New front-runner emerges for signature of Brisbane Broncos enforcer Joe Ofahengaue
Written By Liam O'Loughlin
@ljoloughlin
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Joe Ofahengaue reportedly won't be at the club in 2021 - and there looks to be a new front-runner for his signature.
The 25-year old had an indifferent year at the struggling club, and was told by incoming coach
Kevin Walters that he was free to look elsewhere for next season.
Originally it was the St George Illawarra Dragons who showed an interest, and it looked as though he would sign with the Red V under
Anthony Griffin.
But according to senior reporter Brent Read on
Triple M Radio on Friday night, another Sydney-based club are looking to sign the Broncos prop.
"We’ve all seen the Josh Aloiai situation – it’s an interesting one. The Tigers have got some options on the table. Curtis Sironen is in the mix, he has been discussed, and Joe Ofahengaue is doing the rounds again," he said.
"He was being discussed earlier in the year, and Joe is back doing the rounds. He spoke to the Tigers this week, and there is an interest there.
"Josh Aloiai will leave, they want to get it resolved by November 30 and they are exploring options everywhere."
Understand Tigers officials were impressed with Joe Ofahengaue during talks this week. They want to have the Josh Aloiai matter settled by Nov 30. Ofahengaue would provide a replacement and potential upgrade. His departure would also allow Broncos to possibly sign John Asiata
— Brent Read (@brentread_7)
November 20, 2020
The other interesting thing to note is that this week, the former QLD Maroons forward unfollowed the Broncos on Instagram and followed the Tigers. Weird, but it is 2020, and that's a good indication.
As for the Dragons - their interest has dissipated in recent weeks, and it looks unlikely now that he will end up in Wollongong.
"There was some interest from the Dragons – the Dragons still have an interest, but I don’t think it is as strong as it was.
“When Kevvy got there, they needed to create some salary cap space. Joe was told to have a look around. There was some initial interest from the Dragons, but they weren’t able to nut out a deal with Brisbane.
"This week it has heated up again, and I don’t think Joe Ofahengaue will be in Brisbane next year. I don’t know where he will be, I think it will be the Tigers because the Dragons are pretty firm it won’t happen.
"It just depends on what Brisbane are willing to chip in."
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