Bob Dylan once sang that "money doesn't talk; it swears."When it comes to switching codes or teams, professional sportspeople usually go to great lengths to deny this. You know the usual comments: "I want a new challenge." "I want a fresh start." Etc, etc.But Melbourne Storm winger Marika Koroibete isn't offering anything other than the truth when it comes to his decision to leave rugby league.Koroibete, 24, has signed a huge money contract that will see him move to play rugby union for the Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby team - and most likely, the Wallabies.The Fijian Flyer -some say he's the fastest man in the NRL - admitted to media after the Storm's 14-12 victory over the Canberra Raiders last weekend that the decision to swap codes was totally down to the coin."I'd like to have stayed," Koroibete said."I have to look after the family, especially back home (in Fiji). It's a business decision; but if they gave me a good offer I would have stayed."Koroibete making a try-saving tackle against the Sharks earlier this year. Source: Youtube.Koroibete has transformed his career at the Storm after a mixed first few seasons with the Tigers. This weekend's NRL Grand Final against the Cronulla Sharks will be his …, and final, game for the Melbourne side, whom he has scored … tries for."Even today was a bit emotional, playing my last home game," he told media last weekend. "Playing in the grand final next week will mean a lot to me."Remember what Bob Sugar said in 'Jerry Maguire'? It's not show-friends, it's show-business. It's sadly true. Even so, it's nice to hear that Koroibete isn't trying to bullshit anyone with his code-shift.
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