{"id":389017,"date":"2024-04-29T09:49:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T09:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=389017"},"modified":"2024-04-29T10:03:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T10:03:25","slug":"disappointed-star-seeking-exit-after-souths-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=389017","title":{"rendered":"'Disappointed' star seeking exit after Souths decision"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rabbitohs<\/a> halfback Lachlan Ilias<\/a> has been granted permission to negotiate with rival NRL clubs, his manager Braith Anasta has confirmed. <\/p>\n

The 23-year-old, who was dropped by coach Jason Demetriou<\/a> earlier this year, will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a broken \ufeffleg in NSW Cup.<\/p>\n

The playmaker has endured a rollercoaster start to his career at Redfern, but has shown glimpses of becoming an astute No.7 as his time in the top grade progresses.<\/p>\n

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With the club on the verge of securing English superstar Lewis Dodd for 2025 and beyond<\/a>, Ilias has been left blindsided and will now be on the hunt for a new home.<\/p>\n

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Anasta – who manages the Souths young gun, as well as Cameron Munster – revealed on Monday night that Ilias was free to leave at the end of the year, but was "hurt" by the decision from his current club to sign another playmaker.<\/p>\n

\ufeff"I spoke to [chief executive] Blake Solly over the weekend … he is free to negotiate with clubs as we speak," Anasta said on Fox League's NRL 360.<\/p>\n

"Of course he's hurt. He is such an amazing kid \u2026 there was all this fanfare and drama around him being dropped, but he took it like a champion. He went about his business – unfortunately he broke his leg. He is disappointed because he loves the joint.<\/p>\n

"He's given his heart and soul to the place and he didn't see it coming."<\/p>\n

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At this stage, no suitors have emerged to acquire Ilias' services, but there are a number of clubs who could use a halfback with his potential.<\/p>\n

Anasta was reportedly spotted meeting with Phil Gould<\/a> over the weekend, sparking talks of a potential move to the Bulldogs, but the former Origin star shut down suggestions his client had already signed a new deal.<\/p>\n

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\ufeff"It's low-level interest, because I haven't been able to negotiate or talk," he said.<\/p>\n

"I've got no idea \u2026 there's a lot of teams who could do with a half at the moment.<\/p>\n

"I see it as a relief [for Ilias], because he hasn't developed the way he should have there. I think a fresh start for him at a new club, especially the way Souths are at the moment, will do him the world of good.<\/p>\n

"I think a change will be great for him."<\/p>\n

Ilias is contracted at South Sydney until the end of next season, but it appears as though the club would not stand in his way should he request an early release. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Anasta also questioned the signing of Dodd and believes\ufeff the club need to make a decision the future of Demetriou before signing a high-profile star.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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