CLUBS CHASE GREAT DANE CLONE
FORMER Titans young gun Brian Kelly has become one of the most sought after centres in the NRL and drawn comparisons with Origin star Dane Gagai.
Kelly, 21, has made the most of his move to Manly since being released by former Gold Coast coach Neil Henry.
Brian Kelly was let go by the Gold Coast Titans. Picture: Phil Hillyard
He has now made 25 NRL appearances and is catching the eye of cashed-up clubs looking for a young centre on the rise.
The Sea Eagles are making moves to retain the off-contract Kelly, possibly for another three years.
Kelly, who scored four tries for NSW in the 2015 under-20s Origin, is turning out to be the one that got away from the Titans.
Former Rabbitohs recruitment officer Scott Sattler tried to lure Kelly to South Sydney in 2015 and said he could be on the NRL’s next big things.
“He is a really respectful kid with a great character,” Sattler said.
“He has a great raw, athletic ability. He reminds me of Dane Gagai.
“I tried to get him to South Sydney when I was doing recruitment work for them.
“He is a really good kid. He is low maintenance.”
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