Warriors staying mum on de Belin Online
If the Warriors are chasing the signature of Jack de Belin, subject to him being acquitted of rape charges, they are remaining tightlipped about it.
The club’s chief executive Cameron George said he had no comment and nothing to add on reports the Warriors would table an offer to the St George-Illawarra forward, from the beginning of the 2021 season if he is acquitted.
De Belin’s rape trial is scheduled for a motion hearing in Wollongong Local Court beginning on Monday which could determine when his case will be heard.
An outcome isn’t expected to be reached in time for the New South Wales representative to be selected for the Dragons’ clash against the Roosters in round seven, although his exile could end in the coming weeks if Monday’s result is favourable, the Sydney Morning Herald reported yesterday.
It also reported the Warriors
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aren’t prepared to wait for the matter to be finalised in court, saying they have been in talks with de Belin’s management about the terms of a contract which could take effect from next season if he is acquitted.
The offer, which would be voided if a guilty verdict is delivered, is an indication of how keen they are to lure the 29-year-old across the Tasman.
But Stuff understands yesterday’s reports of the club talking about contract terms to de Belin’s management have come as a surprise at Warriors headquarters.
The Tigers are another club keeping an eye on the situation after earmarking de Belin as a potential target. The Sydney Morning Herald also reported the Warriors are also interested in young Dragons prop Josh Kerr.