Tigers young gun Moses Suli released from lucrative three-year deal

WESTS Tigers youngster Moses Suli has been granted a release from his record $1.3 million dollar deal to join a rival western Sydney club.

Moses Suli of the Tigers busts through the Knights defence during the Round 17 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Wests Tigers at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, Sunday, July 2, 2017. (AAP Image/Darren Pateman) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

MILLION-DOLLAR NRL rookie Moses Suli has quit the Wests Tigers to join the Canterbury Bulldogs for the 2018 season.

The 19-year-old centre-winger signed a $1.3 million deal with the Wests Tigers just 12 months ago before he had even played first grade. He was a Parramatta Eels junior.

The Daily Telegraph understands Suli has wanted out from the Wests Tigers for several months.

Huge signing for @NRL_Bulldogs - boom @WestsTigers teenager Moses Suli released to head to Belmore.

— BUZZ ROTHFIELD (@BuzzRothfield) January 31, 2018

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe confirmed there had been issues with the Tongan international.

“Moses is an exceptionally talented player,” Pascoe said, “That’s why over the last 12 months our coaching and personal development staff have dedicated so much time and energy in supporting Moses with his challenges, both on and off the field.”

He played 16 NRL games for the Wests Tigers last season.

His signing is a massive boost for the Bulldogs who have been short on quality outside backs.

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