Bronson Xerri may seek an immediate release from the Bulldogs despite a 2027 contract, surprising teammates.
On Saturday afternoon, the NRL rumour mill was sent into overdrive when reports emerged that Bronson Xerri was considering walking out on the Bulldogs despite still being contracted until the end of 2027.
Seemingly out of nowhere, Code Sports revealed that the 25-year-old was poised to ask for an immediate release from the Bulldogs after being told he would be axed to reserve grade ahead of their Round 3 match against the Canberra Raiders.
While it has become normal for players to switch teams, it was the way that the news emerged that caught everyone by surprise, including the Bulldogs' current playing group.
"It probably caught me by surprise, I kind of didn't know about it," skipper Stephen Crichton said.
Here at foxsports.com.au, we look at what the future holds for Xerri as well as what the Bulldogs' future plans are.