Shane Flanagan has a huge job on his hands to rebuild the Dragons’ squad he is now reportedly planning to make a recruitment play to sign Joey Manu.
The Roosters gun’s best position is at fullback, but with James Tedesco in his way he has been utilised as a five-eighth and in the centres this season.
The 27-year-old will be free to negotiate with rivals come November 1 and is currently contracted until the end of 2024.
Flanagan has reportedly made it clear he will attempt to sign the Kiwi international if he hits the open market according to the
SMH.
The move comes after Flanagan reportedly informed Zac Lomax he will compete with Tyrell Sloan for the fullback spot in 2024.
Lomax, 23, signed a mammoth six-year contract in 2019, worth a reported $700,000-per-season.
At the time, Dragons powerbrokers believed Lomax could be the club’s long-term fullback and his contract reflected the expected move.
However, during his 89-game NRL career, Lomax has only started two games at the back and Sloan has since emerged as the club’s first string No.1.
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Definitely a big yes from me