Transfer Whispers: Dragons set to pinch disgruntled Dog; teen star’s new $1.5M deal
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- July 28, 2020 11:46am
- by FOX LEAGUE STAFF
- Source: FOX SPORTS
Adam Elliott of the Bulldogs.Source: Getty Images
St George Illawarra wants to pinch a star forward off a rival to replace the outgoing Origin wrecking ball Tyson Frizell.
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DRAGONS CLOSE IN ON DISGRUNTLED DOG
Canterbury forward Adam Elliott has been loyal to the Bulldogs in the past, but now seems destined to leave Belmore after a contract stalemate.
Elliott has been one of the club’s best performers in what has been an ordinary couple of seasons for the blue and white.
The versatile forward is off contract and hasn’t committed to the Dogs yet, and now the Dragons look set to pounce.
Wide World Of Sports reports St George Illawarra is in the box seat to snap up Elliott, as the Raiders prepare to withdraw from the race to his signature.
The Red V are losing Tyson Frizell to Newcastle next year, while Jack de Belin’s future remains uncertain.
Foxsports.com.au has previously reported Elliott has in the past taken $30,000 pay cuts in order to help the Bulldogs’ salary cap issues, but it seems his patience with the club has worn thin.