Stefano Utoikamanu seems dead set on hitting the open market despite having a generous offer on the table from the Tigers.
James Hooper revealed that playing finals footy in a competitive team is at the forefront of Stefano’s thoughts.
I don’t think he will [stay] it hurts to say that because when you see him produce what he did over the course of the game yesterday. Clearly he is a player who can cut it at the top level of the NRL.” said Hooper
“I know he’s spoken to other people about the fact that he doesn’t want to end up being hit with headlines like what happened to Luke Brooks where he became the longest serving player and never to feature in a final series.”
“I think he’s going to have quality clubs like Melbourne, Canberra and possibly St George Illawarra looking at him and turning his head.”
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