Valentine Holmes had no intention of ever returning to Sydney. And then everything changed.
“I started in Townsville, went to Cronulla, came back to Townsville and now I’m going back to Cronulla to play for the Dragons,” Holmes said. “It’s weird how life works, but I wouldn’t change it.”
“Obviously I thought I was in a position to try to stay,” Holmes told this masthead in his first interview since signing with St George Illawarra. However, the chance to again link up with Flanagan was too good to refuse. The pair have a strong bond from their time at the Sharks, solidified by the club’s maiden premiership in 2016.The relationship was briefly strained when Holmes left the Shire early to pursue his NFL dream two years later, but Flanagan’s actions last week proved there was no lingering resentment.
“They signed me to play centre to pair up with Moses Suli. That’s where I’m going to play, but it’s about what’s best for the team and where I fit in. I’m just grateful to play somewhere in a team that wants me in the future, which is nice. I’m excited, can’t wait.”
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