Canberra Raiders Pathways

Bronson Xerri's NSW Cup demotion serves as an audition for rival clubs amid uncertainty over his future with the Bulldogs.

Zero Tackle

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.

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Bronson Xerri faces scrutiny after being dropped from Canterbury Bulldogs, with rumored release requests and interest from other clubs.

Zero Tackle

Bronson Xerri's name has lived in the headlines in recent days following his axing and apparent release request from the Canterbury Bulldogs.

Dropped from Canterbury's 22-man squad for their Round 3 clash with the Canberra Raiders, the star centre has had everything from being unhappy with a switch of sides, to unhappy with a demotion to the NSW Cup levelled against him.

The Bulldogs, through ever talkative director of football Phil Gould, have claimed Xerri hasn't asked for a release, but where there is smoke, there is generally fire.

It's understood plenty of clubs have already made inquiries with his management. It's not every day that a centre of his calibre comes up as a potential to leave their current club, if not immediately, then certainly at the end of the season.

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