Manly star Reuben Garrick has opened up on his positional switch after turning down an offer to play fullback at the Knights to re-sign with the Sea Eagles long-term.
The Knights wanted Garrick to play fullback to allow Kalyn Ponga’s switch to five-eighth, but he ultimately chose to re-sign with Manly on a four-year extension through until 2027.
“Always my first option was here at Manly and the Knights liaised with my manager a bit there and gave me an option there in Newcastle,” Garrick told foxsports.com.au.