The King’s speech
Clint Gutherson professed his undying love for Parramatta at their awards night during the week. But a quip about Eels recruitment left some at the club cranky.
Gutherson, known as “the King”, has been linked to a move away from Parramatta, but from the way he was speaking, he is committed to riding out the storm.
He said he would be at the Eels until they tapped him on the shoulder to leave, as they did with Reagan Campbell-Gillard. He also admitted that changes needed to be made during the year, despite being a strong supporter of ex-coach Brad Arthur.
Gutherson also understands the need for a roster overhaul, after the Eels won just seven of 24 games to finish third last, and is committed to helping turn the club around. It was a surprise that he was beaten to the prestigious Ken Thornett Medal as the club’s player of the year by Campbell-Gillard, as Gutherson has long been the Eels’ heart and soul.
It was also surprising to see interim coach Trent Barrett, who is on the way out of the club, get emotional about his days at the Eels.
The Bulldogs asked Josh Addo-Carr if he wanted them to expedite the process, and he said yes. That’s how confident he was his second test would prove negative after he allegedly failed a roadside drug test.
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