Nov 13th, 2017

Nov 13th, 2017

Disgruntled Holmes could leave Sharks

Valentine Holmes may consider asking for a release from his Cronulla contract if he is shifted from his favourite fullback position next season.

The Sharks have signed two big-money utility backs who can both play fullback next season - Josh Dugan and Matt Moylan.

And despite the fact he starred for Australia against Lebanon at fullback the other night, Holmes may find himself back on the wing, where he has played much of his football in his career at the Sharks, next season.

Cronulla's Valentine Holmes could leave the club if he is forced to switch from fullback to accommodate Josh Dugan or Matt Moylan. (AAP)

If Mitchell Pearce joins the Sharks, that will increase the odds of Holmes playing on the wing, with Moylan likely to play fullback and Pearce and Chad Townsend in the halves.

Holmes has told those close to him he will consider requesting a release if he is moved back onto the wing, which he considers a backward step in his career.

If he does, watch several clubs, headed by the Tigers, make a play for the Sharks' glamour boy.

Warriors say good riddance to Foran

Kieran Foran only stayed one season at the Warriors, but he left a lasting legacy - of sorts.

"He is the most difficult, rude and disagreeable person I've ever dealt with," a veteran Warriors official told me.

The Warriors have not shed too many tears over the loss of Kieran Foran to the Bulldogs. (AAP)

"He won't be missed by anyone at the club - good riddance."

After a disappointing return to football at the Warriors in 2017, Foran will be looking to regain his best form at the Bulldogs next season.

Club hid star signing's secret

Last week we saw a spat between the Broncos and the Sharks, with Wayne Bennett fuming that Cronulla allegedly failed to disclose the extent of star signing Jack Bird’s shoulder injury.

I can only imagine what will happen soon when one club discovers a far more serious secret with a glamour signing for 2018.

The player was let go by his club because of his love of coke - and not the sort you drink out of a can.

The club kept the star's 'habit' a closely guarded secret and when his new employers find out, sparks are certain to fly.

Clubs chomping at the bit for England flyer

England’s blockbusting winger Jermaine McGillvary hasn't just caught the eye of NRL clubs - a Super League outfit is considering making a play for the man accused of biting Robbie Farah.

Cashed-up Warrington have the Huddersfield flyer on their radar for 2018.

England winger Jermaine McGillvary is being chased by clubs on both sides of the globe

New coach Steve Price has confirmed he wants a new winger - and McGillvary - one of the stars of the World Cup - fits the bill.

Player manager suffers shocking injury

Well known player manager David Riolo thought his days of pain were over when he hung up his boots after a fine career with the Steelers and Eels in the 1980s.

But Riolo was rushed to hospital last week after suffering a shocking compound fracture of the wrist in an over 40s Oztag game at Coffs Harbour.

The injury required surgery but Riolo has still set his sights on the Australian team for the Over 40s World Cup next year alongside another former '90s star, ex-Wests and Illawarra halfback Josh White.