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FORMER Canberra Raiders prop Luke Davico is primed to make a shock return to the NRL with Melbourne next year.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has approached Davico, 32, about a possible comeback as he looks to bolster his forward stocks.
The veteran of more than 150 games with Canberra was forced into retirement earlier this year after tearing his pectoral muscle playing for English Super League club Wigan.
Davico has since returned to Australia and, after positive discussions with his surgeon, has declared himself ready to resume his career.
"The desire is definitely there," Davico said last night.
"Moving to Wigan did wonders for me. It really rejuvenated me, and while it was devastating how things ended up over there, it really made me realise how badly I wanted to play on."
Davico and Bellamy have enjoyed a long friendship, which began when Bellamy coached Davico in the Canberra under-21s.
"I consider Craig a good mate, and he has asked if I'm interested in coming down to Melbourne," Davico said.
"It's a prospect that is really attractive to me. I know what a quality coach he is and he is building a really exciting team. It is pretty exciting to think I could be part of that."
Bellamy confirmed he had spoken to Davico, but said any contract would be subject to a stringent medical test.
"The biggest thing for Luke is the injury. He has had three pec injuries now, so any team that signs him would want to make sure he is over those," Bellamy said. Newcastle has also approached the prop, who said lifestyle for his young family would be a key concern.
http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0,8659,15544903-23214,00.html
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has approached Davico, 32, about a possible comeback as he looks to bolster his forward stocks.
The veteran of more than 150 games with Canberra was forced into retirement earlier this year after tearing his pectoral muscle playing for English Super League club Wigan.
Davico has since returned to Australia and, after positive discussions with his surgeon, has declared himself ready to resume his career.
"The desire is definitely there," Davico said last night.
"Moving to Wigan did wonders for me. It really rejuvenated me, and while it was devastating how things ended up over there, it really made me realise how badly I wanted to play on."
Davico and Bellamy have enjoyed a long friendship, which began when Bellamy coached Davico in the Canberra under-21s.
"I consider Craig a good mate, and he has asked if I'm interested in coming down to Melbourne," Davico said.
"It's a prospect that is really attractive to me. I know what a quality coach he is and he is building a really exciting team. It is pretty exciting to think I could be part of that."
Bellamy confirmed he had spoken to Davico, but said any contract would be subject to a stringent medical test.
"The biggest thing for Luke is the injury. He has had three pec injuries now, so any team that signs him would want to make sure he is over those," Bellamy said. Newcastle has also approached the prop, who said lifestyle for his young family would be a key concern.
http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0,8659,15544903-23214,00.html
