Clubs Assess Rosters, Player Transfers Dominate Rugby News
As the Super League season heads into the international break, clubs are seizing the opportunity to assess their rosters and potentially bolster their squads ahead of the pivotal home stretch. In recent weeks, several high-profile player transfers have been confirmed, including Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ move to Hull KR and Tom Burgess’ switch to the Huddersfield Giants. The Wests Tigers are also believed to be exploring options to offload John Bateman, Jayden Sullivan, and Brent Naden, while Elliot Whitehead is set to return to the Catalans Dragons in 2025, alongside Luke Keary.
“As the Super League season heads into the international break, clubs are seizing the opportunity to assess their rosters and potentially bolster their squads ahead of the pivotal home stretch.”
Now, the Canberra Times reports that another Canberra Raiders player may be on the verge of joining the Super League. According to the article, the Catalans Dragons are leading the race to sign winger Nick Cotric, whose current contract with the Raiders is set to expire at the end of the season. The Dragons have reportedly offered Cotric a lucrative three-year deal that would keep him in Perpignan until the end of 2027.
Filling Winger Vacancies
The Catalans are in the market for a winger, as they are set to lose both of their starting options in the offseason. Tom Johnstone will return to Wakefield Trinity, while Tom Davies will join the ambitious Hull KR side. The Dragons have already filled one of these vacancies by signing Tommy Makinson from St Helens, but they are still looking to secure a replacement for the other winger position.
Cotric’s NRL Success and Super League Opportunity
Cotric, 25, has had an impressive career in the NRL, with 62 tries in 148 appearances, including three tries in seven games this year. He has spent the majority of his time with the Canberra Raiders, aside from a one-year stint with the Canterbury Bulldogs in 2021. The reported move to the Catalans Dragons would mark a new chapter in Cotric’s rugby league journey, as he looks to showcase his skills on the Super League stage.
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