Barry_McKenzie wrote:
The Ox is off to the Raiders and in return the Raiders have managed to palm a player called Marc Herbert off on Bradford.
Out-of-favour halfback Marc Herbert will leave Canberra at the end of the season in an attempt to revive his career and force his way back into the NRL.
Herbert confirmed yesterday his time in the capital was finished and The Canberra Times understands at least three clubs are vying for his signature for 2011.
The 23-year-old halfback will be one of four Raiders farewelled at the team's last home game of the season on Saturday night.
Retiring prop Scott Logan, Melbourne Storm-bound Troy Thompson and winger Brett Kelly will do a lap around Canberra Stadium after the Raiders clash with the North Queensland Cowboys.
However, Herbert won't get to wave goodbye to the Raiders fans, instead he'll be in Queensland playing with Souths Logan.
Despite being touted as the man capable of replacing Todd Carney at the end of 2008, Herbert has played just two NRL games this year.
He was axed from the top squad after playing the first game of 2010 and only earned a recall when Josh McCrone was injured.
The Canberra Times understands Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy was keen to recruit Herbert to replace Brett Finch as the Storm rebuilds next year.
But salary cap restrictions are likely to force the Canberra junior to chase a contract elsewhere.
He wasn't palmed off, he wanted to leave to get more first team opportunities. The fact that Bellamy wanted him at Melbourne also says something. Not sure whether we've signed him, but I won't be disappointed if we have.
