Sep 11th, 2017

Sep 11th, 2017

TODD Carney believes he can still cut it in the NRL - and is pleading for a chance to go out on his own terms.

The former bad boy was banished from Australian football in 2014 after several unsavoury incidents.

Now older and wiser at 31, Carney is close to being cleared by the NRL to return to the game and is pleading for a club to take a punt on him.

"I’ll trial for a contract - I’m ready to do whatever it takes," says the former Dally M Medalist.

"I’ve been playing in England and France for the past few years but want to finish (my career) at home.

"My body is good and all I’m after is an opportunity."

Carney is currently with English club Salford but has been keeping a close eye on the NRL.

"I miss home and would love one more shot at the NRL," he says.

"I’ll work my butt off.

"I want to finish on my terms.

"On grand final day, all the retiring players will be presented to the crowd.

"That sort of thing burns in my stomach - that is the sort of send off I am after.

"I played in the NRL for over 10 years but if I get just one game next year and get to go out on the right note, I’ll be happy."

Several clubs are in need of playmakers for 2018 and could do worse than take a punt on the talented Carney.