squad twice, but the 22-year-old rubbished claims he had been offered up to clubs in England for next season.
“That was a funny one,” Flanagan said. “I know there was a report they were trying to get my old man (Shane) over there. But there’s nothing there.
Watch The 2021 NRL Telstra Premiership Live & On-Demand on Kayo. New to Kayo? Try 14-Days Free Now >
“I didn’t really worry about it. Sometimes you have to laugh about the things that get put in the media. I know where I am on my journey of my football career and I want to keep improving each week.
“I’ll always back my own ability and I know where I stand here at the Bulldogs.”
Kyle Flanagan is back in the halves for the Bulldogs against the Titans. Picture: Alix Sweeney
Flanagan is under contract until the end of 2023 but could find it difficult to crack Trent Barrett’s backline given the wealth of recruits they’ve already landed for next year.
With Matt Burton set to take up the five-eighth spot and Jake Averillo impressing through this season, Flanagan could be on the back foot.
But the former Rooster and Shark has a chance to press his claims over the rest of the season, starting this week when he partners Averillo in the halves against the Titans.
However, Flanagan says he’s not looking at it that way and is focused solely on helping the luckless Bulldogs string some wins together.
“I’m on my own journey in my own part of my career,” Flanagan said. “I’m just trying to improve each week and not worry about (next year). I want to continue on with my journey as a football player, I want to win games for this footy club.
“Sitting at the bottom of the ladder doesn’t sit well with me. There hasn’t been any chat about that (the wooden spoon). Everyone knows where we sit on the ladder but there’s six weeks left. We string a few wins together it’ll take care of itself.”
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Flanagan over the past two years but the talented halfback is set on making his mark over the final stretch of the competition.
Not too long ago he was counted as one of the best up-and-coming halves in the competition — and Flanagan is confident he can make the best of his latest recall to the top grade.
Kyle Flanagan has had a tough first season at the Bulldogs. Picture: Bulldogs Media
“Baz just wants me to go out there and enjoy my footy,” he said. “Sometimes we can overcomplicate things quite a bit, he just wants me to go out there and enjoy myself and play my natural game, get myself into the game as best I can.
“I think I said it before, that’s probably been the hardest part of my career. I’m a positive person and I train so hard, and I had a goal in mind to get back into this footy team.
“My moment is here now and I can’t wait to get on the field on Sunday.”
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