DRAGONS star Josh Dugan discusses positional preference and former South Sydney flyer Kirisome Auva’a is preparing to make his NRL return.

Plus Todd Carney has started planning for life after football with a surprising business venture.

The season may be over but Private Ryan takes you behind the scenes of the greatest game of all.

DUGAN’S BEST POSITION

Last season he started in the centres, so where can we expect Josh Dugan to play in 2017?

While Dugan played centre for the Prime Minister’s XIII just a few weeks ago and will line up there for Australia during Saturday’s Test, the man himself said the centre experiment is over at club level.

“At the Dragons I’m happy to be a fullback,” Dugan said.

“I’ve spoken to Mary a few times and he’s happy for me to be at the back at the moment and I’m happy to be there as well.”

Josh Dugan of the Dragons in action. Source: News Corp Australia

Dugan is off-contract next season and the current market shows that centres aren’t valued as much as they once were.

From a financial standpoint, it’s a far better option for Dugan to wear the No.1 next season.

It’s also where he feels most comfortable.

“Especially at club level,” he said.

“I’ve played my best footy there so for the club I think that was the best situation for me to be in. Anytime I get a representative jersey, I’ll be happy to play anywhere.”

CARNEY THE PIE MAN

First there was ‘Garlo’s Pies’ and now Todd Carney has joined the baking industry with Carney’s Pies hitting the market.

Former South Sydney star Sean Garlick is a pioneer for rugby league players taking over the pie industry but he could soon have some competition.

Carney, 30, teamed up with a mate this year to deliver these yummy goodies.

Carney’s pies in Bali. Source: FOX SPORTS

From a Chilli Con ‘Carney’ pie, to cheeky chicken, and chicken and veg, Carney’s Pies have five different pies to choose from.

And it’s not just pies Carney is rolling out with Toddy’s Turbo Sausage Rolls also available.

The only problem is getting them. They aren’t available in Australia. So if you want to sink your teeth into a pie, you’ll have to head to Bali.

Check them out on Facebook here!

A HELPING HAND

Roosters CEO John Lee has been mentoring sacked former Rabbitoh Kirisome Auva’a as he attempts to get his life back on track.

While the Roosters have handed several bad boys NRL lifelines for next season including Paul Carter and Zane Tetevano, don’t expect to see Auva’a running around for the tricolours next season.

Former Rabbitoh Kirisome Auva'a is tackled. Source: News Corp Australia

The 24-year-old has been working hard while out of the game, hitting the gym and trimming down his 98 kilo frame in the hope of securing a contract at a club next season.

It looks like that hard work has paid off with Parramatta keeping an eye on the centre.

Any deal Auva’a was to sign would need NRL approval due to his sacking from Souths after breaching the NRL’s substance policy.

HUSH, HUSH

Which Super League club is on the verge of signing Manly backrower Blake Leary?

HUSH, HUSH II

Which Kiwi Test star is considering switching clubs? He isn’t off-contract but his current team is feeling the pinch of the salary cap and wouldn’t stand in his way if he wanted a release.

LIFE CHANGER

Blake Ferguson has thanked his partner Bianca Menniti for turning his life around.

Since meeting Bianca he has got his life in order and the arrival of their first child, a son Harlo, has further helped the Australian star stay settled.

Once known as a bad boy of the NRL, Ferguson said he’s consciously been avoiding situations where he could end up in hot water.

“She’s done wonders,” Ferguson said of his partner.

“I’ve been cruising. Just been trying not to play up.”

SPOTTED

Mitchell Pearce in Hawaii enjoying the sun and the surf during his off-season break.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“I’ve been kissed on the arse by an angel” — Chris Heighington telling The Daily Telegraph about how blessed he is to win two premierships.

THE SOCIAL SCENE

Michael Ennis belted out his rendition of the classic tune ‘knocking on heaven’s door” at Cronulla’s presentation night.

Fortunately for all of us, someone filmed it so everyone could have a laugh.

We won’t comment on his singing. We’ll let you be the judge on whether he can hold a tune.

This writer is on Twitter @Nath_Ryan

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