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Canterbury legend Steve Mortimer has thrown his hat into the Brett Morris debate by declaring he would love to see the international winger in a Bulldogs jumper.
Morris, 28, has a year to run on his contract with St George Illawarra but has been strongly linked to a move north which would see him join twin brother Josh in the blue and white.
Fairfax Media reported on Tuesday the Dragons had suggested Morris test his market value, and he has now requested a release from his contract at the club after being made an offer by the Bulldogs.
The offer is believed to be about $150,000 more for next season alone.
In a statement yesterday, St George Illawarra denied it had made the suggestion to Morris. But the release conceded the Australian and NSW representative had been approached by ‘‘another club’’.
‘‘The Dragons are aware that another club has offered Brett Morris more money than his contract sum at the Dragons for the 2015 season,’’ it read.
It is believed the final decision on whether or not to release Morris will weigh heavily on the opinion of new Dragons coach Paul McGregor.
Mortimer, who notched 272 appearances for the Bulldogs and regarded as one of the game’s best players, says his beloved club should do anything it can to lure Brett north from St George Illawarra.
He knows how lethal a combination Brett and Josh Morris can be playing side-by-side at centre and wing.
‘‘I’ve got to tell you Josh Morris is an absolute acquisition, a blessing and a great acquisition for the Bulldogs,’’ Mortimer said.
‘‘I know the rumours are around, I hope if Brett Morris is looking to play with his brother we would love him to come over.
‘‘I know that’s not going to impress the St George Illawarra fans.
‘‘They [Morris brothers] run like their father except they’re twice the size of Slippery (Steve Morris).’’
The Morris brothers played together at the Dragons until 2009, when Josh defected to Canterbury.
The brothers wrote themselves into rugby league folklore when they battled through serious injury to help NSW win the State of Origin opener this year.