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Inglis set for Brisbane move
The Rabbitohs have lured Sam Burgess back to the fold, but may lose their other superstar Greg Inglis in 2017.
The drums are beating louder and louder that Inglis will leave Sydney and join the Brisbane Broncos in 18 months.
After the dizzy heights of 2014, Inglis had a frustrating year at the Bunnies this season.
He is also believed to be tiring of the ‘tough love’ approach of highly regarded Bunnies coach Michael Maguire.
And he is telling those close to him he may move to Queensland to be closer to support for his young family.
Remember Inglis actually agreed to join the Broncos in 2011 before a contract dispute ended up in the deal falling through at the last minute, resulting in his move to the Rabbitohs from Melbourne.
Inglis is great mates with several Broncos stars through their Queensland State of Origin connection.
Souths are working hard to retain him but will find it tough to do so as he appears to have his heart set on a move north for the sake of his family.
Expect an official announcement around State of Origin time.
Dragons taking things on the chin
While Manly are bitching and moaning about their 2015 draw, we've heard nothing from the Dragons despite their testing itinerary.
The Red V play the top eight teams twice next season but coach Paul McGregor is refusing to complain.
It's all part of his 'no excuses' policy, aimed at toughening the Saints up and ensuring they are fully accountable for their actions.
The edict worked pretty well for Mary this year and should again in 2016.
Tragedy strikes on GC
Rugby league has been rocked by another apparent suicide over the weekend.
Former Titans Holden Cup player Guy Borgas, a well known personal trainer on the Gold Coast and member of the Tugun Seahawks club, died on Sunday.
Recently appointed the Seahawks’ strength and conditioning coach, Borgas had trained with the side only the previous day.
Mates say he had been distressed by the death - also by suicide - of his close friend and Seahawks teammate Chris Kitching, 24, in May this year.
Garner looking for new home
There are several promising players still unsigned for 2016, and Manly utility Luke Garner is near the top of the list.
A centre or back-rower, Garner played in the Sea Eagles’ Holden Cup grand final side that lost to Penrith but Manly have no room for him after their recent spending spree.
Several rival clubs are showing interest, however.