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King's battle to keep his crown at Manly
Jason Avedissian
08Aug07
INJURED Manly prop Jason King is readying himself for the challenge of his career following the Sea Eagles signing Josh Perry.
Perry, a one-off NSW prop in 2003, will join Manly next season on a three-year deal.
With Brent Kite an established representative forward in Manly's engine-room, the heat will be on King to retain his place in the starting line-up.
``I've just got to train harder and go to that next level,'' the Sea Eagles junior said.
``I think a little bit more competition is good for everyone.
``He's going to be a great asset to the team and will hopefully make the team stronger.''
King is also hoping to come back stronger following knee surgery last month.
The 26-year-old was enjoying the form of his life this year before the untimely injury suffered during a training drill before the Tigers match four weeks ago.
The City Origin prop said his return is brewing, hopefully against the Rabbitohs in round 23.
``It's been frustrating,'' King said.
``Sitting back on the sidelines after getting injured at training, but it's great to be watching the boys playing some great footy.
``Hopefully I'm two weeks away, depending on how the knee responds to treatment.
``I was definitely happy with how I was going before I got injured.
``It's probably been the most consistent I've been, for that (the injury) to happen was a bit of a setback.''
The time off has also given King the chance to catch a glimpse of Manly's next generation of forwards with Mark Bryant, Adam Cuthbertson and Jack Afamasaga all stepping up.
``Everyone is playing well, particularly the front-rowers,'' King said.
``The young fellows coming up are playing awesome.
``I'll have my work cut-out to get back in the team.
``I've got to be right on my game when I get my chance.''
King has nothing to worry about, he will be straight back in when he's fit and ready.
Jason Avedissian
08Aug07
INJURED Manly prop Jason King is readying himself for the challenge of his career following the Sea Eagles signing Josh Perry.
Perry, a one-off NSW prop in 2003, will join Manly next season on a three-year deal.
With Brent Kite an established representative forward in Manly's engine-room, the heat will be on King to retain his place in the starting line-up.
``I've just got to train harder and go to that next level,'' the Sea Eagles junior said.
``I think a little bit more competition is good for everyone.
``He's going to be a great asset to the team and will hopefully make the team stronger.''
King is also hoping to come back stronger following knee surgery last month.
The 26-year-old was enjoying the form of his life this year before the untimely injury suffered during a training drill before the Tigers match four weeks ago.
The City Origin prop said his return is brewing, hopefully against the Rabbitohs in round 23.
``It's been frustrating,'' King said.
``Sitting back on the sidelines after getting injured at training, but it's great to be watching the boys playing some great footy.
``Hopefully I'm two weeks away, depending on how the knee responds to treatment.
``I was definitely happy with how I was going before I got injured.
``It's probably been the most consistent I've been, for that (the injury) to happen was a bit of a setback.''
The time off has also given King the chance to catch a glimpse of Manly's next generation of forwards with Mark Bryant, Adam Cuthbertson and Jack Afamasaga all stepping up.
``Everyone is playing well, particularly the front-rowers,'' King said.
``The young fellows coming up are playing awesome.
``I'll have my work cut-out to get back in the team.
``I've got to be right on my game when I get my chance.''
King has nothing to worry about, he will be straight back in when he's fit and ready.
