Howell to return to the NRL? : Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:02 am  

http://news.leaguehq.com.au/breaking-ne ... -c076.html

http://news.leaguehq.com.au/breaking-ne ... -c076.html

Re: Howell to return to the NRL? : Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:03 am  

Alex BP' wrote:

http://news.leaguehq.com.au/breaking-news-sport/howell-still-hoping-for-nrl-return-20090608-c076.html

Sums up every Aussie playing the game here mate.

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:12 am  

If he developed enough to be considered a starting centre for Oz I'd be absolutely delighted for him and it would show other promising youngsters they can come to us and progress their careers further than had they stayed back home - encouraging more stars of the future to sign for us.

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:32 am  

Has to be said that in a dismal game he looked head and shoulders above everyone else on Saturday. In attack he and Matt Gafa looked the most likely, and the chase down of Jordan James to deny a try when the game was well and truly won was a testament to his attitude.

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:49 am  

When we first signed him he said that his ambition was to return to the NRL when the opportunity arose. The opportunity is still as far away now as it was then.

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:05 am  

nkpom wrote:

Has to be said that in a dismal game he looked head and shoulders above everyone else on Saturday. In attack he and Matt Gafa looked the most likely, and the chase down of Jordan James to deny a try when the game was well and truly won was a testament to his attitude.

Thought he had a really good game on Saturday in what was hardly a classic - nothing surprising in him wanting to return to Oz really but it would be a shame to see him go given his current form. Would be a help to our quota situation?

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:09 am  

I think everything he said was very reasonable. He's been a good player for us but I think he knows his chances of pushing out the present Centres let alone the ones on the up and up in OZ are pretty remote. He knows his efforts here are appreciated and he has a firm hold on his team position. I can't see him walking away now. IMO he will stay with Quins as long as he can as long as the £ are right.

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:28 am  

Spoke to Hughesy on Sat who said that the Aussie teams had come calling for him this time- which in his words is unusual once they have gone.

Naturally keeping someone in demand raises the price.

Good tough player who is having an exceptional season

Re: Howell to return to the NRL? : Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:33 am  

Alex BP' wrote:

http://news.leaguehq.com.au/breaking-news-sport/howell-still-hoping-for-nrl-return-20090608-c076.html

Bit like your Trent then

: Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:58 am  

It would be sad to see Dave leave, one of our best players this season, and last season imo.
Can't blame the guy for wanting to play internationally which he will probably only be able to do if he goes back to the NRL.