Mar 25th, 2019

Mar 25th, 2019

The Broncos are attempting to sell off Kiwi international back-rower Alex Glenn to a rival club or England - before June 30.

At least two clubs have shown interest in Glenn, who is one of the Broncos’ longest serving players with 11 seasons under his belt.

Glenn scored a hat-trick during the trials and has featured in both the Broncos’ games this season but the club believes they have more dynamic young forwards coming through the ranks.

Brisbane have some of the game’s most exciting big men in Joe Ofahengaue, Matt Lodge, Tevita Pangai Jnr, David Fifita and Thomas Flegler.

They believe Glenn, aged 30, would be better suited elsewhere and have put out the word to rival clubs that he is available.

Alex Glenn (L) is on the outer at the Brisbane Broncos as a new generation emerges. (Getty)

HOLY REASON FOR SBW DOGS RETURN

I’ve copped plenty of grief for my story about the Bulldogs being keen on Sonny Bill Williams last week - but I stand by it.

Plenty of people are asking why would SBW return to the club he walked out on 2008?

I’m being told one of the main reasons is that the year after switching codes, SBW also switched religion - to Islam.

The Canterbury area contains one of the largest Muslim populations in Australia and SBW believes he can do a lot to mentor youngsters in the area.

It’s not a done deal by a long shot and if it does happen, it won’t be until after the rugby union world cup later this year.

But talks have begun on an informal level - and stranger things have happened in rugby league.

Sonny Bill Williams after winning the 2004 grand final with the Bulldogs. (AAP)

YOUNG GUN ON OUTER AT MANLY

Emerging Queensland Origin forward Lloyd Perrett is on the lookout for a new club after being unable to secure a top grade spot at Manly.

The big young forward with good ball skills has played over 50 NRL games but is unwanted at the Sea Eagles.

Perrett has been languishing in the NSW Cup in the opening two rounds, while the Sea Eagles signed Titans forward Morgan Boyle over the weekend - sending Perrett a clear message that he is not required.

“Lloyd is a great young talented kid and just wants to play NRL,” his manager Paul Masluk told Wide World Of Sports.

“We are looking around to see if there are any opportunities out there.”

Manly forward Lloyd Perrett is seeking an NRL lifeline. (Getty)

RABBITOHS PROP BOLTS INTO NRL SQUAD

Souths have thrown rookie prop Tom Amone straight into their top grade squad after releasing hooker Matt McIlwrick last week.

It’s a meteoric rise for the 22-year-old prop, who only signed with Souths recently from Manly feeder team Blacktown Workers.

But Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has been impressed with Amone’s aggression and work rate - qualities that won him a spot in the ISP Team of the Year last season.

The Rabbitohs have plenty of fire power up front with the Burgess boys and company but over a long season, Amone may get a chance in top company at some stage.