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Dragons prop Sele cleared of heart issue; Sea Eagles eye raid on Rabbitohs
Dragons prop Hame Sele was taken to hospital with an issue unrelated to an irregular heart rate and continues to be monitored after sending a scare through the club on Saturday night.
Sele, who was whisked from Kogarah in an ambulance after lasting just 21 minutes of St George Illawarra’s derby defeat to the Bulldogs, was reported to be suffering from an irregular heart rhythm.
But Sele’s issue was not cardiac related and instead the club confirmed he was suffering from chest pains and shortness of breath.
He remains in hospital for observation.
“Sele was admitted [to hospital] following a flu illness in the past three weeks,” the Dragons said in a statement. “He did not experience an irregular heartbeat as was suggested.
“The club will continue to provide Sele with the best possible care and will provide a further update on his recovery in due course.”
Dragons forward Hame Sele stops the Bulldogs’ Josh Curran before leaving the field.Credit: Getty Images
Sele has played just 11 games for the Dragons this year in an injury-interrupted season having been Shane Flanagan’s first signing at the Red V, but was shaping as a cornerstone of the pack as St George Illawarra try to end their six-year finals drought.
Sele’s abrupt exit from Netstrata Jubilee Stadium was part of a dramatic night at Kogarah, which included Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton levelling a biting accusation at Dragons five-eighth Kyle Flanagan.
Sele posted a message on Instagram late on Saturday night which read: “I appreciate everyone reaching out to check on me. I’m feeling better. Still in hospital waiting for the doctor, but it’s only precautionary. Much love.”
Manly raid Rabbitohs for next target
Adam Pengilly
The Sea Eagles are closing in on another recruitment target with free agent Michael Chee Kam in advanced negotiations to join the club.
South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Michael Chee Kam.Credit: Getty Images
Anthony Seibold hasn’t hidden a desire to add to his back row stocks and the club is working on a one-year deal to bring Chee Kam across from the Rabbitohs.
The NRL journeyman is without a deal for next season having spent the last two years at South Sydney, but with incoming coach Wayne Bennett hamstrung by a tight salary cap, the Sea Eagles are preparing to swoop on Chee Kam.
Chee Kam, 32, is considered an ideal addition for Manly’s back row depth with Karl Lawton doing an admirable job in recent weeks alongside State of Origin representative Haumole Olakau’atu.
Chee Kam started for South Sydney in their loss to the Storm on Thursday night and has been one of their most durable players this year with 16 appearances.
South Sydney has signed Manly playmaker Jamie Humphreys on a two-year deal from next season.
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