Dragons centre Tim Lafai is set to return to the Bulldogs, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.
Lafai is reportedly frustrated by a lack of opportunities at the Red V and will follow the lead of James Graham and Issac Luke in exiting the club in recent weeks.
If the Dragons can reach a termination before Tuesday's teams are announced, he could face off against his old side in next Saturday's clash at WIN Stadium.
Lafai begun his career at the Bulldogs, playing 74 first-grade games from 2011-2015.
His deal with Canterbury would be for the rest of the 2020 season, with the potential for a longer agreement.
The Bulldogs are keen to lock away off-contract stars Adam Elliott and Kieran Foran and looking to pry Canberra's Nick Cotric.
Canterbury are coming off a 26-8 loss to the Broncos on the weekend.
Tim Lafai must have had a dummy spit if he is frustrated by so called lack of first grade opportunities. He started the season in first grade and got injured, and after his recovery he’s had to bide his time for an opportunity. He’s not so special that he can expect to come straight back into first grade either, and needs to accept that he has competition for a centre spot.
If he’s going back to the Bulldogs I would say to him “Thanks for the past 4 and a bit years Tim, you played some great footy for the Dragons but we are moving on, and this is your opportunity to do the same”.
Why would the dogs waste money on this flog?
They need quality players.
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He’s nothing special that’s for sure kelby. But we need some experienced players for depth because we have none. He’d be cheap I’d imagine and if he doesn’t perform this year no contract for 2021.