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Paul Gallen is poised to quit the Sharks following his $10,000 fine for urinating in public last week.
A report in the Daily Telegraph claims Gallen is upset with his club's decision to financially penalise him and is looking to end his current contract two years early.
Half of the $10,000 fine was suspended however, Gallen is said to feel slighted enough for approaches to have been made on his behalf to both Manly and Wests Tigers. It's thought that Manly would be best placed to secure Gallen's services following Matt Orford's departure to the English Super League. Wests Tigers boss Steve Humphreys confirmed an approach to Gallen had been made, but did not elaborate.
Sharks chairman Damian Irvine said Gallen's fine was appropriate when it was announced last Tuesday.
"Paul is a senior representative player and understands the need to reflect the high standards of behaviour and character our Club holds as the core of our future.
"Paul will be back in training in the New Year with a positive attitude that reflects that of the rest of the squad and staff."
Gallen stepped down as Sharks captain mid-season after he made racial remarks towards St George Illawarra's Mickey Paea. In 2008 Gallen was accused of trying to rip stitches from a head wound on Gold Coast's Anthony Laffranchi and another Titans' player Josh Graham claimed Gallen has grabbed him by the testicles during a match.
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