Hunt the intention to stay at home



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Karmichael Hunt is determined to return to Super Rugby with the Reds, after refusing offers to practice elsewhere during a seven-month stay on the sideline.

Hunt was in a good mood after returning to rugby with Souths in their 24-all face Bond University on Saturday, opening on the desire to stay at Ballymore despite not appearing in coach Brad Thorn's plans this season .

" I signed at the end of last year with other occasions to go overseas, the carrot for me was always Brissy, the Reds and allowed us to play footy finals – which has not been the case for several years now, "said Hunt. " When all happened, I told them that I just wanted to repay the faith and excuse me.

" It's not been that easy that I would like it – which is understandable – but I hope that is the beginning of the progress for me. "

Hunt has left no matter what potential movement in the hands of his management but his intention is to force his way back into Thorn's plans, after taking over". training at Ballymore – though far from the main team.   Hunt has no intention of leaving Brisbane Photo: Getty Images "T The manager is in dialogue and I guess it's his job, to watch over my best interests, "he said.

" [19659005] But I've been voicing since the beginning of the year. " year that Brissy is at home and I want to go back with my boys Reds.

" I'm back around them for a couple of weeks now – I obviously have not trained with them but just be in and around locker rooms and reconnect with them – it was missed. "

The 31-year-old also told RUGBY.com that it might not be" logical "to choose Hunt and Quade Cooper at his side for the upcoming NRC season

"Really passionate," Hunt said. he was anxious to play at the NRC

" I tried to contact Mick on Thursday and we played on the phone, but I let him know that I was holding absolutely for him. "

Hunt had no problem getting in touch with Wallabies coach Michael Cheika, who has been in constant contact throughout the day. 39; year.

"[19659010] Sheik was really great," said Hunt.

" I have been in constant dialogue with Sheik – he has watched me quite regularly throughout the year."   Hunt and Quade Cooper have been sidelined by coach Brad Thorn. Photo: Getty Images "src =" http://www.rugby.com.au/-/media/hi_1000x667_grey_larger_border/180708-hunt4.jpg?h=667&w=1000&la=en&hash=F7EF2AD3E844D9CE7E2A37CABE0FCDB27641EBE1 "style =" font-weight: plus lightweight ; height: 667px; width: 1000px; "Longdesc =" Hunt and Quade Cooper have been sidelined by coach Brad Thorn. Photo: Getty Images "/> <span style= Away from the conversation surrounding his game future, Hunt asked for regular counseling from a psychologist to help deal with some personal demons.

] " I & # 39; I've been pretty regular with not only the sanction of Rugby Australia where they make you go see a psychologist – I also have my own guy I saw since the beginning of the year, "he said. he says. [19659002] "I do not pretend to know everything, but one thing I know is what can come up in life with stress and all that – you have to learn how to handle that – and that's a constant

This process helped Hunt to accept the fact that many rugby fans do not want to see him return, having already lost his second chance.

" I said that from the first time I had problems – everyone is entitled to his opinion," he said. 459005]

" I am not going to be weighed down.

" I respect him but for me, I just want to go out there and do what I know that i can do and it is to improve and play footy – t hat who i am.

" All I know how to do, is play footy, help my teammates become better and safer, I have not been the best behavior of my life – you can ask mom and dad – but they know the quality and character of their boy and that's someone who gives everything to his team. "[19659039] [ad_2]
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