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Wests Tigers have drawn up a hit list of players as they look to move on from Latrell Mitchell.
Meanwhile, South Sydney’s big play for Gold Coast star Jai Arrow.
Catch the latest news in Transfer Whispers.
TIGERS’ HIT LIST POST-LATRELL
Wests Tigers didn’t want to be left hanging while Latrell Mitchell made a decision on his future so they could further explore the player market if needed.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the club has drawn up a hit list of other backline targets who can play fullback including Anthony Milford, Matt Moylan, Scott Drinkwater, Zac Lomax and William Kennedy.
The other player heavy linked to the club is Josh Addo-Carr who previously played for the Tigers but the Storm have rejected the winger wants out of the club.
The Tigers have $1.7m to splash following the departures of Ryan Matterson, Ben Matulino and Esan Marsters, however that figure will drop once the signing of Luciano Leilua is made official, pending Trent Merrin’s release to St George Illawarra.
RABBITOHS’ HUGE PLAY FOR ARROW
Jai Arrow has a big decision to make with South Sydney reportedly preparing a whopping deal for the Gold Coast star.
The Courier Mail reports the Rabbitohs, who are looking to replace Sam Burgess, are set to offer the Queensland Origin lock a contract worth $800,000 per season for up to five years.
Arrow is on contract with the Titans until the end of 2020, but has hit the open market to test his value and the Rabbitohs are preparing a deal which is said to be more enticing than what Gold Coast can offer.
Titans coach Justin Holbrook wants Arrow to remain on the Glitter Strip along with AJ Brimson who recently re-signed with the club until 2022.
“I’ve been asked if I want Jai Arrow and AJ (Brimson) to stay, of course I want them to stay. I definitely want them to stay,” Holbrook said.
“But not to the point where the club is paying way more than anyone else just to keep them because people are saying they can’t go.
“They’ve got to want to be here.”
TITANS TARGET VERSATILE COWBOY
The Courier Mail reports North Queensland’s John Asiata toured Gold Coast facilities last week as new coach Justin Holbrook looks to make his first signing since taking over at the club.
Asiata, who primarily plays prop, has proven his versatility in recent years having featured in the halves on a number of occasions.
“It is early days and Johnny was on the Gold Coast with family so it was a great opportunity to meet the Titans while he was here,” Asiata’s manager Chris Orr said.
“The Titans presented a very professional presentation to John which will certainly give him plenty to think about.”
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook has moved to shut down talk prop Shannon Boyd could leave the club.
Boyd signed with the Titans on big money, but so far hasn’t produced the performances that saw him rewarded with a Kangaroos jersey back in 2016.
“His name has never come up once as to being moved on from the club, from anybody. I can honestly say I’ve got no idea where that’s come from because people were telling me that (I would let him go),” Holbrook told the Gold Coast Bulletin.
“But it hasn’t come from me at all or anyone in the club. He played for Australia a couple of years ago so he doesn’t have to learn how to play rugby league, that’s for sure.”
KING LOOKING FOR NEW GIG
Former NRL player Cameron King is on the lookout for a new club after confirming his exit from English Championship club Featherstone.
The ex-Dragon, Cowboy and Eel spent a year with the Rovers after his contract wasn’t renewed with Parramatta for 2019.
“I felt welcome from day 1 and love the passion that makes the club so special,” King posted on Twitter.
“I wish the club all the best.”
Meanwhile, South Sydney’s big play for Gold Coast star Jai Arrow.
Catch the latest news in Transfer Whispers.
TIGERS’ HIT LIST POST-LATRELL
Wests Tigers didn’t want to be left hanging while Latrell Mitchell made a decision on his future so they could further explore the player market if needed.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the club has drawn up a hit list of other backline targets who can play fullback including Anthony Milford, Matt Moylan, Scott Drinkwater, Zac Lomax and William Kennedy.
The other player heavy linked to the club is Josh Addo-Carr who previously played for the Tigers but the Storm have rejected the winger wants out of the club.
The Tigers have $1.7m to splash following the departures of Ryan Matterson, Ben Matulino and Esan Marsters, however that figure will drop once the signing of Luciano Leilua is made official, pending Trent Merrin’s release to St George Illawarra.
RABBITOHS’ HUGE PLAY FOR ARROW
Jai Arrow has a big decision to make with South Sydney reportedly preparing a whopping deal for the Gold Coast star.
The Courier Mail reports the Rabbitohs, who are looking to replace Sam Burgess, are set to offer the Queensland Origin lock a contract worth $800,000 per season for up to five years.
Arrow is on contract with the Titans until the end of 2020, but has hit the open market to test his value and the Rabbitohs are preparing a deal which is said to be more enticing than what Gold Coast can offer.
Titans coach Justin Holbrook wants Arrow to remain on the Glitter Strip along with AJ Brimson who recently re-signed with the club until 2022.
“I’ve been asked if I want Jai Arrow and AJ (Brimson) to stay, of course I want them to stay. I definitely want them to stay,” Holbrook said.
“But not to the point where the club is paying way more than anyone else just to keep them because people are saying they can’t go.
“They’ve got to want to be here.”
TITANS TARGET VERSATILE COWBOY
The Courier Mail reports North Queensland’s John Asiata toured Gold Coast facilities last week as new coach Justin Holbrook looks to make his first signing since taking over at the club.
Asiata, who primarily plays prop, has proven his versatility in recent years having featured in the halves on a number of occasions.
“It is early days and Johnny was on the Gold Coast with family so it was a great opportunity to meet the Titans while he was here,” Asiata’s manager Chris Orr said.
“The Titans presented a very professional presentation to John which will certainly give him plenty to think about.”
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook has moved to shut down talk prop Shannon Boyd could leave the club.
Boyd signed with the Titans on big money, but so far hasn’t produced the performances that saw him rewarded with a Kangaroos jersey back in 2016.
“His name has never come up once as to being moved on from the club, from anybody. I can honestly say I’ve got no idea where that’s come from because people were telling me that (I would let him go),” Holbrook told the Gold Coast Bulletin.
“But it hasn’t come from me at all or anyone in the club. He played for Australia a couple of years ago so he doesn’t have to learn how to play rugby league, that’s for sure.”
KING LOOKING FOR NEW GIG
Former NRL player Cameron King is on the lookout for a new club after confirming his exit from English Championship club Featherstone.
The ex-Dragon, Cowboy and Eel spent a year with the Rovers after his contract wasn’t renewed with Parramatta for 2019.
“I felt welcome from day 1 and love the passion that makes the club so special,” King posted on Twitter.
“I wish the club all the best.”
