Daily Telegraph/Rothfield Semi Radradra eyeing NRL return.

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Parramatta favourites to re-sign Semi Radradra, Mitchell Pearce in Kangaroos contention

July 25, 2019

Semi Radradra is considering a shock return to the NRL and Parramatta are early favourites to secure his signature.

News of Radradra’s intention to return to Australia is sure to spark a flurry of interest among several desperate clubs, despite his likely $1 million asking price.

The Eels, with whom Radradra played for five years before quitting the NRL at the end of 2017, are already considered his most likely destination.

The reason for Radradra’s shock return is simple: he prefers living in Australia to France.

Radradra has told those around him that he no longer enjoys the French lifestyle, having spent last season with Bordeaux after two years with Toulon.

The Fijian flyer is staying in rugby until after the World Cup in September and October but is hoping a deal can be struck afterwards to bring him back.

Now 27, Radradra was among the NRL’s most devastating kick returners and already shapes as a must-have asset for several NRL clubs which are struggling to be effective at the back.


https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...n/news-story/e61fab0f633b7e4724bf8486b3350fd6
 

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Wtf how the fuck could the eels possibly afford him. Fucking ***** were cheating not long ago and back at it.

Not that their roster is great, just overpaid as usual.

Gutherson and Moses on mega bucks.

Paulo on big bucks. Nathan brown, Ferguson would be on big bucks.

Can’t see how they got a spare mil.

Sivo would need a nice Fucking pay upgrade too and he’s on peanuts.

Would love him back in the nrl. Especially with us haha
 

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Surely Parra can't afford him after renewing Gutho.

Besides with Fergo and Sivo on the wings and Waqa Blake recently purchased, that only leaves Takairangi's spot.

Add to that they have Bevan French*, Ethan Parry, Michael Jennings*, George Jennings, Will Smith, Josh Hoffman*, Damon Goolagong in backup.

* indicates off contract this season with Parra.
 

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Let them have him. Won't make any difference
 

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i dont care how good he is, any club that signs a winger for $1 mill has lost it. Not that i think that would deter parra from doing it
 

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I don’t care what anyone says he is a 800k winger he is a 16+ tries a season back only a hand full id pay that too Holmes semi and Oates fergo worth premium money
 

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Couldn't give a fuck if they get him. Don't want us paying a fortune for the ****... Remis smith already doesn't get enough ball
 

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Surely Parra can't afford him after renewing Gutho.

Besides with Fergo and Sivo on the wings and Waqa Blake recently purchased, that only leaves Takairangi's spot.

Add to that they have Bevan French*, Ethan Parry, Michael Jennings*, George Jennings, Will Smith, Josh Hoffman*, Damon Goolagong in backup.

* indicates off contract this season with Parra.
French leaving. Parry is in the development squad. Both Jennings will stay for much less. Smith wouldn't be retained, I wouldn't keep Hoffman either. Goolagong isn't contracted to Parra. Wenty only.
 

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Why is this even on here.... smh
 

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Imagine if the Roosters pick him up... What a backline that would be..

Tedesco
Radradra
Mitchell
Manu
Tupou
 

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$1 million a season? Surely not even Parra would be dumb enough to spend 10% of their cap on a winger.

I'd assume 600-700k would be a more likely figure. Even then it's too much as great as Semi was. Who knows what shape he'd come back in. It would be an adjustment and asking a lot for him to come back to the NRL and expect him to be the same player right away. Let someone else pay overs for him.
 

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1. DWZ
2. Radradra
3. Holland
4. Hoppa
5. Smith

Link Holland and Smith again on same side of field, and get Hoppa servicing Radradra.
 

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He's looking at next year for a contract when this war chest is available in 2021. What does our cap look like for next year, do we have any available?
 

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Imagine if the Roosters pick him up... What a backline that would be..

Tedesco
Radradra
Mitchell
Manu
Tupou
It will likely happen
 

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Wtf how the fuck could the eels possibly afford him. Fucking ***** were cheating not long ago and back at it.

Not that their roster is great, just overpaid as usual.

Gutherson and Moses on mega bucks.

Paulo on big bucks. Nathan brown, Ferguson would be on big bucks.

Can’t see how they got a spare mil.

Sivo would need a nice Fucking pay upgrade too and he’s on peanuts.

Would love him back in the nrl. Especially with us haha
I was thinking the same, how can Parra afford him, another team with no salary cap.
 
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