With the NRL season over for another year, Danny Levi is already preparing for next year, only he hasnโt got himself a contract yet.
The 24 year-old played 20 games for Manly this season, only to be told by the Sea-Eagles that his services would not be required in 2021.
Sea Eagles hooker Danny Levi is on lookout for a new club for 2021 after being told he won't be re-signed by Manly
— Wacko's Whispers (@WackosWhispers) September 18, 2020
Levi told Fox Sportsย that he still has a lot to offer at rugby leagueโs top level.
โI believe Iโm an NRL quality hooker. I just want to play, I donโt care where,โ he said.
โI love playing footy and want to keep supporting my family doing that. Iโve got a lot of family up in Queensland so ideally youโd like to be around them, but Iโd be happy to play anywhere.
โIโve had a few old team mates say come here, but thatโs up to the coaches and the recruitment officers.โ
Levi came across to the Sea Eagles from Newcastle, where he played 83 games for the Knights across five seasons but leaves Manly with no regrets.
Surely your best purchase is Danny Levi. Most improved: Lachlan Croker. MVP: Brad Parker
— Danny Ando (@AndoDanny) September 21, 2020
โI loved my time there, Des (Hasler) is an unreal coach and he helped me out heaps and he said he was happy with what I was doing there,โ he said.
โIt hurt us a lot, the injuries and guys coming in. It was kind of complicated and it wasnโt the best of years, but I really enjoyed my time there and they were really supportive of me.โ
The though of not being on a list in 2021 still lingers in the thoughts of Levi, who has represented both New Zealand and Samoa at international level.
โIt still sits in the back of your mind that youโre unemployed. I think Iโll enjoy a couple of weeks rest before I really start stressing.โ He said.
