Corey Harawira-Naera meets with Bulldogs over NRL future with Raiders read to pounce
Canberra is set to make a play for a gun Canterbury forward — but which player they target is reliant on a meeting between Corey Harawira
Canterbury is expected to meet with reinstated Bulldogs forward Corey Harawira-Naera on Monday over the Kiwi international’s future at Belmore.
Harawira-Naera remains disgruntled at having his contract terminated by the Bulldogs over a pre-season drama involving teenage girls in Port Macquarire.
Canberra has expressed a strong interest back-rower Harawira-Naera should he quit the Bulldogs. It’s understood that if he leaves Canterbury, Harawira-Naera could join Ricky Stuart’s side immediately.
News Corp understands Canberra would target fellow Bulldogs forward Adam Elliott for next season should they miss signing Harawira-Naera. It would appear either way the Raiders will go after one of the two Bulldogs.
The situation presents an enormous challenge for incoming Canterbury coach Trent Barrett who would no doubt want to retain both forwards.
Raiders officials were uncontactable this morning.
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