TURNER CLOSE TO STICKING WITH STORM.

(From New Zealand Press Association)

NZPA Correspondent

Sydney, Sept 14 NZPA - Unheralded Christchurch-born Melbourne Storm forward Glen Turner is close to securing his short-term future at the National Rugby League (NRL) club.

Turner, who has spent five years in the NRL's southern outpost, expects to sign a one-year deal after the Storm's sudden death semifinal against North Queensland here at Aussie Stadium on Saturday night.

The 26-year-old second rower, buoyed at his elevation to the starting lineup in place of Ryan Hoffman, has been in limbo for several months as negotiations with management dragged on.

Turner had hoped to …