Matt Ballin in training with the Sea Eagles. Source: Martin Lange / News Limited
IN the countdown to his eighth season in the NRL, Matt Ballin revealed his goal of being a one club man by playing his entire career with the Sea Eagles.
The Manly ironman who turned 30 on Sunday got stuck back into training at Narrabeen yesterday with the rest of the top squad following their Christmas break.
"All my first grade games have been here at Manly," Ballin said.
"It's a very strong club and has a very proud history.
"I want to make sure when I look back on my time here I am very proud of it and can say I have been a Manly Sea Eagles player for my whole career."
In the modern era long-serving one team players are becoming an endangered species.
"Obviously the salary cap affects certain players but a lot of players want to stay here for less money," Ballin said.
"It is a good indication that the club and it's community is very close."
The workaholic hooker is under contract to the Sea Eagles for two more seasons until the end of 2015.
He hopes that doesn't take bring down the curtain on his career and he can then secure another deal with the club.
"I'd really love to keep playing," Ballin said.
"A lot of things can happen in those two years- whether the club wants me and whether I'm offer the club anything on the field is another matter."
And Ballin is ready to continue his amazing defensive feats in 2014 that have become such a crucial element in the club's success.
"You'd rather have the ball in your hands and not do so much if it," he said.
"But when it comes down to it I am in the middle of the field there and most weeks I play 80 minutes.
"And I have always enjoyed tackling ever since I was a young bloke."
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