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**Sacked Seymour set to be a Warrior**
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DUMPED Shark Brett Seymour is in secret negotiations to resurrect his career with the New Zealand Warriors - and NRL chief executive David Gallop won't stand in the way of a deal.
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Just four days after Gallop warned every club they could be fined for recruiting serial offenders, Seymour has vowed to clean up his act in an attempt for a final shot at the NRL.
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The talented five-eighth had his contract torn up at Cronulla just three weeks ago after becoming embroiled in yet another alcohol-related incident.However, the 24-year-old has since taken steps to resurrect his career, including attending regular counselling sessions.
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His engagement to long-term girlfriend Roseanne is also considered a turning point in Seymour's bid to pick up the pieces of his once promising career.
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Despite New Zealand officials taking a vow of silence over the potential signing, The Sunday Telegraph has learned Seymour has already met with coaching staff and toured club facilities.
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Another long-distance phone call last Thursday from Seymour to Warriors coaching director John Hart is believed to have ramped up negotiations.
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Warriors chief executive Wayne Scurrah told The Sunday Telegraph during the week: "I can't confirm anything.''
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Coach Ivan Cleary's phone went to message bank.
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However, when contacted yesterday Gallop confirmed he was fully aware of the developments. But Gallop said a 2010 contract would only be registered on the strictest of conditions. "I told them 2009 was out of the question but we would look at 2010,'' Gallop said.
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"I also reminded them this was a classic example of what was brought up at last week's CEOs' conference. That responsibility for who they bring into the game is something the clubs accept as being accountable for. I also spoke to the Warriors about how, in this instance, there would be the need for a number of conditions to be put in place. From what I understand both parties, club and player, are comfortable with that.''
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The Warriors believe Seymour would prove an ideal replacement for retiring veteran Stacey Jones.
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A popular figure at the Sharks, Seymour also has the backing of Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart. "Why deny it? In this case football would help Brett as a human being,'' Stuart said. "If it gets to the point where Brett finds another club the NRL should tick off on it, absolutely.''
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/sacked-seymour-set-to-be-a-warrior/story-e6frexnr-1225751708242
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**Sacked Seymour set to be a Warrior**
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DUMPED Shark Brett Seymour is in secret negotiations to resurrect his career with the New Zealand Warriors - and NRL chief executive David Gallop won't stand in the way of a deal.
>
Just four days after Gallop warned every club they could be fined for recruiting serial offenders, Seymour has vowed to clean up his act in an attempt for a final shot at the NRL.
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The talented five-eighth had his contract torn up at Cronulla just three weeks ago after becoming embroiled in yet another alcohol-related incident.However, the 24-year-old has since taken steps to resurrect his career, including attending regular counselling sessions.
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His engagement to long-term girlfriend Roseanne is also considered a turning point in Seymour's bid to pick up the pieces of his once promising career.
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Despite New Zealand officials taking a vow of silence over the potential signing, The Sunday Telegraph has learned Seymour has already met with coaching staff and toured club facilities.
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Another long-distance phone call last Thursday from Seymour to Warriors coaching director John Hart is believed to have ramped up negotiations.
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Warriors chief executive Wayne Scurrah told The Sunday Telegraph during the week: "I can't confirm anything.''
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Coach Ivan Cleary's phone went to message bank.
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However, when contacted yesterday Gallop confirmed he was fully aware of the developments. But Gallop said a 2010 contract would only be registered on the strictest of conditions. "I told them 2009 was out of the question but we would look at 2010,'' Gallop said.
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"I also reminded them this was a classic example of what was brought up at last week's CEOs' conference. That responsibility for who they bring into the game is something the clubs accept as being accountable for. I also spoke to the Warriors about how, in this instance, there would be the need for a number of conditions to be put in place. From what I understand both parties, club and player, are comfortable with that.''
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The Warriors believe Seymour would prove an ideal replacement for retiring veteran Stacey Jones.
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A popular figure at the Sharks, Seymour also has the backing of Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart. "Why deny it? In this case football would help Brett as a human being,'' Stuart said. "If it gets to the point where Brett finds another club the NRL should tick off on it, absolutely.''
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/sacked-seymour-set-to-be-a-warrior/story-e6frexnr-1225751708242
