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Andrew McCullough admits it was all about the money:
“I guess it was a bit of a drawn-out process because it all came down to my decision if I wanted to go or not. I wasn’t getting pushed out or told to leave. Kevvie (Walters) wanted me to stay, so that is what made it so difficult with my head and my heart and what I wanted to do. But I had to put all that aside and think about a bit of security for myself and my partner."
“I had to block everything externally out and just worry about what I had to do for my family. It (joining the Dragons) wasn’t based on anyone else’s decision or circumstances."
“It is a sad one for Cameron and he has done a tremendous job here. You can see how well respected he is. But my decision didn’t have anything to do with that (McInnes) situation.”
“Making that decision makes it a little but easier there. My head and my heart were fighting about leaving my comfort zone, but that comfort zone was made a little bit easier with Hook, Norman, Jack Bird, and a few other guys that I’ve dealt with over the years. Familiar faces when you are going somewhere new helps, so certainly – no regrets. If I hadn’t made the move to Newcastle (on loan) it would have been a bit more daunting. The understanding (with Ben) won’t take long. We know each other’s wants and needs at certain parts of the time and we can have a chat on the run how certain things are going. Having that familiarity will help with Benny, Norman and Hook, who is a straight shooter in terms of my role in the team.”
Ben Hunt said:
“We’ve played well in the past and it was a good combination so hopefully we can get back to that. I think it will evolve over time and take a few matches to get going again, but it is great to have Macca back. We played a few years together at the Broncos and he brings an experienced head to the club. He has played a lot of games and he knows what it takes to win football games and train professionally.”
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“I guess it was a bit of a drawn-out process because it all came down to my decision if I wanted to go or not. I wasn’t getting pushed out or told to leave. Kevvie (Walters) wanted me to stay, so that is what made it so difficult with my head and my heart and what I wanted to do. But I had to put all that aside and think about a bit of security for myself and my partner."
“I had to block everything externally out and just worry about what I had to do for my family. It (joining the Dragons) wasn’t based on anyone else’s decision or circumstances."
“It is a sad one for Cameron and he has done a tremendous job here. You can see how well respected he is. But my decision didn’t have anything to do with that (McInnes) situation.”
“Making that decision makes it a little but easier there. My head and my heart were fighting about leaving my comfort zone, but that comfort zone was made a little bit easier with Hook, Norman, Jack Bird, and a few other guys that I’ve dealt with over the years. Familiar faces when you are going somewhere new helps, so certainly – no regrets. If I hadn’t made the move to Newcastle (on loan) it would have been a bit more daunting. The understanding (with Ben) won’t take long. We know each other’s wants and needs at certain parts of the time and we can have a chat on the run how certain things are going. Having that familiarity will help with Benny, Norman and Hook, who is a straight shooter in terms of my role in the team.”
Ben Hunt said:
“We’ve played well in the past and it was a good combination so hopefully we can get back to that. I think it will evolve over time and take a few matches to get going again, but it is great to have Macca back. We played a few years together at the Broncos and he brings an experienced head to the club. He has played a lot of games and he knows what it takes to win football games and train professionally.”
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