Frustrated forward Francis Molo’s future with the Dragons is set to be clarified during a meeting with club officials on Friday.
Molo left the Dragons last week, leading to a deadlock where the former State of Origin player has been training alone, and his future remains uncertain.
However, with the Dragons signing Raiders forward Emre Guler this week, it seems increasingly likely that Molo will be on the move following Friday’s discussions with the club.
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Francis Molo, The Mole Getty
Multiple clubs have shown interest in Molo, making him a valuable acquisition as the new season approaches.
CLUBS EYE OFF-CONTRACT PNG ‘SENSATION’
Several NRL teams are monitoring Papua New Guinea’s Edwin Ipape, who has been hailed as the top hooker in the Super League.
An exceptional attacking talent from dummy-half, Ipape could address the struggles many Australian clubs face in finding flair at the No.9 position.
Entering the final moments of his contract with English club Leigh, the 25-year-old is reportedly open to offers from the NRL after four lengthy years abroad.
Ipape, who made the Super League Dream Team in 2023, would have been a lock for the Pacific Championships last year but faced injury issues.
Edwin Ipape celebrates with the Challenge Cup trophy for Leigh. Getty
Leigh is eager to keep Ipape, who has been instrumental in their success in recent seasons, but may find it difficult to compete with NRL clubs that are ready to offer significant contracts, given the crucial role of hookers in today’s game.
The new PNG franchise will be monitoring Ipape closely as they assemble their team for their NRL debut in 2028.
QUEENSLAND PROSPECT SET FOR OVERSEAS MOVE
Wakefield, an English club, has acted quickly to secure one of the top props in the Queensland Cup.
Caius Faatili, a key player for the Sunshine Coast Falcons, has finalised terms with the Super League team and will be departing for Britain shortly.
A Kiwi who moved to Australia as a teenager with his brother Felix, who plays for Cronulla, the 24-year-old Faatili is a formidable force on the field.
Last season, he played 22 matches for the Falcons and boasted an impressive try tally of eight for a front-rower.
He attracted interest from both Castleford and Warrington but settled on Wakefield.
TEENAGE TALENT SIGNS WITH DOLPHINS
The Dolphins are taking a strategic approach, successfully signing a talented edge forward fresh out of school.
Cruz Molo, an agile 18-year-old who represented Queensland at the junior level, will join the Redcliffe academy, aiming for a place in the top 30 in the coming seasons.
The promising player, originally from the renowned league-producing Wavell State High School in Brisbane, possesses a strong work ethic, and training with seasoned players over the summer will undoubtedly enhance his value to the club.
Molo has the ability to break through defensive lines and is a formidable defender, making him a player to watch closely!
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