{"id":393818,"date":"2024-05-14T20:05:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T20:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=393818"},"modified":"2024-05-14T21:05:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T21:05:09","slug":"cashed-up-club-chasing-in-demand-cult-hero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=393818","title":{"rendered":"'Cashed-up' club chasing in-demand cult hero"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NRL is in danger of losing one of its biggest personality players in 2025 – The Flying Mullet.<\/p>\n

Speedy Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak<\/a> is the number one target of cashed-up Catalans Dragons<\/a> in France.<\/p>\n

The Kiwi cult hero is a favourite with the fans in Auckland because of his fearless charges with the ball, his spectacular diving for tries – and THAT distinctive hairstyle.<\/p>\n

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The 28-year-old – who began his NRL career 10 years ago with the Panthers – still has a year to run on his contract with the Warriors.<\/p>\n

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But the Auckland team may well let him go if he can pick up the lucrative three-year deal Catalans are prepared to offer.<\/p>\n

"We were looking at Watene-Zelezniak and Daniel Tupou," a Catalans source told Wide World of Sports.<\/p>\n

"Now Tupou has re-signed with the Roosters, we will be going all out for Watene-Zelezniak."<\/p>\n

Watch the 2024 Women's State of Origin series, starting Thursday May 16\ufeff on Nine and <\/strong><\/em>9Now<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

UNSUNG HERO SEEKING NEW DEAL AT DRAGONS<\/h3>\n

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Veteran forward Tom Eisenhuth is one of several big improvers at the Dragons this season – and his form may well earn him a contract extension.<\/p>\n

Eisenhuth, 31, a former Panthers and Storm battler, is relishing being a forward leader at a club with less strength up front.<\/p>\n

The former Junior Kangaroos front-rower doesn't get many headlines, but is an honest toiler and has been a regular in Shane Flanagan's team in his first season at the Red V.<\/p>\n

He only came to the club on a one-year deal but don't be surprised if he is extended for 2025 in coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Watch the 2024 NRL premiership live and free on Nine and<\/strong><\/em> 9Now<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em>\ufeff<\/p>\n

HIGH-PROFILE PLAYER IN HOT WATER\ufeff<\/h3>\n

A well-known player is off with his teammates big time after sending VERY inappropriate texts to the young female relative of another player.<\/p>\n

The whole team knows the story and are disgusted by the veteran player's actions.<\/p>\n

It's a safe bet his stint at the club – and actually his entire career – may well be over at the end of this season.<\/p>\n

KEARY CALL A BLESSING IN DISGUISE FOR ROOSTERS\ufeff<\/h3>\n

\"Sandon<\/p>\n

The Roosters were very likely going to lose promising youngster Sandon Smith next season had veteran Luke Keary not made the decision to retire.<\/p>\n

Smith is quality – and plenty of clubs are desperate for halfback talent.<\/p>\n

The 21-year-old's path to a regular top grade spot is being blocked by the established combination of Keary and Sam Walker.<\/p>\n

Smith's manager has been inundated with inquiries about his client's future – but now that the opportunity is there with Keary retiring, Smith isn't going anywhere.<\/p>\n

He will, however, be asking for an upgrade now he is set to be a starting playmaker for the club in 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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