Snowden says NRL contract still not done
Kade Snowden says he's no closer to making a decision on his NRL future, but the Cronulla prop turned in a massive performance against prospective buyers Newcastle on Sunday.
Speculation for months now has been that Ausgrid Stadium will be his home next year, and Snowden gave the Newcastle faithful a whopping 70 minutes worth of quality to salivate over, as the bidding process continues.
Newcastle junior Snowden was set to re-sign with the Sharks in February, before new Knights owner Nathan Tinkler weighed in.
Speaking after the Sharks' 24-20 loss to Newcastle, Snowden admitted the chance to play under supercoach Wayne Bennett is attractive but there's no time frame on his decision.
"He's the world's best coach, everyone wants to play under him ... but that's (only) if I come here," he said.
"I'm just leaving it in the hands of (my manager) ... just waiting to see.
"I'm just going to roll with it and just make the decision when it happens."
Regardless of which club secures the 24 year-old's services for next year, Snowden is firming by the day for State of Origin selection.
Against the Knights he churned through 122 metres, made 23 tackles, a tackle break, line break and offload. Seventy minutes of game time for a prop is nearly unheard of as well.
Snowden said he'd love to add to his NSW debut last year, but he's trying to concentrate on club football.
"Of course (I'd love to). But I just want to play for the Sharks now and worry about that when it comes," he said.
"At that (pre-season Origin camp) was the last time we (NSW coach Ricky Stuart) talked, and I'm pretty sure when it gets closer he'll start talking to everyone."
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