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The Broncos reportedly turned down the services of Panthers forward Luke Garner after he was shopped to the Brisbane club.
That is according to The Daily Telegraph, who are reporting Broncos powerbrokers have been on the lookout for backrowers.
Their transfer moves come after a hamstring injury to Brendan Piakura and the loss of Kurt Capewell to the Warriors in the off-season.
Brisbane bosses reportedly identified three targets, including Cowboys gun Jack Gosiewski, before Garner’s management approached the club.
Garner is off contract at the season’s end and it remains to be seen if he will be extended to remain at the foot of the mountain.
The Broncos reportedly baulked at his asking price, which was said to be over $300,000 per-season.
Gosiewski is reportedly the most likely man Kevin Walters could sign however he needs to have a request for an immediate release approved.
The Sydney Roosters are reportedly discussing making a play for former Origin star and Knights centre Dane Gagai for 2025 and beyond.
WWOS’ Danny Weidler reported the Roosters are considering signing the veteran back who is off contract with the Knights at the end of this season.
The Roosters are looking for replacements for star centre pair Joseph Suaalii and Joey Manu, who will join rugby union next year.
The 33-year-old is keen to play on and wants the security of a multi-year deal, which could work in the Roosters’ favour.
The Knights are keen to keep Gagai, but are possibly looking at only a one-year deal.
Either way, Gagai is looking at taking a payt cut be it at the Knights or a new club if he wants to play on as he is on around $750,000 a year currently.
The Roosters are still only discussing Gagai’s signature internally as they want experience to pair with youth in such a crucial position.
Gagai has scored 78 tries in 274 NRL games for the Broncos, Knights and Rabbitohs as well as 22 Origins for the Maroons and seven Tests for the Kangaroos.
