Host sure had a laugh afterwards when he revealed a few days later: “You missed the real fight in the sheds afterwards, there was round two. We can all agree I’m now undefeated in my fight career. It’s the most attention I’ve ever had. Even my dad rang me after seeing something on Instagram and said, ‘Mate, what have you done now?’”
The Dragons are desperate for a big season after missing the finals for the past three years, while coach Anthony Griffin is hopeful of a fast start to the year as his future continues to be debated.
Jack Bird has set some lofty personal goals for 2023.
Jack Bird spoke to the Herald before the Lomax-Amone squabble became public knowledge, and said plenty of the younger boys were not afraid to challenge the older brigade.
“We’re all pretty fit and strong, the younger fellas are pushing the older fellas, and as long as we’re improving as a team, it will help us go a long way next season,” Bird said.
Meanwhile, Bird said after enjoying two straight years without any major injuries, his personal goals had shifted from staying healthy to hopefully returning to the NSW Origin side after a five-year exile.
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Bird has finally settled on a permanent position at lock forward. He knows the one spot the Blues have an abundance of depth is the No.13 jersey, pitting him against Isaah Yeo, Cameron Murray, Jake Trbojevic and even Dale Finucane.
“The last two years I’ve focused on getting through the season without injury, that’s happened, now I want to play Origin again,” Bird said.
“There are a lot of good players there, and it will be hard to do, but I’m heading into next season full of confidence, and I feel like I can play there again if I play my best football.
“I know there’s Cam Murray there, Isaah Yeo, but I’ve also played different positions, and I’d be happy to play as a utility [at that level].
“I’m not expecting to get a call-up, but as long as I can get a look-in or even a mention, that’s a massive confidence boost for myself.”
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