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SHOOSH
There’s a rumour Manly coach Des Hasler is keen on offering former Kangaroos and Blues forward Aaron Woods a cut-price two-year deal to help with development of his young forwards at Brookvale. Hasler was the coach who signed the one-time Dally M prop of the year at Canterbury from Wests Tigers in 2018.
Aaron Woods has attracted Des Hasler’s attention at Manly. Picture: David Swift.
JUNIOR GETS A TASTE FOR CHANGE
There are rumours around rugby league circles that Wayne Pearce is lobbying for yet another extension to his 10-year stint on the independent commission. This will be strongly opposed by the clubs who are over his endeavours to continually change the rules of the game. Surely it’s time for some fresh people and fresh ideas.
HAVING A LEND, SAM
We had this interesting email from a reader this week about Sam Burgess.
“How does the medically retired Sam Burgess have the physical capacity to be a part of SAS Australia on Channel 7?” questioned our reader.
“He is showing commendable fortitude to complete SAS-type activities, on a shoulder with 25% bone cartilage left, and struggles to lift his arm over 90 degrees, as was reported at the time of his retirement.
“Is this a case of the Bunnies pulling the wool over the NRL eyes?”
And it is probably a fair question to be asking.