The Daily Telegraph understands the former Melbourne and St George Illawarra champion is now on the open market for a ridiculously low $300,000 a season. The 32-year-old is hoping to be closer to his family, who reside in Australia, following a chaotic past 12 months given the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking on NRL360, journalist Paul Crawley questioned whether St George Illawarra would be making the wrong decision by looking to Widdop. St George Illawarra could welcome back former star five-eighth less than a year after letting him go to Warrington in the English Super League. “It might be in five or six years or it might be three years. Widdop had only just returned to the squad after dislocating the same shoulder a month prior against Parramatta. The Australian's Brent Read cited Widdop's quality as reason enough for St George Illawarra to re-sign him. Widdop 'offered to NRL' Gareth Widdop has been linked to the NRL once more, accoridng to Sport Confidential, as per Zero Tackle. Price on Widdop. Widdop was subsequently ruled out of the following weeks elimination final against South Sydney. As part of the early exit, St George Illawarra received first rights on Widdop’s services should the 31-year-old opt to return to Australia. Now he’s eyeing an NRL return; but where could he land heading into 2021, and who actually needs the halfback? St George Illawarra could welcome back former star five-eighth less than a year after letting him go to Warrington in the English Super League. Though now, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph, the Red V are looking at the possibility of bringing him back to the club in a swap deal with the out-of-favour Corey Norman. “If I was to go back to Australia, who knows,” said Widdop. International. big dominoes fall in nrl shuffle Star playmaker Gareth Widdop is reportedly set to sign with the Cowboys in a move that would allow Jake Clifford to make an immediate move to the Knights. Gareth Widdop is set to make a permanent move back to the NRL Former Storm and Dragons playmaker Gareth Widdop’s contract with Warrington is about to end Picture: Getty Images. Crawley said. "He walked out on them, he left them in the lurch and now you take him back?". Not simply skill (which he has plenty), but effort. Former Dragons skipper Gareth Widdop is on track for a stunning return to the club. The Dragons have re-signed local product Junior Amone to a three-year deal that will result in him being guaranteed a top-30 spot no later than 2022. He is 5x the player of any halves the Broncos have. "Widdop is a good player, we know that, he's a leader and provided he's over those shoulder problems, I quite like the swap. Gareth Widdop is set to make a permanent move back to the NRL Former Storm and Dragons playmaker Gareth Widdop’s contract with Warrington is about to end Picture: Getty Images Brent Read Widdop was released from the final two years of his Dragons contract worth about $1.8 million at the end of last year. WIDDOP’S CHANCE AT NRL COMEBACK DASHED Gareth Widdop’s hopes of returning to the NRL this season appear to be over after the playmaker returned to the UK. Gareth Widdop has been linked with an NRL return to the Cowboys as the Rabbitohs board meet to make a final decision on boom youngster Joseph Suaalii. Something the Broncos lack big time. Matthew Shaw 03/01/2021. Former Dragons and Storm playmaker Gareth Widdop has reportedly been offered to the Broncos to aid their ongoing halves issues, according to Sport Confidential. Norman was signed as a replacement when Widdop decided to return to England to finish his career. Gareth Widdop and Will Chambers could both be moving back to the NRL next season.. And The Australian’s Brent Read reports that the pair have both been “shopped” to Cronulla in their bids to play rugby league down under again.. Widdop is likely to partner Ben Hunt, rested in … The Warrington veteran has long been linked to a return down under and has previously flagged he would be prepared to take a sizeable pay cut to land a move to the NRL. Very large text size St George Illawarra have axed Corey Norman just as news emerged that his predecessor, Gareth Widdop, is seeking a surprise return to the NRL. The Warrington Wolves half-back has been consistently linked with a move back to Australia over the last year or so and the report claims he has been offered to struggling Brisbane Broncos. The news comes just hours after Dragons coach Paul McGregor dropped Norman for the team's round 13 clash with the Roosters. Gareth Widdop is going nowhere, says Warrington Wolves boss Steve Price. 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