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Tim Lafai is set for a Canterbury homecoming that could result in him playing against St George Illawarra next weekend.
Lafai is poised to become the latest Dragon to leave the club before his contract expires, following the likes of James Graham and Issac Luke in recent weeks. Winger Jason Saab has also been agitating for a release, while Tristan Sailor is frustrated by a lack of opportunities at the Red V
Lafai began his NRL career at the Bulldogs, where he made 74 first-grade appearances. The blue and whites are attempting to bolster their back line and are keen for him to join immediately. The deal is for the rest of 2020 with the potential for a longer arrangement if he settles in at Belmore.
If the Dragons can reach a termination settlement before Tuesday’s team lists are named, Lafai could face his former club in next Saturday’s clash between the sides at WIN Stadium.
The Bulldogs are also eyeing Canberra’s Nick Cotric for next year, and are hopeful of retaining off-contract stars Adam Elliott and Kieran Foran.
While all eyes are on David Fifita, as he weighs up whether to stay in Brisbane or accept a monster Gold Coast contract reportedly worth $1.25 million a year, there are other moves being made in the market.
Manly have re-signed playmaker Cade Cust on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old has been in Des Hasler’s 17 for the past three weeks and will again come off the bench in Sunday’s clash with the Dragons
The Red V continue to consider replacements for English international Graham, with Penrith’s Kaide Ellis on the shortlist.
Another Panther, Jed Cartwright, has signed a three-year deal to join South Sydney. The son of former representative player and NRL coach John Cartwright is expected to add to his sole NRL appearance when he shifts to Redfern next year.
Several clubs are keeping an eye on sacked Bulldog Corey Harawira-Naera. The New Zealand international is seeking leave to appeal his indefinite suspension following a preseason scandal in Port Macquarie. The Roosters and Tigers are monitoring the outcome closely in the belief he could provide good value if allowed to return to the NRL.
Lafai is poised to become the latest Dragon to leave the club before his contract expires, following the likes of James Graham and Issac Luke in recent weeks. Winger Jason Saab has also been agitating for a release, while Tristan Sailor is frustrated by a lack of opportunities at the Red V
Lafai began his NRL career at the Bulldogs, where he made 74 first-grade appearances. The blue and whites are attempting to bolster their back line and are keen for him to join immediately. The deal is for the rest of 2020 with the potential for a longer arrangement if he settles in at Belmore.
If the Dragons can reach a termination settlement before Tuesday’s team lists are named, Lafai could face his former club in next Saturday’s clash between the sides at WIN Stadium.
The Bulldogs are also eyeing Canberra’s Nick Cotric for next year, and are hopeful of retaining off-contract stars Adam Elliott and Kieran Foran.
While all eyes are on David Fifita, as he weighs up whether to stay in Brisbane or accept a monster Gold Coast contract reportedly worth $1.25 million a year, there are other moves being made in the market.
Manly have re-signed playmaker Cade Cust on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old has been in Des Hasler’s 17 for the past three weeks and will again come off the bench in Sunday’s clash with the Dragons
The Red V continue to consider replacements for English international Graham, with Penrith’s Kaide Ellis on the shortlist.
Another Panther, Jed Cartwright, has signed a three-year deal to join South Sydney. The son of former representative player and NRL coach John Cartwright is expected to add to his sole NRL appearance when he shifts to Redfern next year.
Several clubs are keeping an eye on sacked Bulldog Corey Harawira-Naera. The New Zealand international is seeking leave to appeal his indefinite suspension following a preseason scandal in Port Macquarie. The Roosters and Tigers are monitoring the outcome closely in the belief he could provide good value if allowed to return to the NRL.
