MICHAEL Bani’s future in Goulburn is uncertain, but he gave indication as to whether or not he’ll remain at the Workers Arena next year.
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The 30-year-old told the Post after the Bulldogs’ grandfinal loss that his future was dependant on the result of the game.
“It was sort of going to depend on what happened today,” the former NRL player said.
“After this, it’s fair to say I might come back for another run.”
Bani capped off his year at the Bulldogs with a stellar performance on Sunday afternoon. He was arguably the best player afield, scoring the Dogs’ first try and he looked dangerous whenever he had the ball in hand.
“This year has been the best footy I’ve played in my career,” Bani said.
His year had begun with a phone call from good mate and former Mounties teammate Michael Picker.
It was from there that he accepted the offer to try his hand at country football.
He committed to commuting from his home in Sydney’s east for training and matches.
For games in Goulburn, his young family would come in tow and they were in attendance at Seiffert Oval on Sunday.
It was evident that he has become a Bulldogs’ cult hero. Numerous “Bani army” posters could be seen being waved around by Goulburn faithful at Sunday’s grand-final clash.