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So much for ‘hands off’, Trent? Barrett targets Panthers trio in stunning raid
PANTHERS
Kyle Flanagan joins Bulldogs
1:15
Former Penrith assistant coach Trent Barrett reportedly has his eyes on three Panthers stars in a dream “wish list”.
The new Bulldogs coach has had his eye on rising star Matt Burton since July — but the talented playmaker is just the tip of the iceberg in the Bulldogs’ planned raid on the minor premiers’ squad.
The Daily Telegraph’s Dean Ritchie on Wednesday told Sky Sports Radio the Bulldogs also have their eye on star forward Isaah Yeo and newly-selected NSW State of Origin star Stephen Crichton.
Ritchie said the Bulldogs are “privately hopeful” they could steal Burton for the 2021 season — despite the 20-year-old remaining contracted to the Panthers until the end of next season.
“They do hope privately though, if he agrees to 2022 they’ll try and bring it forward,” he said.
“You know how it works, you get an early release pretty easily these days.”
Crichton and Yeo are also reported to be off-contract at the end of 2021.
Matt Burton has options.Source: AAP
However, the Dogs will have a fight on their hands with the Storm, Tigers and Cowboys all reportedly chasing Burton, who was squeezed out of the Panthers starting side by the impressive form of playmaker Jarome Luai and fullback Dylan Edwards.
It comes after the Panthers earlier this year warned Barrett against trying to steal their stars as he finished his role as the club’s senior assistant under Ivan Cleary this season.
Ritchie said the cashed-up Dogs are also the front-runners to sign Storm winger Josh Addo-Carr, just days after the club confirmed the signing of former Roosters halfback Kyle Flanagan.
Flanagan confirmed his departure with an Instagram post on Monday.
“Shocked and Disappointed. I want to thank everyone involved with my time at the @sydneyroosters,” Flanagan wrote. “A rollercoaster year but full of memories I’ll remember forever.
“To the fans, I appreciate the ongoing support, it’s been unreal. To the lads, I loved every minute with you boys.”
It was earlier reported on Monday that Flanagan’s move to the Bulldogs will trigger a “player frenzy” which could see Cowboys star Jake Clifford make a move to the Knights.
PANTHERS
- October 28, 2020 11:23am
- by TYSON OTTO
- Source: news.com.au
Kyle Flanagan joins Bulldogs
1:15
Former Penrith assistant coach Trent Barrett reportedly has his eyes on three Panthers stars in a dream “wish list”.
The new Bulldogs coach has had his eye on rising star Matt Burton since July — but the talented playmaker is just the tip of the iceberg in the Bulldogs’ planned raid on the minor premiers’ squad.
The Daily Telegraph’s Dean Ritchie on Wednesday told Sky Sports Radio the Bulldogs also have their eye on star forward Isaah Yeo and newly-selected NSW State of Origin star Stephen Crichton.
Ritchie said the Bulldogs are “privately hopeful” they could steal Burton for the 2021 season — despite the 20-year-old remaining contracted to the Panthers until the end of next season.
“They do hope privately though, if he agrees to 2022 they’ll try and bring it forward,” he said.
“You know how it works, you get an early release pretty easily these days.”
Crichton and Yeo are also reported to be off-contract at the end of 2021.
However, the Dogs will have a fight on their hands with the Storm, Tigers and Cowboys all reportedly chasing Burton, who was squeezed out of the Panthers starting side by the impressive form of playmaker Jarome Luai and fullback Dylan Edwards.
It comes after the Panthers earlier this year warned Barrett against trying to steal their stars as he finished his role as the club’s senior assistant under Ivan Cleary this season.
Ritchie said the cashed-up Dogs are also the front-runners to sign Storm winger Josh Addo-Carr, just days after the club confirmed the signing of former Roosters halfback Kyle Flanagan.
Flanagan confirmed his departure with an Instagram post on Monday.
“Shocked and Disappointed. I want to thank everyone involved with my time at the @sydneyroosters,” Flanagan wrote. “A rollercoaster year but full of memories I’ll remember forever.
“To the fans, I appreciate the ongoing support, it’s been unreal. To the lads, I loved every minute with you boys.”
It was earlier reported on Monday that Flanagan’s move to the Bulldogs will trigger a “player frenzy” which could see Cowboys star Jake Clifford make a move to the Knights.
