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NOW they have some spare cash after releasing Timana Tahu,
Parramatta have begun negotiations with former Manly winger Chris Hicks.
Hicks is back in Australia after three seasons with Super League club Warrington.
This year he became the first Australian to score three tries in an English Challenge Cup final when Warrington beat Leeds 30-6 at Wembley.
Hicks, 33, whose spot at Warrington has been taken by Joel Monaghan, has spoken to Parramatta about a one-year contract for next season that would grant his wish for a final season in the NRL.
Recruiting Hicks, who has played 262 games for Penrith, Manly and Warrington, would give Parramatta depth in their outside backs.
Hicks, who played in Manly's 2007 grand final loss to Melbourne, is also considering a season with Catalans in Super League or a year of Shute Shield rugby with the Warringah Rats.
Parramatta believe they can sign Hicks, who is reliable, experienced and a goalkicker, for a reasonable price.
One source close to Parramatta said: "We are definitely talking to Chris."
Tahu and Parramatta will formally split today.
Meanwhile, The Daily Telegraph has been told that Finch was on the verge of becoming a Sea Eagle next season on a second-tier contract.
Finch was ready to accept a full-time role on Channel 7's The Matty Johns Show and play with Manly on a deal worth about $50,000.
He was a regular guest on the show over the back end of last season.
But the former Storm five-eighth had agreed to play with Wigan, although he had not officially signed a contract.
While tempted to remain in the NRL and live on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Finch felt he could not renege on his agreement and accepted the Wigan deal.
The 28-year-old will play for Wigan next year and in 2012. He had also been chased by Super League club Hull Kingston Rovers.
Wigan, the reigning Super League champions, have also signed Melbourne forwards Ryan Hoffman and Jeff Lima.
Former Storm assistant coach and current Wigan coach Michael Maguire told British media: "Having worked with all three during my time at Melbourne, I am thrilled that they will be joining us from next season. All three are champion players with experience at the highest level.
"They have a great work ethic and are top-quality additions who will complement our existing playing squad."
Link: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...n-to-chris-hicks/story-e6frexnr-1225969748297
NOW they have some spare cash after releasing Timana Tahu,
Parramatta have begun negotiations with former Manly winger Chris Hicks.
- Dean Ritchie
- From: The Daily Telegraph
- December 13, 2010 12:00AM
Hicks is back in Australia after three seasons with Super League club Warrington.
This year he became the first Australian to score three tries in an English Challenge Cup final when Warrington beat Leeds 30-6 at Wembley.
Hicks, 33, whose spot at Warrington has been taken by Joel Monaghan, has spoken to Parramatta about a one-year contract for next season that would grant his wish for a final season in the NRL.
Recruiting Hicks, who has played 262 games for Penrith, Manly and Warrington, would give Parramatta depth in their outside backs.
Hicks, who played in Manly's 2007 grand final loss to Melbourne, is also considering a season with Catalans in Super League or a year of Shute Shield rugby with the Warringah Rats.
Parramatta believe they can sign Hicks, who is reliable, experienced and a goalkicker, for a reasonable price.
One source close to Parramatta said: "We are definitely talking to Chris."
Tahu and Parramatta will formally split today.
Meanwhile, The Daily Telegraph has been told that Finch was on the verge of becoming a Sea Eagle next season on a second-tier contract.
Finch was ready to accept a full-time role on Channel 7's The Matty Johns Show and play with Manly on a deal worth about $50,000.
He was a regular guest on the show over the back end of last season.
But the former Storm five-eighth had agreed to play with Wigan, although he had not officially signed a contract.
While tempted to remain in the NRL and live on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Finch felt he could not renege on his agreement and accepted the Wigan deal.
The 28-year-old will play for Wigan next year and in 2012. He had also been chased by Super League club Hull Kingston Rovers.
Wigan, the reigning Super League champions, have also signed Melbourne forwards Ryan Hoffman and Jeff Lima.
Former Storm assistant coach and current Wigan coach Michael Maguire told British media: "Having worked with all three during my time at Melbourne, I am thrilled that they will be joining us from next season. All three are champion players with experience at the highest level.
"They have a great work ethic and are top-quality additions who will complement our existing playing squad."
Link: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...n-to-chris-hicks/story-e6frexnr-1225969748297
