Overview

• Fa’asuamaleaui’s manager confirmed he will formally test the open market from November 1 under a get-out clause in his 10-year Gold Coast contract.
• New franchise Perth Bears are reported to have lined up a $7.5 million, five-year proposal that would make him the highest-paid forward in NRL history.
• St George Illawarra Dragons have put forward what insiders describe as an “absolutely massive” offer, while Canterbury Bulldogs remain interested but reportedly expect him to accept a lower salary.
• Perth Bears have disclosed a recruitment hit list including Cameron McInnes, Scott Sorensen, Deine Mariner, Gehamat Shibasaki and Jayden Campbell for approaches once signings open.
• Early positioning by clubs and agents is intensifying multi-million-dollar bidding and could reshape team rosters before formal negotiations begin.