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.
3. PNG Chiefs via Super League
If the Bears don't sign Fuller, the PNG Chiefs must.
While there may be more options on the market come 2028, the Chiefs can't bank on it.
Locking in Fuller now would be a statement signing for the NRL's newest franchise, but for the 28-year-old, this doesn't make sense.
He is off contract at the end of this season and the Chiefs' inaugural season is in 2028, meaning he'd be without a club for an entire season.
However, Fuller could take a page out of Toby Sexton's book, who is heading to the Super League for a season before returning for the Bears' inaugural campaign.
The Super League could prove valuable for Fuller though.
With consistent game time scarce at the Dolphins, the opportunity to play 80 minutes each week would only improve his game before returning to the NRL.
” 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 !
Why would we let go of CT and risk not getting a well enough replacement for him?