DRAGONS MAKE MOVES TO RECRUIT KLEMMER
The Dragons have reportedly approached the NRL to exploit a loophole that would allow them to sign Tigers prop David Klemmer, while Francis Molo remains on the books.
The Daily Telegraph reported St George Illawarra have reached out to the NRL to figure out how they can accommodate Klemmer in their salary cap, while the negotiate a mutual release for Molo.
The Dragons have been in dispute with Molo for more than a month with the prop wanting a release after an incident involving a staff member.
The club recently granted the former Maroons forward permission to explore his options on the open market, but included a number of caveats.
The Dragons have asked the NRL if they can sign Klemmer on a deal which would allow him to play for them while they sort out Molo’s departure.
That would mean the Dragons start the season with 31 players, unless they can strike a deal to release Molo in the next week.
The NRL are empathetic to the Dragons’ position but are wary of creating a precedent that could come back to bite them in the future.
Klemmer remains on the Tigers’ books for now, but has been given permission to join the Dragons if a deal can be struck with the NRL to register his contract.
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