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Parramatta has earmarked former Newcastle utility Sean Rudder as a possible playmaking option if they are unsuccessful in luring Brett Finch to the NRL club next season.
Rudder, who partnered Andrew Johns at the scrumbase during the Knights' 2001 premiership victory, is hoping to re-establish himself in the NRL when his contract with Super League club Les Catalans expires at the end of the season.
The Eels are looking for a five-eighth after the loss of Wests Tigers-bound utility John Morris next season, with Finch their prime target after the Sydney Roosters gave him permission to negotiate with rival clubs.
However, Rudder, is seen as a possible fallback option due to his experience and utility value.
"He's a five-eighth, lock, centre, can play hooker, a bit of back row," said former teammate and manager Tony Butterfield.
"He's the sort of guy that could do the job for you in a number of positions.
"He's a player with a 138 NRL games and 70-odd Super League games under his belt.
"Rudds is a tough bugger, he's virtually never been injured in all his time."
Rudder's former club, Newcastle, has expressed interest in the 27-year-old, as have St George, Penrith, South Sydney and the Roosters.
Meanwhile, Wests Tigers are closing in on the signature of Richard Villasanti after tabling the former Kangaroos prop a two-year deal.
"He was on that Kangaroo tour not that long ago and a player doesn't lose it just like that," Tigers recruitment manager Warren McDonnell said.
"We're looking for him to step up again and maybe step back up into rep football.
"That would be something we'd be aiming at.
"He's spent a bit of time at Balmain before, his wife's family comes from the area.
"It would be a good fit for both of us."
Villasanti has also received interest from English side Hull and current club Cronulla, although the Tigers are believed to have the inside running.
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The Hagan effect has started already... only concerning thing is that we expressed interest....But then again we shouldnt be surprised.. its our management afterall
Rudder, who partnered Andrew Johns at the scrumbase during the Knights' 2001 premiership victory, is hoping to re-establish himself in the NRL when his contract with Super League club Les Catalans expires at the end of the season.
The Eels are looking for a five-eighth after the loss of Wests Tigers-bound utility John Morris next season, with Finch their prime target after the Sydney Roosters gave him permission to negotiate with rival clubs.
However, Rudder, is seen as a possible fallback option due to his experience and utility value.
"He's a five-eighth, lock, centre, can play hooker, a bit of back row," said former teammate and manager Tony Butterfield.
"He's the sort of guy that could do the job for you in a number of positions.
"He's a player with a 138 NRL games and 70-odd Super League games under his belt.
"Rudds is a tough bugger, he's virtually never been injured in all his time."
Rudder's former club, Newcastle, has expressed interest in the 27-year-old, as have St George, Penrith, South Sydney and the Roosters.
Meanwhile, Wests Tigers are closing in on the signature of Richard Villasanti after tabling the former Kangaroos prop a two-year deal.
"He was on that Kangaroo tour not that long ago and a player doesn't lose it just like that," Tigers recruitment manager Warren McDonnell said.
"We're looking for him to step up again and maybe step back up into rep football.
"That would be something we'd be aiming at.
"He's spent a bit of time at Balmain before, his wife's family comes from the area.
"It would be a good fit for both of us."
Villasanti has also received interest from English side Hull and current club Cronulla, although the Tigers are believed to have the inside running.
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The Hagan effect has started already... only concerning thing is that we expressed interest....But then again we shouldnt be surprised.. its our management afterall
