Ferguson wins over fans in Group 6 debut

Blake Ferguson is a polarising figure who has found plenty of strife over the years, including his recent month-long stint in a Japanese prison for being caught in possession of cocaine. But as with most controversial figures, there are two sides to Ferguson. The former Test and Origin winger made his return to football in Group 6 last weekend, playing for Thirlmere Roosters in a 30-16 loss to Picton Magpies. Some weren't happy the club had taken on a player with such a bad boy reputation - but Ferguson won over the fans, staying on the field long after fulltime to sign autographs and pose for photos. A likeable rogue, hopefully he will be able to give back something to the game that has given him so much over the years in bush footy as he attempts to win himself a contract in the NRL.

Ferguson set to make shock comeback

Controversial former Test winger Blake Ferguson is set to make a shock return to rugby league this weekend with bush league club Thirlmere.Ferguson only returned to Australia days ago after a stint in Japanese rugby union went horribly wrong.The former Sharks, Raiders, Roosters and Eels star spent 29 days in jail after allegedly being caught with cocaine in his possession at a Tokyo restaurant.The 32-year-old is hoping to make a return to the NRL but clubs have shown no interest to date.Ferguson is hoping good performances for Thirlmere will earn him another chance in the NRL.He has been named at fullback against Picton on Sunday.

Ferguson confirms desire for big career move

Parramatta Eels winger Blake Ferguson has given the strongest indication yet that his time in the NRL may be coming to an end, revealing a desire to make a switch to rugby union before calling time on his professional sports career.Ferguson, who had one of his best games of the year in Parramatta's win over Newcastle, revealed his desire to make the switch and try his hand at the 15-man game."I'm at that point in my career where I'm looking for opportunities," the 31-year-old said on Triple M's Rush Hour."I haven't made a decision as of yet."Ferguson, who has more than 100 first grade tries and is closing in on 300 games, said that he had ticked off most of his goals in the sport."Rugby is something that I do want to try, I played it as a schoolkid and hopefully one day I can play rugby, but we'll see what happens," he said.

Twist in Ferguson future after finals stunner

Blake Ferguson is playing for his future - and the veteran winger may have secured himself a new deal with the Eels with a strong showing against Newcastle in yesterday's sudden death win. Fergy wasn't perfect - he made a couple of errors - but the plusses far outweighed the minuses. The former Blues winger is a big-game player - yesterday was his 14th finals match and he has bagged 12 tries in those games. His two tries yesterday - which came after he sustained a painful leg injury in an illegal tackle - were crucial moments in the Eels' gritty win. Rugby union beckons Fergy - but he may have earned himself one last tilt at the NRL with his efforts yesterday.