{"id":102426,"date":"2021-07-19T22:25:42","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T22:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=102426"},"modified":"2021-07-19T23:59:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T23:59:13","slug":"rival-clubs-circle-unhappy-former-test-prop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=102426","title":{"rendered":"Rival clubs circle unhappy former Test prop"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don't be surprised if Knights big bopper David Klemmer<\/a> looks for a change of clubs over the summer.<\/p>\n

Klemmer has two years to go at the Knights on around $800,000 a season but the former NSW Origin and Test prop isn't happy that he has been named on the bench in recent weeks.<\/p>\n

With the Saifiti twins signing long term deals last week and coach Adam O'Brien starting the pair to good effect against the Cowboys a few weeks back, Klemmer feels on the outer.<\/p>\n

The tough prop actually started against the Storm last weekend when Daniel Saifiti pulled out but had an unhappy night, making just four runs for 32 metres before a concussion forced him from the field.<\/p>\n

Several clubs would be interested in the aggressive middle man, not the least his former club Canterbury<\/a>, who are desperate for more grunt up front.<\/p>\n

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SHARKS, RAIDERS COULD GIVE BROOKS FRESH START<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If there's one player in the NRL that could benefit with a sea change in 2022, it's Luke Brooks.<\/p>\n

The talented halfback was touted as the next big thing when he burst into the top grade at the Tigers as a teenager in 2013.<\/p>\n

He was named Dally M Halfback of the Year in 2018 but his career has plateaued since then.<\/p>\n

With Jackson Hastings joining the Tigers next season and Adam Doueihi finding his feet at five-eighth, Brooks could be squeezed out of the top side.<\/p>\n

But at 26, he still has plenty to offer and I've heard that both Cronulla and Canberra have shown some interest in his services.<\/p>\n

Only yesterday, it was revealed that the Tigers are shopping Brooks around so it appears just a question of where he will land in 2022.<\/p>\n

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ENGLAND MAY BE TAYLOR'S ONLY OPTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rival NRL clubs are shying away from Ash Taylor and it now appears the Titans' million-dollar man may have to go to England to save his career.<\/p>\n

Taylor has been a bitter disappointment at the club over the last couple of seasons after signing for massive money from the Broncos three years ago.<\/p>\n

Despite the fact that several clubs are desperate for a class No.7, Taylor has shown little to attract any offers.<\/p>\n

He is off-contract at the Titans, who have extended Jamal Fogarty and promising youngster Toby Sexton in recent times.<\/p>\n

While Sexton is untested at the top level, he appears the man destined to wear the No.7 jumper on the Goldy next season – at a significantly cheaper price than Taylor, who has had issues on and off the field.<\/p>\n

Taylor has talent on his day, and at 26, still has time to rebuild his form and confidence in England for a couple of seasons before a possible return to the NRL.<\/p>\n

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BULLDOGS' INSIDE RUNNING FOR VAUGHAN SIGNING<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Bulldogs have an ace up their sleeve in the race to sign former Dragons bad boy Paul Vaughan.<\/p>\n

Several clubs are chasing Vaughan after he was sacked by the Dragons for THAT now infamous barbecue.<\/p>\n

But Canterbury has an edge in assistant coach David Furner.<\/p>\n

It was Furner who handed the 30-year-old forward his debut in the NRL at Canberra in 2013, with Vaughan going on to be named the Raiders' Rookie of the Year.<\/p>\n

The pair have maintained a close relationship and the Bulldogs are certain to use that as they attempt to lure Vaughan to Belmore.<\/p>\n

Having signed several top-notch backs for next season, the Bulldogs now need a couple of experienced forwards and Vaughan would fit the bill nicely.<\/p>\n

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