Kangaroos and Blues star
Jack Wighton’s shock decision to quit representative football
has been explained as a move to make him more valuable to the Dolphins.
The Raiders five-eighth stunned his club last month by announcing he was turning down his player option for next year and heading to the open market.
Canberra responded with a four-year deal worth $4.4 million but that’s still sitting on the table with a host of clubs interested in his services.
Wighton’s shock rep footy call explained as part of plan to join Dolphins on big money
‘He was peeved’: Mystery behind Jack Wighton’s State of Origin snub solved
Raiders star Jack Wighton was reportedly “peeved” after being snubbed by NSW coach Brad Fittler for the 2023 State of Origin series decider.
It was confirmed on Monday Wighton has retired from all forms of representative football at a time when his future remains uncertain heading into the 2024 season without a contract.
The 30-year-old has played 10 games for the Blues across the halves, centres, and off the bench, making him an invaluable member of the NSW side.
The shock news has left...
Queensland's Middle Forward Depth Impresses Coach Slater
Slater impressed with Maroons' middle forward depth
Coach Billy Slater is thrilled with the depth in Queensland's middle forward positions, with a quartet of rising guns catching his eye ahead of the State of Origin series.
Parramatta lock J'maine Hopgood and Canberra No.13 Corey Horsburgh are yet to play Origin but have impressed.
Tom Gilbert, one of the Dolphins' best at lock this season, shone in Game Three of last year's series in his Origin debut.
