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PARRAMATTA whiz Daniel Mortimer has dropped a bombshell by vowing to sign a two-year contract with the Eels or Bulldogs before round one.
In a statement that flies in the face of earlier comments by himself and his father Peter, 20-year-old Mortimer told RLW he didnt want the saga to drag on beyond the March 12 clash with St George Illawarra.
He will field formal offers from his current club and the home of his famous clan over the next fortnight and the indications are that the Eels remain favourites.
Id like to get it done by round one, so Ive got a few big weeks ahead of me, Mortimer says.
Its Parra or the Bulldogs. Ill do a couple of years (although) anything can happen. Its a big decision but its a good decision to have to make. Two great clubs are interested in having me. Its a good position to be in.
Over the summer, Mortimer said he would take his time with a decision while Peter said there would be no call until the middle of the season. The fast track approach could be good news for Eels supporters if this explanation is anything to go by:
If I am staying at Parra, Id like to get it done by round one so I know Im here for the long haul, Daniel says.
Despite the contracts set to be thrown at him this week, Mortimer is not even guaranteed a starting spot against the Dragons according to his coach.
All three boys will play again next week Jeff Robson, Kris Keating and Morts, said Daniel Anderson in the wake of last Sundays trial against the Dragons. Weve got some luxury in that weve got competition for spots.
Mortimer commented: The other two players have had good off-seasons any of us could fill the position really well. Its a tough battle but thats why everyones playing so well because theres so much tension on each position.
Source: Steve Mascord, Rugby League Week, page 5, 17 February 2010.
In a statement that flies in the face of earlier comments by himself and his father Peter, 20-year-old Mortimer told RLW he didnt want the saga to drag on beyond the March 12 clash with St George Illawarra.
He will field formal offers from his current club and the home of his famous clan over the next fortnight and the indications are that the Eels remain favourites.
Id like to get it done by round one, so Ive got a few big weeks ahead of me, Mortimer says.
Its Parra or the Bulldogs. Ill do a couple of years (although) anything can happen. Its a big decision but its a good decision to have to make. Two great clubs are interested in having me. Its a good position to be in.
Over the summer, Mortimer said he would take his time with a decision while Peter said there would be no call until the middle of the season. The fast track approach could be good news for Eels supporters if this explanation is anything to go by:
If I am staying at Parra, Id like to get it done by round one so I know Im here for the long haul, Daniel says.
Despite the contracts set to be thrown at him this week, Mortimer is not even guaranteed a starting spot against the Dragons according to his coach.
All three boys will play again next week Jeff Robson, Kris Keating and Morts, said Daniel Anderson in the wake of last Sundays trial against the Dragons. Weve got some luxury in that weve got competition for spots.
Mortimer commented: The other two players have had good off-seasons any of us could fill the position really well. Its a tough battle but thats why everyones playing so well because theres so much tension on each position.
Source: Steve Mascord, Rugby League Week, page 5, 17 February 2010.
