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The Canberra Raiders were impressed with Kaeo Weekes and Weekes was impressed with the Raiders, with both parties hopeful he could join the Green Machine on a two-year deal.
But the deal was dependent on the Manly Sea Eagles releasing him from the final year of his contract.
Weekes signed a one-year extension with the Sea Eagles this year - an extension that was yet to be announced by the club.
Souths' bitter rival is lurking as a four-club race is set to ignite in a $900k shootout for Rabbitohs gun Keaon Koloamatangi.
The 25-year-old's contract with the South Sydney club will expire at the end of 2024, making him an attractive target for rival teams.
The Dragons and Raiders have already expressed their interest in signing Koloamatangi, and now it seems that South Sydney's arch rivals are closely monitoring the situation.
According to Channel 9's Danny Weidler, the Raiders are willing to offer around $900,000 to secure Koloamatangi's services in November.
Leading figures in the game have urged the NRL to reconsider expanding the women's competition next year, with a couple of high-profile players calling on more games instead of new teams being added to the NRLW.
This year's NRLW competition was expanded from six teams to 10, with newcomers the Sharks, Raiders, Cowboys and Wests Tigers all missing out on the finals.
The original plan was to expand in 2025 with two new teams coming in, but there are reports the NRL is looking to bring that...