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Arrow says Sydney move would benefit partner

“I’ve definitely spoken to Taylah about it and she’s open to it and knows there are better opportunities for her down in Sydney.”

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Titans forward Jai Arrow has revealed that the pull of career opportunities for his partner in Sydney could entice him to join a club from the Harbour City.

Arrow's girlfriend is Taylah Cannon, a Miss World Australia contestant working for Vivien's Models, with the agency reportedly encouraging her to make the move south.

"Sydney is an amazing modelling market and it’s where international models will base themselves in Australia ... Sydney would be great for Taylah,'' Vivien's Queensland manager Georgia Barclay told The Sydney Morning Herald.

Arrow can begin negotiating with rival clubs from the end of the month, and has admitted that Cannon's career will play a big part in his decision.

"I've definitely spoken to Taylah about it and she's open to it and knows there are better opportunities for her down in Sydney,'' Arrow said.

"I have to take that into consideration. We're partners and we consider ourselves a team. We'll do what's best for us. I'll sit down with her and talk about it.

"She's a stunning girl, there would be a lot of modelling jobs for her. She was actually in India doing charity work and taking orphan kids out to breakfast. She's also an animal lover and had two stray dogs that kept jumping the fence and barking at the door because she kept feeding them. I'm proud of what she was doing over there.''

The Titans have reportedly tabled Arrow a four-year deal worth approximately $3 million, while giving him permission to talk to other clubs early so the situation does not become a distraction next season.

While admitting that his preference remains to re-sign, the 24-year old said he will do what's best for him and his partner.

"There's been no pressure to sign, and [Titans head of performance] Mal [Meninga] hasn't put any pressure on me,'' Arrow said.

"He wants me to do the right thing. I've come out and said my preference is to stay here. I also understand I have to do what's best for myself and my partner. I honestly think with the squad we have on paper is a strong team, but it just hasn't been working for us.

"I've spoken to Justin and he said he'll have coffee with me when he gets over here and wants to know what I like about the club and what things he think I can change. I'm sure he'll ask a few of the other players as well what he thinks.''

 

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