Nov 25th, 2019

Nov 25th, 2019

South Sydney have slammed the door on a return to the NRL of former Rabbitohs, Panthers and Titans bad boy Chris Grevsmuhl.

Grevsmuhl has been out of the NRL since he was sacked by Gold Coast in 2017 for allegedly scamming fans online.

Several supporters complained to Wide World of Sports that Grevsmuhl posted his old football shirts online on Ebay, got money for them, and never sent the gear.

Chris Grevsmuhl with the Titans (AAP)

A talented, tough forward who played for the Indigenous All Stars, Grevsmuhl has been training with the Rabbitohs and Wayne Bennett - a man who loves a good redemption story - was keen to get him on board.

But Souths general manager Shane Richardson told Wide World of Sports there would be no fairytale return to the NRL.

"He won't be signing with us," Richardson said firmly.

It is believed that Grevsmuhl will now try to resurrect his career with Newtown in the NSW Cup.

Wide World of Sports called the Jets for confirmation - but they refused to comment.

Chris Grevsmuhl (Getty)

CANBERRA STAR CHASED BY NUMEROUS CLUBS

Raiders grand final halfback Aidan Sezer has found himself at the centre of a tug of war spanning both hemispheres.

With England halfback George Williams joining the Raiders next season, Sezer has been cut loose by the club but is suddenly in hot demand following his good form in the final series.

English club Huddersfield believe they have Sezer, but the talented number seven is also on Canterbury's radar following the major shoulder injury suffered by Kieran Foran.

Sezer is a Canterbury junior who began his career in the Bulldogs' under 20s 10 years ago and now faces a difficult decision over his future.

Aidan Sezer (Getty)

EELS LOSE GUN JUNIOR

Canberra recruitment guru Peter Mulholland has struck again, picking up one of Parramatta's hottest young prospects.

Lock Trey Mooney was named NSW under 16s Player of the Year a couple of seasons ago and also played Australian Schoolboys and NSW under 18 State of Origin this year.

Mooney is an Eels junior and the club was keen to keep him on board - but he sees great opportunity at the Raiders.

Daly Cherry-Evans of Australia celebrates with fans after winning the Rugby League World Cup 9s Final (Getty)

WORLD NINES TO GROW THE GAME

History will be made at next year's World Nines in Samoa when a truly national Australian team will wear the green and gold.

The Aussie team will include players from all six states as well as the Northern Territory in a bid to spread the game's gospel worldwide.

NRL players will be ineligible for selection for the event in the island nation in October - it's more about growing the game in the so-called 'minor' states.

The event is the brainchild of former Balmain and Newtown coach Paul Broughton and will include teams from giant countries like China, India and the USA.