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Message: [QUOTE="McHunt, post: 3500714, member: 9853"] Doesn't appear to be a genuine story. There's been no offer, and of course they would be looking at the NRL's top players, and comparing what the codes have to offer. Nothing to see here. [I]Rugby Australia chairman [B]Hamish McLennan:[/B][/I] [INDENT]“Payne could definitely be wearing Wallaby gold. We really like Payne. He has a strong rugby pedigree and it’s probably time for him to spread his wings and do something really special. The Broncos are great — but playing for the Wallabies against the British Lions would be even better. By playing rugby, Payne can see the world.”[/INDENT] [I][B]Corey Parker:[/B][/I] [INDENT]“He is a special talent and he would be an asset for the Wallabies. Payne is not your normal rugby league athlete. He is such a gifted forward and for his size and speed, he is remarkably fit and I have no doubt he would be successful in rugby. I don’t know what position he plays because I don’t know the game well enough, but he would certainly have the talent to make it in rugby. Apparently he has a rugby union background and I’m sure Payne will be putting a lot of thought into his future."[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT]“The only person who can answer if he wants to go across to rugby is Payne, but I would think if he started out in rugby, he has an appetite for it and maybe he does consider that opportunity. I don’t know what sort of money he would attract in rugby, but would he get more than he could get in the NRL? Maybe."[/INDENT] [INDENT=2][/INDENT] [INDENT]“If he is a $1 million forward in league, Suaalii went to rugby for $1.6 million, so it’s pretty good coin. If he has that rugby experience as a junior, there would be that temptation to go across.”[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [I][B]Payne [/B]last year:[/I] [INDENT]“It means a lot to win the Paul Morgan Medal, but I would rather win premierships for the Broncos. The individual accolades are nice but I would rather win comps and play finals footy. I have missed out the last two years and it sucks sitting there watching other teams play in the big sudden-death games and lifting the NRL trophy. I would love to bring that to the Broncos. This is a special club and I know we have the young guys coming through here, like Patty Carrigan, Kotoni (Katoni) and Selwyn, to get to the top. I want to help us build that legacy and make the Broncos successful again.”[/INDENT] [/QUOTE]

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