From Mondays Lurker on Twitter.
Hodko in demand
The fight for Trent Hodkinson’s future has become a battle of two, with the Knights and Titans duelling to sign the Blues halfback star.
The Knights hold the upper had at the moment, with a three years offer compared to the Titans’ two year deal.
But Gold Coast, desperate for a quality half-back in the wake of the Daly Cherry-Evans backflip affair, are about to up the ante.
They are set to increase their offer from two to three years - and also throw more money at Hodkinson than the Knights.
That would make them the new favourites to sign the goal kicking halfback, who now seems unlikely to get an offer from his own club, the Bulldogs, worth considering.
Hodkinson’s manager has also sounded out several English clubs and there has been some interest from the UK.
But the halfback’s preference is to remain in the NRL and he’s likely to decide between the Titans and Knights after next week’s third and final State of Origin clash.
Bird not flying the coop
There have been developments in the Greg Bird saga, with the Titans tough guy now set to remain at the club.
At the start of the year, Titans officials were considering offloading Bird as part of a cleanout for 2016.
And there was plenty of interest too - with both the Knights and Sea Eagles keen on the suspended Blues State of Origin enforcer.
But with skipper Nate Myles leaving the Titans for Manly and Dave Taylor likely to be cut loose, the Titans now see Bird as part of their future plans.
They want him to stay and have told him not to even consider going anywhere.
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Heard it on either the 5th and last podcast or on full credit to the boys podcast.
Geese are the ultimate team players.
They honk to encourage one another!
Heard what mate?
Nathan friend my all time favorite titan
Pretty sure he is referring to his comments about Ben Teo possibly joining us next year.
#iwillneverwalkaway
I'm hearing Mark Ioane has signed with a Sydney club. Sounds like it's being pushed through before the June 30 deadline.
Thanks guys.
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