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Brisbane Broncos land brother of Warriors playmaker
He has been compared to Benji Marshall.
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Calvin Harris Tavita signed by broncos in their academy
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He's been in Broncos jerseys for a while at Chanels games.Brisbane Broncos land brother of Warriors playmaker
He has been compared to Benji Marshall.
Calvin Harris Tavita signed by broncos in their academy
Sometimes a player needs a change of culture that suits them. Remember Newcastle is a Moses club. It’s pretty bad there at the moment…
I do wonder how he would go under Webby and in an NZ environment… I think he’d be stronger being a good player in a strong team rather being THE GUY who everyone looks for to do something special every week…
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St George Illawarra are facing a battle to retain off-contract rookie winger Sione Finau as NRL rivals circle the youngster.
The Dragons have expressed a desire to retain Finau beyond season 2025 but are yet to table the 23-year-old a formal offer.
It’s understood Finau is also weighing up to two other offers tabled by rival outfits in recent weeks, including a three-year deal.
It’s believed one potential suitor is a Queensland-based club.
A rare Victorian junior poached from the Melbourne Storm system, Finau has been limited to just six NRL games since arriving at the Dragons in 2023.
He’s played just four NRL games this year with coach Shane Flanagan favouring the likes of Corey Allan and rugby 7’s convert Nathan Lawson at different stages during the season.
But Finau’s limited opportunities have not dampened interest in the flyer, who is viewed as an untapped talent.
Finau has averaged 145 run metres and 15 carries per game during his four-game stint this season and bagged a double in the Dragons’ loss to the Sydney Roosters last weekend.
His try-scoring exploits have extended to the time he has spent plying his trade in NSW Cup, where has scored 37 tries from 49 games in reserve grade.
Finau was named on the wing again for Saturday’s clash against Canterbury but could find himself squeezed out the side with Christian Tuipulotu scheduled to return from a hamstring injury next week, and Lawson set to comeback from a shoulder injury in Round 23.
Finau’s uncertain Dragons future comes less than a month after this masthead revealed Tyrell Sloan, who has shifted from fullback onto the wing in 2025, has been given permission to speak to other clubs despite being contracted until the end of 2026.
Last year, the Dragons let boom rookie winger Savelio Tamale slip through their fingers to join ladder-leaders Canberra.
Like Finau, Tamale had struggled to earn a regular start in Wollongong but has been a revelation since joining the Raiders, emerging as a tackle breaking powerhouse before succumbing to long-term knee injury.
The Dragons had also recently met with out-of-favour Brisbane back Selwyn Cobbo before he agreed to join the Dolphins from 2025.
While the club’s pursuit of Cobbo is an indication of the club’s willingness to explore the market for outside backs, a number of juniors rising through the ranks have been earmarked for the future.
Jesse Williams is a 19-year old winger with speed and power, and who had his first taste of senior football earlier this month after he was elevated into the NSW Cup side.
Rising flyer Zachariah Nachar, who scored a double in the Dragons SG Ball title win in 2024, made his Jersey Flegg debut two weeks ago. A Kogarah Cougars junior, the 19-year old’s competitive nature and ability as a finisher is impressing coaching staff.
Adding further intrigue to St George Illawarra’s winger puzzle is Mikaele Ravalawa, the Fijian flyer will re-join the Dragons’ ranks for 2026 after he was released to join South Sydney this season.
Ravalawa had fallen out of favour midway through last season and was axed to NSW Cup before he was overlooked for the season opener earlier this year.
The Dragons have expressed a desire to retain Finau beyond season 2025 but are yet to table the 23-year-old a formal offer.
It’s understood Finau is also weighing up to two other offers tabled by rival outfits in recent weeks, including a three-year deal.
It’s believed one potential suitor is a Queensland-based club.
A rare Victorian junior poached from the Melbourne Storm system, Finau has been limited to just six NRL games since arriving at the Dragons in 2023.
He’s played just four NRL games this year with coach Shane Flanagan favouring the likes of Corey Allan and rugby 7’s convert Nathan Lawson at different stages during the season.
But Finau’s limited opportunities have not dampened interest in the flyer, who is viewed as an untapped talent.
Finau has averaged 145 run metres and 15 carries per game during his four-game stint this season and bagged a double in the Dragons’ loss to the Sydney Roosters last weekend.
His try-scoring exploits have extended to the time he has spent plying his trade in NSW Cup, where has scored 37 tries from 49 games in reserve grade.
Finau was named on the wing again for Saturday’s clash against Canterbury but could find himself squeezed out the side with Christian Tuipulotu scheduled to return from a hamstring injury next week, and Lawson set to comeback from a shoulder injury in Round 23.
Finau’s uncertain Dragons future comes less than a month after this masthead revealed Tyrell Sloan, who has shifted from fullback onto the wing in 2025, has been given permission to speak to other clubs despite being contracted until the end of 2026.
Last year, the Dragons let boom rookie winger Savelio Tamale slip through their fingers to join ladder-leaders Canberra.
Like Finau, Tamale had struggled to earn a regular start in Wollongong but has been a revelation since joining the Raiders, emerging as a tackle breaking powerhouse before succumbing to long-term knee injury.
The Dragons had also recently met with out-of-favour Brisbane back Selwyn Cobbo before he agreed to join the Dolphins from 2025.
While the club’s pursuit of Cobbo is an indication of the club’s willingness to explore the market for outside backs, a number of juniors rising through the ranks have been earmarked for the future.
Jesse Williams is a 19-year old winger with speed and power, and who had his first taste of senior football earlier this month after he was elevated into the NSW Cup side.
Rising flyer Zachariah Nachar, who scored a double in the Dragons SG Ball title win in 2024, made his Jersey Flegg debut two weeks ago. A Kogarah Cougars junior, the 19-year old’s competitive nature and ability as a finisher is impressing coaching staff.
Adding further intrigue to St George Illawarra’s winger puzzle is Mikaele Ravalawa, the Fijian flyer will re-join the Dragons’ ranks for 2026 after he was released to join South Sydney this season.
Ravalawa had fallen out of favour midway through last season and was axed to NSW Cup before he was overlooked for the season opener earlier this year.
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Thought there was a major amount of cope with the post-game analysis of how Galvin threw that last pass ... even from SJ on the Fox post match, which was disappointing in itself - any half decent half, or tbh any back, could of and would have thrown that ball - Sloan came so far in off his assignment it looked like a match-fix - left that side exposed by around 10 metres - it was harder for that pass not to connectI would like nothing more than to see the dogs implode
Good move for him to step out of his brother's shadow!
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Raiders open to stunning contract backflip
A veteran could extend his time in Canberra.
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Papali’i a chance of staying at raiders. Could make someone like Trey Mooney open to looking at their options
Keep Tago, Alamoti on there toes.
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Yes to either or both if the price is right
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Sami keen on Perth apparently. I reckon Shibasaki will go to titans
That’s good news for the Titans in the last part of another shit season
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Shibasaki is still locked in with the Broncos for 2026 though. I would dare to dream that the Broncos would let Mariner go from the last year of his deal to free up space to keep Shiba in 2027 and beyond.
You would have Mal sniffing about though of course, so would come down to whether Deine prefers a Bear Hug or a Cuddle™
You would have Mal sniffing about though of course, so would come down to whether Deine prefers a Bear Hug or a Cuddle™
Karl Oloapu has returned to training, currently with the Dolphins Q-Cup team.
