Bronson Xerri's NSW Cup demotion serves as an audition for rival clubs amid uncertainty over his future with the Bulldogs.
Bronson Xerri's demotion to NSW Cup this weekend looms as far more than just a stint in reserve grade; it shapes as a live audition for rival clubs as his future with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs hangs in the balance.
Set to line up at left centre against the Canberra Raiders on Saturday, Xerri will effectively begin his campaign to secure a new home, with interest quietly building despite contractual complications.
The 24-year-old still has two years remaining on his current deal, meaning clubs cannot formally approach until the Bulldogs grant a release.
According to reports from The Daily Telegraph, the release may not be far away, stating that it would be "highly unlikely" for the Bulldogs to reject his request should negotiations progress.