Dragons gun Ben Hunt has revealed he has needed to “accept” he can be taking part in for the Red V in 2024 however nonetheless needs to maneuver his household again to Queensland.
The 33-year-old made a shock choice previous to this 12 months’s Origin collection, saying he was searching for a direct exit from the Dragons.
However, incoming coach Shane Flanagan has reportedly dug his heels in and Hunt instructed The Daily Telegraph he has come to phrases together with his destiny subsequent season.
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“I’ve got my head around it for sure. I wouldn’t say I’m being held hostage. That’s a bit harsh. I have had to accept it in a way. I am going to be there,” he stated to News Corp.
I can perceive (frustration) from a fan viewpoint. I can guarantee the followers that I’ll all the time put my greatest foot ahead. I’ll come again to pre-season in good condition and I’ll prepare onerous.”
Hunt signed a two-year extension in October 2022, while Anthony Griffin was nonetheless on the helm.
The former Broncos and Panthers coach was later sacked halfway by the 2023 season and Hunt defined he partially regrets re-signing.
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“Yes in a way I do but also there is a part of me that doesn’t. As a rugby league player you like the security,” Hunt stated.
“You have to only look recently with guys like Ryan Papenhuyzen. The game can spit you out really quick. There is a part of me that doesn’t but there is a part that does.”
Hunt is desperately hoping Flanagan will remodel the Red V membership, having battled for the picket spoon this season.
He additionally stated he might attainable change his thoughts and keep on the Dragons in 2025 if some key areas enhance.
“There’s a lot of things that I think need to happen to make that change. I don’t want to go into but there is a lot that needs to happen,” Hunt stated.
“In my head there is a place we need to get to and it’s a long way away from where we are now.
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“Flanno is the right guy to do it for sure. He has proven it in the past. It doesn’t matter what it is, he will get the job done.”
Elsewhere, query marks have been raised over his means to be the membership’s captain while making it clear he doesn’t wish to play for the Dragons.
Hunt instructed the SMH he’s nonetheless the perfect man for the job but additionally revealed he gave the membership the chance to strip him of captaincy duties.
“I still believe I’m the best guy to lead the club while I’m there. I can do the job, I feel like I’ve got the respect of the players, and I can lead them the right way,” he stated.
“If the club get to the point where that’s not what they want, I’ll accept that, and move on. At this stage, I’m happy to keep doing it.”
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