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Bulldogs snag Stagg after Broncos do the decent thing
December 23, 2008
David Stagg is bound for the Bulldogs next season after Brisbane honoured a vow to release him from his 2009 contract.
Earlier this year, Stagg, who played Origin for the Maroons in 2006, exercised an option to stay with the Broncos next season. But the club told him they would release him if he received a better offer because of his service to the club.
Incoming coach Ivan Henjak was keen to make use of Stagg's experience next season, with the Bronco's squad one of the youngest in recent years. But the Bulldogs, who sacked Reni Maitua earlier this month, were able to offer Stagg a two-year package which included the lure of a guaranteed starting spot in the No.13 jumper.
Stagg, who rejected an offer from English Super League side Salford, will link with former Brisbane teammates Ben Hannant and Michael Ennis at Belmore. "The offer only came up after the Reni situation, but they were interested back in April when I was having discussions with Brisbane about taking up my option," Stagg said. "I also got an offer from Salford, which was financially better, but my wife was due to have our baby in August and we decided to stay home.
"Position-wise, playing No.13 [lock] is always something I've wanted to do and they've indicated they want me to play there."
Brisbane could have blocked Stagg's move after the 25 year-old took up his option to play for them in 2009. "He had an option to stay with us which he exercised last May, which meant he was signed with us to the end of 2009," said Brisbane chief executive Bruno Cullen. "If we wanted, we could play hard ball and he would have to play for us next year.
"We've been honest and up-front with him all the way through, and said if the offer is what you want and better for you and your family, we won't stand in your way. We're going to honour our word."
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Canterbury Broncos
Guess he saw the wrting on the wall after the broncos bought te'o and setu. Hope he goes well, busy player especially defensively but very limited in attack
Bulldogs snag Stagg after Broncos do the decent thing
December 23, 2008
David Stagg is bound for the Bulldogs next season after Brisbane honoured a vow to release him from his 2009 contract.
Earlier this year, Stagg, who played Origin for the Maroons in 2006, exercised an option to stay with the Broncos next season. But the club told him they would release him if he received a better offer because of his service to the club.
Incoming coach Ivan Henjak was keen to make use of Stagg's experience next season, with the Bronco's squad one of the youngest in recent years. But the Bulldogs, who sacked Reni Maitua earlier this month, were able to offer Stagg a two-year package which included the lure of a guaranteed starting spot in the No.13 jumper.
Stagg, who rejected an offer from English Super League side Salford, will link with former Brisbane teammates Ben Hannant and Michael Ennis at Belmore. "The offer only came up after the Reni situation, but they were interested back in April when I was having discussions with Brisbane about taking up my option," Stagg said. "I also got an offer from Salford, which was financially better, but my wife was due to have our baby in August and we decided to stay home.
"Position-wise, playing No.13 [lock] is always something I've wanted to do and they've indicated they want me to play there."
Brisbane could have blocked Stagg's move after the 25 year-old took up his option to play for them in 2009. "He had an option to stay with us which he exercised last May, which meant he was signed with us to the end of 2009," said Brisbane chief executive Bruno Cullen. "If we wanted, we could play hard ball and he would have to play for us next year.
"We've been honest and up-front with him all the way through, and said if the offer is what you want and better for you and your family, we won't stand in your way. We're going to honour our word."
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Canterbury Broncos
Guess he saw the wrting on the wall after the broncos bought te'o and setu. Hope he goes well, busy player especially defensively but very limited in attack
