Disgruntled Leilua thrown rugby league lifeline
Joey Leilua has an offer on the table after the Wests Tigers opted against activating the final year of his $850,000 deal.
Joey Leilua has an offer on the table after the Wests Tigers opted against activating the final year of his $850,000 deal.
Sacked centre Curtis Scott has reportedly been handed an NRL lifelines as an NRL CEO has voiced his desire to sign hot free-agent Brandon Smith.
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Ricky Stuart knew Curtis Scott had the talent to join his club, but his intentions were questioned before locking in his signature. That all changed after the Storm centre sat down with his future coach in the nation’s capital.
The former Melbourne centre is considered one of the toughest and most talented in the competition, but his arrival on a long-term deal could spell trouble for a Canberra gun.
The Canberra Raiders have been reminded of the price of success in the NRL, with salary cap demands forcing the loss of a second star player in a matter of weeks.
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