The Dragons are set to meet with Josh Addo-Carr and his management as he is likely to leave the Bulldogs after a turbulent end to his 2024 season. Addo-Carr tested positive for cocaine in September and stood himself down from the club. Canterbury has given him permission to negotiate with other teams in order to free up salary cap space. The Dragons are considering adding Addo-Carr to their roster, who is currently earning $550,000 per season.
Meanwhile, Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is expected to sign a three-year extension with Melbourne, worth around $1 million per season. This leaves the club with a difficult decision regarding negotiations with Sua Fa’alogo, who may seek opportunities elsewhere due to Papenhuyzen’s contract extension.
In other NRL news, Knights player Kai Pearce-Paul is set to hit the open market after his contract expires at the end of the 2025 season. He could attract offers of around $600,000 per season. Meanwhile, his teammate Dylan Lucas is expected to sign a two-year extension with the club. Leo Thompson is also set to test free agency after his current deal expires in 2025. The Knights are aiming to retain both players to build a competitive team for the future. Other players such as Jayden Brailey, Jackson Hastings, Adam Elliott, and Daniel Saifiti have also been mentioned in transfer talks.
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