Bulldogs’ twins to consider England
JOSH and Brett Morris’s manager David Riolo has confirmed England is on the radar for the twins if Canterbury’s salary cap issues force them out of Belmore.
The Morris boys face uncertain futures because of back ended-deals that have left the Bulldogs with about $750,000 for recruitment and retention in 2019.
This is problematic for Josh and Brett, who are taking home a combined $1.3 million this season.
With the likes of Jeremy Marshall-King, Greg Eastwood, Clay Priest and Zac Woolford also off-contract, it leaves the Morris twins in a precarious position.
The brothers will either have to take less money or finish their illustrious careers at another club.
Riolo told News Corp the brothers would like to stay at Canterbury, but they understand and respect the Bulldogs’ cap predicament.
“Josh and Brett both want to keep playing,” Riolo said.
“If not at Canterbury, they would also consider England.
“You are a long time retired. They’ve had a few nibbles from there already and it is something they’d definitely consider especially if the cap situation made it really difficult to stay there.”
Meanwhile, Josh Morris is on the cusp of history in his milestone match against the Roosters tomorrow.
On top of playing in his 250th NRL game, Morris requires one try to join Hazem El Masri (159) and Terry Lamb (123) as the only players to score 100 tries for the Bulldogs.
It will be a special achievement for 31-year-old, who has also scored 23 representative tries for Country, NSW and Australia.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson yesterday defended under-fire Jake Friend.
The hooker has faced strong criticism from fans following the Tricolours’ inconsistent start to the season, but Robinson says he has the club’s full faith.