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Here we bloody go again
What's with this fixation on big dollar Leaguies by the "Home" of Australian Rugby
Must give Lachlan Turner heaps of confidence in his mentors reding such headlines...
Waratahs to sound out King
By jon Geddes
June 18, 2007
THE NSW Waratahs are set to join the race to sign NSW State of Origin winger Matt King for next season.
King reportedly came up on the Waratahs radar when officials met Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy during an Australian Sports Commission leadership workshop last week.
Bellamy told them King was looking at going overseas because he didn't want to play for another NRL club against the Storm.
"He also spoke about his work ethic and the kind of guy he is," Waratahs high performance general manager Tony D'arcy said. "He is a player of interest to us."
Officials believe that the powerful three-quarter has the attributes to make a successful switch to rugby as a winger or centre. But D'Arcy said there has been no formal communication at this stage.
King has been the target of big offers from English Super League clubs, with Wigan and Bradford believed to be the frontrunners to sign the 26-year-old. One deal is reportedly worth $2.2 million over four years.