Melbourne lock Dale Finucane becomes NRL’s most wanted man
THE battle for Dale Finucane’s signature is heating up with six NRL clubs chasing the Melbourne lock for next season.
Foxsports.com.au can reveal the Wests Tigers are the latest club to join the race after it was reported last week that five clubs were bidding for the 25-year-old.
With his most impactful seasons in front of him and with a market value of around $650,000-a-season, we can also reveal Finucane is attracting offers between three and five seasons in length.
It should come as little surprise so many clubs are keen to sign the forward long-term with the Bega product taking his game to another level since leaving Canterbury for the Storm in 2015.
The Tigers should also have cash to play with for 2018 with several forwards off-contract, including the likes of Tim Grant, Joel Edwards and Ava Seumanufagai.
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Newcastle is one of six clubs chasing Dale Finucane.Source: News Corp Australia
Foxsports.com.au reported on Wednesday that they’ve identified Roosters prop Kane Evans as a player of interest and they’re also attempting to re-sign their captain Aaron Woods, while former Kiwi international Elijah Taylor has an option in his favour for next season.
The Tigers join Newcastle in the queue after the Knights reached out to the Country Origin representative a fortnight ago in hopes of adding some grunt and experience to their young pack.
The Knights have made no bones about their plans to bring in some marquee men to complement their exciting rookies, with Matt Scott and Jack Bird also high on their wishlist.
Finucane has already met with Knights coach Nathan Brown and head of football Darren Mooney for a face-to-face chat and tour of their facilities.
Dale Finucane celebrates scoring a try.Source: News Corp Australia
While it’ll take a lot of work, the Storm are hopeful they keep all of their off-contract stars.
With a focus on retention, Finucane is one of a long list of off-contract players, which includes the likes of Jesse Bromwich, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Will Chambers, Felise Kaufusi, Jordan McLean, Billy Slater and Christian Welch.
On Wednesday, Market Watch revealed the Storm are deep in negotiations to extend the contract of exciting backrower Joe Stimson.
Having lost Kevin Proctor to the Gold Coast and with Tohu Harris leaving at the end of the year for the Warriors, Stimson is a player the Storm hope can help fill that void.
The Storm are edging towards a new two-year-deal, while talks with McLean, Bromwich and Asofa-Solomona are continuing.
An Emerging NSW Blues member, Finucane has been increasing his playing time and pushing for 80 minutes this season.
Foxsports.com.au attempted to contact Finucane’s manager Andrew Purcell but he did not return calls in time for publication.
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- February 23, 2017 6:00am
- NATHAN RYAN@nath_ryan
- Source: FOX SPORTS
THE battle for Dale Finucane’s signature is heating up with six NRL clubs chasing the Melbourne lock for next season.
Foxsports.com.au can reveal the Wests Tigers are the latest club to join the race after it was reported last week that five clubs were bidding for the 25-year-old.
With his most impactful seasons in front of him and with a market value of around $650,000-a-season, we can also reveal Finucane is attracting offers between three and five seasons in length.
It should come as little surprise so many clubs are keen to sign the forward long-term with the Bega product taking his game to another level since leaving Canterbury for the Storm in 2015.
The Tigers should also have cash to play with for 2018 with several forwards off-contract, including the likes of Tim Grant, Joel Edwards and Ava Seumanufagai.
MARKET WATCH: ROOSTER IN DEMAND, PARENTS HELP LAND DEAL
Newcastle is one of six clubs chasing Dale Finucane.Source: News Corp Australia
Foxsports.com.au reported on Wednesday that they’ve identified Roosters prop Kane Evans as a player of interest and they’re also attempting to re-sign their captain Aaron Woods, while former Kiwi international Elijah Taylor has an option in his favour for next season.
The Tigers join Newcastle in the queue after the Knights reached out to the Country Origin representative a fortnight ago in hopes of adding some grunt and experience to their young pack.
The Knights have made no bones about their plans to bring in some marquee men to complement their exciting rookies, with Matt Scott and Jack Bird also high on their wishlist.
Finucane has already met with Knights coach Nathan Brown and head of football Darren Mooney for a face-to-face chat and tour of their facilities.
Dale Finucane celebrates scoring a try.Source: News Corp Australia
While it’ll take a lot of work, the Storm are hopeful they keep all of their off-contract stars.
With a focus on retention, Finucane is one of a long list of off-contract players, which includes the likes of Jesse Bromwich, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Will Chambers, Felise Kaufusi, Jordan McLean, Billy Slater and Christian Welch.
On Wednesday, Market Watch revealed the Storm are deep in negotiations to extend the contract of exciting backrower Joe Stimson.
Having lost Kevin Proctor to the Gold Coast and with Tohu Harris leaving at the end of the year for the Warriors, Stimson is a player the Storm hope can help fill that void.
The Storm are edging towards a new two-year-deal, while talks with McLean, Bromwich and Asofa-Solomona are continuing.
An Emerging NSW Blues member, Finucane has been increasing his playing time and pushing for 80 minutes this season.
Foxsports.com.au attempted to contact Finucane’s manager Andrew Purcell but he did not return calls in time for publication.
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