NRL enforcer Paul Gallen

'Fragile' SBW scared: Gallen

The fight has the potential to earn Gallen big dollars — some say in excess of $A500,000 (NZ$557,000) — but after striking a deal to fight SBW, it looks like falling over because of a dispute with broadcasters. But Gallen smells a rat. He is of the belief that SBW is dodging him.

"I think the issue here is that Sonny is worried about me," Gallen said. "I've watched him very closely this year and he is looking a bit fragile.

"He's had a couple of head knocks and I think they are worried about what will happen when I get hold of him.