The NRL is in danger of losing one of its biggest personality players in 2025 - The Flying Mullet.
Speedy Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is the number one target of cashed-up Catalans Dragons in France.
The Kiwi cult hero is a favourite with the fans in Auckland because of his fearless charges with the ball, his spectacular diving for tries - and THAT distinctive hairstyle.
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The 28-year-old - who began his NRL career 10 years ago with the Panthers - still has a year to run on his contract with the Warriors.
But the Auckland team may well let him go if he can pick up the lucrative three-year deal Catalans are prepared to offer.
"We were looking at Watene-Zelezniak and Daniel Tupou," a Catalans source told Wide World of Sports.
"Now Tupou has re-signed with the Roosters, we will be going all out for Watene-Zelezniak."
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UNSUNG HERO SEEKING NEW DEAL AT DRAGONS
Veteran forward Tom Eisenhuth is one of several big improvers at the Dragons this season - and his form may well earn him a contract extension.
Eisenhuth, 31, a former Panthers and Storm battler, is relishing being a forward leader at a club with less strength up front.
The former Junior Kangaroos front-rower doesn't get many headlines, but is an honest toiler and has been a regular in Shane Flanagan's team in his first season at the Red V.
He only came to the club on a one-year deal but don't be surprised if he is extended for 2025 in coming weeks.
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HIGH-PROFILE PLAYER IN HOT WATER
A well-known player is off with his teammates big time after sending VERY inappropriate texts to the young female relative of another player.
The whole team knows the story and are disgusted by the veteran player's actions.
It's a safe bet his stint at the club - and actually his entire career - may well be over at the end of this season.
KEARY CALL A BLESSING IN DISGUISE FOR ROOSTERS
The Roosters were very likely going to lose promising youngster Sandon Smith next season had veteran Luke Keary not made the decision to retire.
Smith is quality - and plenty of clubs are desperate for halfback talent.
The 21-year-old's path to a regular top grade spot is being blocked by the established combination of Keary and Sam Walker.
Smith's manager has been inundated with inquiries about his client's future - but now that the opportunity is there with Keary retiring, Smith isn't going anywhere.
He will, however, be asking for an upgrade now he is set to be a starting playmaker for the club in 2025.
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