'Homesick' Ben Hannant may quit Bulldogs

[user_nat]

Would be nice to have him back at Brisbane.

I can't see him leaving mid season. I also can't see the Bulldogs making him stick around when he doesn't want to, most clubs seem to be fine with early releases if the player really wants it.
So Hannant being in Titans/Broncos colours in 2011 seems possible.

 

[God-King Dean]

As long as he doesn;t f**k up my fantasy team....

 

[Bulldogs_4_Life]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/homesick-ben-hennant-may-quit-bulldogs/story-e6frexnr-1225842417082

Video there explaining that he's homesick, is in talks for a release at the end of the year to return to QLD. We won't stand in his way and I wouldn't begrudge him for doing what he feels is best for his family.

It's shattering news, I'm really upset by it. But we will move on. One player is not the whole club and he can be replaced.

 

[Butters]

There's only one cure for homesickness.

8. Weyman
9. Priddis
10. Hannant

Why would you want him at your club? He's a f**ken marshmallow.

 

[Big Pete]

^ Then so are most props in the competition.

 

[God-King Dean]

He'll give Weyman some company.

 

[Butters]

^ Then so are most props in the competition.

Most props fall to the ground if an opposing player so much as looks at him?

 

[Raidersrawesome]

The Broncs last week said they were interested talking to Hannant about bringing him home.

 

[pennywisealfie]

f**k hannant. I hope he doesnt come crawling back to us for a 3rd time then bail on us again. he can get f**ked, go to the titans.

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

I hope he stays with the Dogs.....

And ironhorse, what kind of compensation do the Dogs "deserve" if he gets released?

 

[Big Pete]

Most props fall to the ground if an opposing player so much as looks at him?

???

When has Hannant ever done that?

 

[Bulldogs_4_Life]

Most props fall to the ground if an opposing player so much as looks at him?

Hannant is an Australian and QLD rep.. He's one of the best props in the game.

 

[beads6]

I don't want Hannant back at the Broncos he walked away taking the money now he needs to learn his lesson.

 

[broncos2011]

Tell his wife to harden up. Though he probably wouldn't out her in public LOL.

Broncos have already got 2010 in the bag without Hannant.

 

[ironhorse]

I hope he stays with the Dogs.....

And ironhorse, what kind of compensation do the Dogs "deserve" if he gets released?

I don't know dollar figures but it's pretty simple if a player removes himself from any club mid season or mid contract ,that club deserves something to at least adequately replace the player .. having a rival club simply pay the balance of contract money is ludicrous obviously and not enough.
It's like Hayne deciding he's not happy at parra and St George will take him in ..should the saints just pay the balance to parramatta and be done with it or does Parra deserve compensation beyond that ?..of course they would deserve more, either in money or player trades or NRL concessions or all i dont know .

 

[ByRd]

I don't know dollar figures but it's pretty simple if a player removes himself from any club mid season or mid contract ,that club deserves something to at least adequately replace the player .. having a rival club simply pay the balance of contract money is ludicrous obviously and not enough.
It's like Hayne deciding he's not happy at parra and St George will take him in ..should the saints just pay the balance to parramatta and be done with it or does Parra deserve compensation beyond that ?..of course they would deserve more, either in money or player trades or NRL concessions or all i dont know .

Agreed 100%

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

I don't know dollar figures but it's pretty simple if a player removes himself from any club mid season or mid contract ,that club deserves something to at least adequately replace the player .. having a rival club simply pay the balance of contract money is ludicrous obviously and not enough.
It's like Hayne deciding he's not happy at parra and St George will take him in ..should the saints just pay the balance to parramatta and be done with it or does Parra deserve compensation beyond that ?..of course they would deserve more, either in money or player trades or NRL concessions or all i dont know .

And who pays this compensation? If Hannant wants out for 2011, and the Dogs release him, the Dogs have $XXXXXX to spend on a replacement or to upgrade current players contracts. IMO, thats compensation enough.

 

[herbert henry1908]

unless the dogs can get an equal replacement they should make him serve out his contract.

I dont agree with this idea that a player isnt going to perform well because he's made to stay somewhere he doesnt want to be. In the end doing that will only hurt hannant more than anyone , if he's poor over the next 2 years he's the one that going to pay when it comes to his next contract.

So unless you can get someone at least close to his ability tell him he's staying.

 

[NSW Cup photos]

Isn't "homesickness" the reason he also left the Roosters?

IT sure was

 

[roboshark]

How would the titans fit him under the cap...they will find a way no doubt