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Which former Kangaroos and Origin star has been approached by Bulldogs director Chris Anderson to join the Canterbury coaching staff next season to try to lift under-performing players.
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Which Manly Sea Eagles star will walk out on the club at the end of the season in protest to the treatment of discarded half-back Jackson Hastings.
BIRD REUNITES WITH SHIRE MATES
JACK Bird was spotted back at Cronulla with his old Sharks teammates last week and looking the happiest he has been for months.
We were sent these photos of the Broncos centre enjoying a catch-up and a coffee with Val Holmes, Wade Graham, James Segeyaro and Beau Ryan in the Cronulla mall.
Nothing like the lonely and forlorn figure we’ve so often seen in the Brisbane media this season.
After a wretched year battling injuries at the Broncos, it immediately led to speculation of a possible return to the Shire where he won the premiership in 2016.
Not so according to coach Shane Flanagan and the player himself.
Bird was in town for a wedding. Picture: supplied
“I was in Sydney for a wedding so I caught up with Val (Holmes) after Origin,” Bird said. “Then Wade, Chicko and Beau Ryan turned up and we had a coffee. It’s always good to be with old mates.
“People say I’m not happy in Brisbane but who would be after the injuries I’ve had this year.
“Cronulla is close to home and I do miss Sydney. It was great to catch up with the boys.”
Although rumours would suggest otherwise, Bird insists he will stick with the Broncos next year.
He quit the Sharks at the end of last season to sign an $800,000-a-year deal at Brisbane.
“I’m going through a rough patch but I’ll get through,” he said.
“I’ve got a contract up here and they’re a good bunch of boys.
“I’ve just got to jump the next hurdle and get back to playing some football towards the end of this year or next year.”
Which former Kangaroos and Origin star has been approached by Bulldogs director Chris Anderson to join the Canterbury coaching staff next season to try to lift under-performing players.
SHOOSH
Which Manly Sea Eagles star will walk out on the club at the end of the season in protest to the treatment of discarded half-back Jackson Hastings.
BIRD REUNITES WITH SHIRE MATES
JACK Bird was spotted back at Cronulla with his old Sharks teammates last week and looking the happiest he has been for months.
We were sent these photos of the Broncos centre enjoying a catch-up and a coffee with Val Holmes, Wade Graham, James Segeyaro and Beau Ryan in the Cronulla mall.
Nothing like the lonely and forlorn figure we’ve so often seen in the Brisbane media this season.
After a wretched year battling injuries at the Broncos, it immediately led to speculation of a possible return to the Shire where he won the premiership in 2016.
Not so according to coach Shane Flanagan and the player himself.
Bird was in town for a wedding. Picture: supplied
“I was in Sydney for a wedding so I caught up with Val (Holmes) after Origin,” Bird said. “Then Wade, Chicko and Beau Ryan turned up and we had a coffee. It’s always good to be with old mates.
“People say I’m not happy in Brisbane but who would be after the injuries I’ve had this year.
“Cronulla is close to home and I do miss Sydney. It was great to catch up with the boys.”
Although rumours would suggest otherwise, Bird insists he will stick with the Broncos next year.
He quit the Sharks at the end of last season to sign an $800,000-a-year deal at Brisbane.
“I’m going through a rough patch but I’ll get through,” he said.
“I’ve got a contract up here and they’re a good bunch of boys.
“I’ve just got to jump the next hurdle and get back to playing some football towards the end of this year or next year.”
