ORMER NRL STAR IN SEARCH OF SHOCK NRL COMEBACK
Former South Sydney and Parramatta star Chris Sandow has put his hand up for a shock return to the NRL.
The Daily Telegraph reported the 32-year-old would jump at the chance to return to the NRL for a bargain price of $150,000 a season.
Sandow has not been seen in the NRL since 2015, but he still believes he has what it takes to compete at the highest level.
“I’ve still got something to offer and I’ve still got something to prove to myself,” Sandow told The Daily Telegraph.
“I just want that opportunity. A chance, that’s all I want. No club would regret it, no chance.
“There are things you just don’t lose – skill and knowledge. I could offer those to a lot of young guys who are a bit lost.”
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Sandow played 159 NRL games for the Rabbitohs and the Eels since his debut in 2008, before a two-year stint at Warrington in the Super League that ended in 2016.
Since his professional rugby league days Sandow has lived in Moranbah and works in coal production.
Sandow believes modern rugby league has become too predictable and thinks he has the flair and skill to be able to bring new fans to the game.
“I want to play unstructured footy because it’s too structured now,” Sandow said.
“Once I do a full pre-season then it’s game over, I can let my footy do the talking.
“I found a lot of people don’t really watch the NRL these days because I’ve not played for many years.
“Once I’m happy – and you’ve seen me play — I play the best footy out there, I guess.”