Stripped of his Cricket Australia contract on disciplinary grounds two months ago, controversial Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds is keeping busy himself with rugby these days.
Symonds, a supporter of Broncos from his childhood, has become a familiar face at training sessions of the Brisbane NRL side over the past fortnight.
Broncos coach Ivan Henjak said the presence of troubled ex-Test cricketer was not an unwanted distraction as his players walk the NRL tightrope to secure the club’s 18th straight finals berth but rather welcome.
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“It’s been nothing but positive from my end, I’m very happy to have him here,” Henjak said.
“He hasn’t been a disruption at all, having his presence around is good for everyone. He has a wealth of experience of playing top-level sport, he has a lot to offer,” Henjak was quoted as saying by Daily Telegraph
In 2002, Symonds secretly thought of switching to the Broncos before his cricket career ignited.
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However, Henjak denies a future NRL cameo is on the cards for Symonds. “He’s played cricket at highest level. That experience is invaluable, no matter what sport you play,” the coach said.