Panthers coach Ivan Cleary denies rumors of Izack Tago's swap with Bronson Xerri, calling them baseless lies.
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says rumours of a potential player swap involving Izack Tago and Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri are merely "porky pies" and someone is "lying" about the situation.
It comes after a bombshell report on the weekend that Xerri wanted out of Canterbury because he was allegedly going to be dropped for this week's game against Canberra.
The Bulldogs have denied the report, and that's been supported by Cleary who wants the NRL to introduce a transfer window to avoid the constant contract speculation that dominates the headlines during the season.
"I did hear about that. Someone's lying," the veteran coach said on Monday morning.
"We love him (Tago) but someone has made up a lie. I know it's good for you guys (the media) because you get to run with it, but someone is telling porky pies.