Josiah Pahulu may leave Melbourne Storm to join Canberra Raiders, seeking more first-grade opportunities for the 2027 season.
Melbourne Storm forward Josiah Pahulu is close to leaving the club and pursuing a deal with the Canberra Raiders.
Pahulu is in the final year of his deal with the Storm; however, according to ESPN, he is expected to be bought out of the final 12 months and head to the Raiders for the 2027 season.
It is understood he hopes to play more first grade and that there is an opportunity to find game time in Canberra.
The New Zealand-born forward joined the Titans in 2023, working his way through the pathways at the Burleigh Bears before playing 22 first-grade games for the club.