Overview
- South Sydney confirmed a formal release for Lewis Dodd covering the final two years of his deal, with a reported six-figure settlement.
- Dodd made six NRL appearances and started only once at halfback, spending most of the season in NSW Cup under coach Wayne Bennett.
- He is expected to join Catalans Dragons on a short-term Super League contract, according to multiple media reports.
- The club says the exit frees salary-cap space, with interest reported in pursuing Gold Coast forward David Fifita.
- CEO Blake Solly praised Dodd’s professionalism, and Dodd said he has no regrets about testing himself in the NRL.