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3
May

Seibold explains decision to start Dearden

Brisbane Broncos coach Anthony Seibold talks about why he chose rookie Tom Dearden (Sam Ayoub‘s client) to make his NRL debut ahead of Sean O’Sullivan. Watch this video on NRL.com

3
May

Schoolboy Cup provides perfect pathway to NRL

The National Schoolboy Cup has continued its tradition of producing NRL players with 2018 Peter Sterling Medallist, Tom Dearden (Sam Ayoub‘s client), the latest young gun to make the leap to first grade. NRL.com Reporter Tanisha Stanton writes, Dearden will make his first-grade debut when the Broncos take on South Sydney on Thursday night. He follows in the footsteps of teammates

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3
May

Salford Red Devils’ Jackson Hastings says he’s ‘definitely not signed anywhere’ yet

Sam Ayoub‘s client Jackson Hastings says contract discussions for next season are underway but he has “definitely not signed anywhere” yet. In the article of Sky Sports’ Rugby League News, Hastings says, “I’ve got no update at this point in time. I obviously know that the club really want to keep me and that I’ve got a very big soft

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2
May

Raiders star Rapana out for three weeks

Sam Ayoub‘s client Canberra winger Jordan Rapana has been ruled out for up to three weeks of NRL action with a rib injury. Read the entire story here  

2
May

Bulked-up Dearden has Lockyer NRL backing

Darren Lockyer has given Tom Dearden (Sam Ayoub‘s client) the tick of approval as the precocious teen prepares for a torrid NRL debut in Brisbane’s grudge match with Wayne Bennett’s South Sydney on Thursday. In the article written by Murray Wenzel for ESPN.com, it says, He will be the youngest current player in the NRL and the club’s youngest starting

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2
May

Broncos set to debut highly-touted rookie

Sam Ayoub‘s client “(Last year) 18-year-old Tom Dearden was chased by six different clubs before ending up at the Broncos, and is set to make his debut during their Round 8 blockbuster with South Sydney.” Zero Tackle’s Kristian Amenta writes this interview about Dearden, “He used to watch Friday Night Football when he was about five or six,” Steve Dearden said. “Last

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2
May

Parramatta Eels skipper Clint Gutherson set to meet with Des Hasler amid exit rumours

Sam Ayoub‘s client Parramatta Eels captain Clint Gutherson could be set to depart the club following a meeting with Manly Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler. Nine reporter Chris De Silva writes, But after the Eels’ offers fell well short of the 24-year-old’s expectations, manager Sam Ayoub informed the club that Gutherson would be shopped around. Full story here

2
May

Schoolboy heroes a decade apart, Walker and Dearden meet on the big stage

A very interesting article written Phil Lutton for The Sydney Morning Herald features Sam Ayoub‘s client Brisbane Broncos half-back player Tom Dearden. Ten years had passed by the time Dearden inherited the red-and-white PBC No.7 jersey once worn by Walker. The result would be the same, with Dearden starring as PBC beat Patrician Brothers Blacktown to claim what is now known

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2
May

NRL Early Mail: ‘Wolverine’ Foran set for miracle recovery, Broncos’ bench shuffle

Sam Ayoub‘s client Kieran Foran is in line for a miraculous recovery to play Manly this weekend, drawing comparisons to superhero Wolverine. Fox Sports’ Pamela Whaley writes this story. Read more here

2
May

Tyler Randell set for return as Chris Chester names 19-man squad for Huddersfield Giants clash

Sam Ayoub‘s client Aussie hooker Tyler Randell is in line to make his first appearance for Wakefield Trinity since picking up a shoulder injury at the start of February. Read more of this story written by Ben McKenna for Wakefield Express