In a surprising twist, the Canberra Raiders have thrown their hat into the ring to secure the talented Luciano Leilua from the North Queensland Cowboys.
Leilua, a powerful forward, has found himself out of favor in Townsville, with a number of players vying for minutes in the back-row.
This dissatisfaction has led Leilua to request an exit from the club, seeking greener pastures elsewhere.
The Raiders had previously shown interest in Leilua last year, but their attempts were thwarted by coach Todd Payten.