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🚨 Bradman Best is understood to be leaning towards joining Parramatta when his Newcastle contract expires at the end of 2027. @ESPNAusNZ

Multiple sources point towards the Eels as his likely destination, despite the Knights’ lucrative retention offer.

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🚨 The Bulldogs have shown interest in Manly forward Caleb Navale for 2028. @ESPNAusNZ

The 23-year-old Fiji international won Manly’s NSW Cup best and fairest in 2025. He’s signed through 2027 and can now negotiate with rivals.

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🚨 Ativalu Lisati has agreed to terms on a multi-year extension to stay with the Melbourne Storm beyond 2027. @ESPNAusNZ

Multiple Sydney clubs were keen to sign the forward from 2028.

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🚨 Cronulla have shown interest in utility Zach Dockar-Clay and fullback Tex Hoy for 2027. @ESPNAusNZ

The Sharks’ interest is at an early stage, with both players weighing up their options for next season.

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🚨 Zac Lipowicz will stay with Wakefield Trinity in 2027 after the Perth Bears granted his request for a release from the first year of his development deal. @ESPNAusNZ

The 2028 option in his Bears deal remains in place.

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🚨 Cronulla have tabled an offer to Liam Ison as they look to retain the young fullback beyond 2027. @ESPNAusNZ

The Sharks view Ison as part of their long-term plans and have moved to extend his stay.

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🚨 The Warriors are set to sign emerging centre Kingston Seve on a two-year deal. @ESPNAusNZ

Newcastle granted Seve a release to return home to New Zealand. He represented Queensland in this year’s under-19 Origin clash.

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🚨 James Schiller has agreed to terms on a two-year deal with Parramatta. @ESPNAusNZ

The Eels have won the race for the outside back amid interest from multiple clubs, including the Wests Tigers.

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🚨 Manly have knocked back a Canberra enquiry about Taniela Paseka, with ESPN understanding the prop was not shopped to the Raiders. @ESPNAusNZ

The Sea Eagles are looking to move on Luke Brooks and Ethan Bullemor as they reshape their roster, but are unwilling to release Paseka.

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🚨 North Queensland are among the clubs showing interest in Xavier Savage. @ESPNAusNZ

ESPN understands the Cowboys and a Sydney-based club are keeping tabs on the Raiders winger, who is contracted until the end of 2027 and can now negotiate with rivals for 2028 onwards.

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🚨LATEST: Matt Burton could earn $1.2m at Perth, with a marquee exemption allowing a $200k sponsor top-up outside the cap on a $1m salary.

@ESPNAusNZ understands no formal Bears offer has been tabled. Canterbury remains open to keeping him at centre.

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🚨 David Bryenton will begin full-time training with Wests Tigers on Wednesday after finalising a mutually agreed release from the Bulldogs. @ESPNAusNZ

Having first reported his signing last month, ESPN understands Bryenton features in Benji Marshall’s long-term plans at the Tigers. 🐯

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🚨 The Dolphins are set to win the race to retain Sebastian Su’a, who has agreed to terms on a two-year extension through to the end of 2029. @ESPNAusNZ

Several NRL clubs had identified the young forward as a potential recruitment target.

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🚨 Tristan Hope is set to depart the Wests Tigers as the club looks to restructure its roster. @ESPNAusNZ

The Tigers are also keen to retain Tony Sukkar, who remains without a deal for 2027.

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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Sua Fa’alogo is expected to extend his stay at the Melbourne Storm after agreeing to terms on a deal through to the end of 2032. @ESPNAusNZ

A major retention coup for Melbourne, securing the fullback’s long-term future at the club.

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#NRL #SuaFaalogo

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🚨 The Dolphins are facing a battle to retain Tom Flegler beyond 2027, with sources indicating the prop is leaning towards an exit. @ESPNAusNZ

Flegler is yet to make a firm decision as the November 1 contracting window approaches, but is expected to seriously consider rival offers once the market opens.

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@Mr_Armageddon1 @Jarrodcz0 @Nicks_Twit88 @centralNRL @ESPNAusNZ No that’s not true haha. I’m a journalist with my own sources. Feel free to believe what you like legend, I’m an accredited journalist and my stories speak for themselves. I’m just doing my job 🤝

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🚨 Bradman Best is understood to be leaning towards joining Parramatta when his Newcastle contract expires at the end of 2027. @ESPNAusNZ

Multiple sources point towards the Eels as his likely destination, despite the Knights’ lucrative retention offer.

Latest NRL whispers ⬇️

#BradmanBest #ParramattaEels

https://t.co/rDInwzEUUc

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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: The Dolphins are closing in on a multi-year extension for Connelly Lemuelu. @ESPNAusNZ

ESPN understands the back-rower is nearing an agreement to stay despite interest from Canberra, Parramatta and Cronulla.

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#NRL #DolphinsNRL

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@BarryToohey @Jarrodcz0 @centralNRL @ESPNAusNZ Appreciate that Barry! 🤝

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@Jarrodcz0 @Nicks_Twit88 @centralNRL @ESPNAusNZ Barry Toohey is a terrific journalist! This is my first report on Best’s future, and it’s based on information from multiple sources. Happy for people to disagree, but there’s no need for the personal digs. All the best 🤝