Star Wallabies playmaker Carter Gordon is considering a code switch and has held talks with NRL side the Gold Coast Titans, amid uncertainty over the survival of his club, the Melbourne Rebels.
Gordon, who was the sole five-eighth selected by Eddie Jones for last year’s Rugby World Cup after a breakout season, is off contract with the Rebels and Rugby Australia at the end of the season.
Titans sources with knowledge of the discussions, who spoke anonymously because of their confidential nature, confirmed the meeting but said the club isn’t likely to pursue a contract given the eight-cap Wallaby’s asking price of $700,000 a season and his lack of rugby league experience.
Titans coach Des Hasler was aware of the meeting requested by Gordon’s agent, but did not attend.
I suppose he has previous experience with diabolically mismanaged sporting endeavors, might as well get paid for it this time....buuuuuuuuut...
Another Wallabies star eyes code switch after NRL talks
Carter Gordon is considering a move to rugby league as uncertainty swirls around the future of the Melbourne Rebels.www.smh.com.au
Just looked up Wallaby record - 7 wins from 24 games!Hunter Paisami considering move to Exeter.
Just looked up Wallaby record - 7 wins from 24 games!
Can anyone find a player who has played as many games with a worse record?
Harry Wilson has 2 wins from 12, and Dave Porecki has 5 from 19, but I think Hunter is the record holder for 20+ games
Cause he is the perfect player for league to recruit, playmaker who can tackle. Kicking in league not so important.How TF is Gordon asking for 700k?
Kicking in league is plenty important - dont buy that narrative.Cause he is the perfect player for league to recruit, playmaker who can tackle. Kicking in league not so important.
Plays a more important position, the others going over play less valuable positions
Cause he is the perfect player for league to recruit, playmaker who can tackle. Kicking in league not so important.
Plays a more important position then the others going over play less valuable positions
Bad for Super RugbyHunter Paisami considering move to Exeter.
Is this sarcastic? Every half in league gets shunted so quick out of the league if they have a poor kicking game. He can’t place kick either to their standard. He wouldn’t be a Centre or Fullback.Cause he is the perfect player for league to recruit, playmaker who can tackle. Kicking in league not so important.
Plays a more important position, the others going over play less valuable positions
. He’s more likely to end up in Japan.
Carter's tactical kicking is one of his strengths IMOIs this sarcastic? Every half in league gets shunted so quick out of the league if they have a poor kicking game. He can’t place kick either to their standard. He wouldn’t be a Centre or Fullback.
Titans are just shit and Carters manager looking for future opportunities. He’s more likely to end up in Japan.