He could be a handy addition to the prop rotation, especially if Weyman leaves
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JARROD Saffy started his first match for the Melbourne Rebels last Sunday since suffering a career-threatening neck injury a year ago - but is he about to fill out an NRL jumper again? Maybe one with a Red V?
The 28-year-old made a triumphant return, but there's every chance he will be playing rugby league again next year. "I would definitely consider a return to the NRL," Saffy told us this week. "It would be tempting, for sure. The game's in such a good place. It's an interesting one. I'll be looking at all my options and making the best decision accordingly. I love Melbourne but I also need to see what all my options are."
Saffy was part of the Dragons' premiership-winning side in 2010, and we're hearing they are interested about a potential return. So, too, other NRL clubs. His manager, George Mimis, will hit Melbourne next week to crank up negotiations. For his part, Saffy does not regret the decision to switch codes.
He suffered his neck injury after a training incident with former teammate Adam Byrnes, and spoke to the likes of Mat Rogers and Anthony Quinn about their neck operations on the long and winding road back. "Since the injury, and the operation, I haven't felt a single thing," Saffy said. "It's given me more time to strengthen and stabilise my neck. It is much stronger than it was."
