Major twist in Fonua-Blake transfer drama
A day after he asked the club for an immediate release, star prop Addin Fonua-Blake has told the Warriors he’s ready to rip in for them in 2024.
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Wantaway Warrior: $1m prop’s deep Dragons connections
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan is hoping a personal connection with the club and some of its players can lure wantaway Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake back to St George Illawarra.
Warriors rocked by Fonua-Blake bombshell
Sydney clubs are scrambling to sign Addin Fonua-Blake after the star forward told the Warriors he wanted to return to Australia immediately.
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