Arguably one of the most electrifying fullbacks in the competition remains off contract beyond the 2026 season.

A late bloomer, Trai Fuller has evolved into the best backup fullback at any club, consistently performing when filling in for an absent Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
The 28-year-old has only made 16 appearances since his NRL debut in 2023 but has proven he has what it takes to be a starter in the league.

Part of the Dolphins program since he was a teenager, if Fuller were to leave his boyhood club, these five teams would definitely consider acquiring his services.

4. Perth Bears

The most likely destination for Fuller is Western Australia.

The Perth Bears' inaugural season is not far away, and the team is still without a specialist fullback despite their reported acquisition of utility back Nick Meaney.

They would be shooting themselves in the foot if they didn't try to sign Fuller.

Quality fullbacks on the market are a rare commodity in the NRL, and in the Bears' case, fullbacks off contract for the 2027 season.

Even if he isn't brought in as the starting fullback, Fuller proves immense value as a depth signing and could be left to battle it out with Meaney for the starting jersey.

2 COMMENTS

  1. ” A club cannot afford to carry only one first grade fullback, let alone a 21-year-old with only one game of NRL experience. ”

    That is why the Bulldogs should keep Connor Tracy, rather than letting him go and taking a punt on (perennially injured) Kade Dykes – two games from four years !