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Weekend Wash-Up
Brent Read
The Australian
May 02, 2011
In demand South Sydney halfback Chris Sandow dives over the line to score his second try against the Sharks
Source: Getty Images
BEN Ross's decision not to exercise an option in his favour has played into South Sydney's hands in its bid to retain Chris Sandow
1. It was bard to tell the bigger star at Homebush on Friday night - Chris Sandow or Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber played at Acer Arena on Friday night and had eggs thrown at him on stage. Sandow played at ANZ Stadium on the same night. The only thing thrown at Sandow was plaudits. The Rabbitohs half has always been a player of immense talent but on this form he is maturing into a halfback who can control and influence the outcome of a game. No wonder Parramatta is trying so hard to steal him away. Sandow is expected to make his decision in the next day or so and both clubs are confident they have their man. On Friday night’s evidence, whoever wins the Sandow lottery has a halfback capable of taking a side to a premiership in years to come.
3. Ben Ross is on the market and he only has himself to blame
Here’s what Ben Ross tweeted to the world on Sunday: “Crazy last 5 days. Beat Sharks Fri & being off contract this season just found out I have no future contract with Souths. Hope this changes!” Here’s the point. Ross only has himself to blame. Souths insiders say Ross had an option in his contract in his own favour that expired on Saturday night. He could have taken that up and the Rabbitohs would have honoured the deal. But when Ross failed to exercise his option, holding out for more money, he left the ball in the Rabbitohs court. And they opted to cut Ross loose. No-one could begrudge them that. When Ross was struggling to find a club, his career threatened by a neck injury, Souths came to his rescue. The problem is they now have other issues to address. For starters, the club is struggling to retain Chris Sandow in the face of a massive offer from Parramatta. The money they reserved for Ross can now be used to keep Sandow at Redfern or find a replacement on the open market. Be honest, faced with a choice between Ross and Sandow, which way would you go?
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...ain-chris-sandow/story-e6frg7mf-1226048315858
Brent Read
The Australian
May 02, 2011
In demand South Sydney halfback Chris Sandow dives over the line to score his second try against the Sharks
Source: Getty Images
BEN Ross's decision not to exercise an option in his favour has played into South Sydney's hands in its bid to retain Chris Sandow
1. It was bard to tell the bigger star at Homebush on Friday night - Chris Sandow or Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber played at Acer Arena on Friday night and had eggs thrown at him on stage. Sandow played at ANZ Stadium on the same night. The only thing thrown at Sandow was plaudits. The Rabbitohs half has always been a player of immense talent but on this form he is maturing into a halfback who can control and influence the outcome of a game. No wonder Parramatta is trying so hard to steal him away. Sandow is expected to make his decision in the next day or so and both clubs are confident they have their man. On Friday night’s evidence, whoever wins the Sandow lottery has a halfback capable of taking a side to a premiership in years to come.
3. Ben Ross is on the market and he only has himself to blame
Here’s what Ben Ross tweeted to the world on Sunday: “Crazy last 5 days. Beat Sharks Fri & being off contract this season just found out I have no future contract with Souths. Hope this changes!” Here’s the point. Ross only has himself to blame. Souths insiders say Ross had an option in his contract in his own favour that expired on Saturday night. He could have taken that up and the Rabbitohs would have honoured the deal. But when Ross failed to exercise his option, holding out for more money, he left the ball in the Rabbitohs court. And they opted to cut Ross loose. No-one could begrudge them that. When Ross was struggling to find a club, his career threatened by a neck injury, Souths came to his rescue. The problem is they now have other issues to address. For starters, the club is struggling to retain Chris Sandow in the face of a massive offer from Parramatta. The money they reserved for Ross can now be used to keep Sandow at Redfern or find a replacement on the open market. Be honest, faced with a choice between Ross and Sandow, which way would you go?
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...ain-chris-sandow/story-e6frg7mf-1226048315858
