THE CONTRACT SHOW: Canterbury forward to turn down NRL rival + latest player departures

THE CONTRACT SHOW: Canterbury forward to turn down NRL rival + latest player departures

Author: Zero Tackle September 8, 2026 Duration: 25:50

The season of NRL player departures is here, with as many five clubs confirming long lists of exits as delistings and transfer moves are locked in. A Melbourne star, aNew Zealand playmaker and a North Queensland forward are all set to test the open market, while a Parramatta veteran looks set to remain an Eel. In a Zero Tackle exclusive, a key piece at Canterbury is expected to turn down PNG’s advances, while the boys look at the issue with Jarome Luai’s move to the Eels, and the state of the Warriors’ squad build.


⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Intro

01:45 Done Deals

08:46 On The Move

12:00 The Whispers

15:36 Burning Question

21:10 State of Play: Warriors

25:02 What's Coming up?


Recorded on 08/09/2026


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