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.

2. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

If the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs don't re-sign Connor Tracey, would Fuller be brought in as an immediate replacement?

It's hard to imagine the Bulldogs would let Tracey go in the first place but considering he hasn't been re-signed beyond the 2026 season, and with the aforementioned new clubs building their squads, it doesn't seem so far-fetched.

So, the question remains, would Phil Gould bring in the 28-year-old to continue the Bulldogs' charge to a premiership?

It doesn't seem extremely likely, considering the Bulldogs are trying to build a dynasty and would probably opt to put their faith in the younger Kade Dykes instead.

But bringing in Fuller as a second option wouldn't hurt, especially if Dykes doesn't perform from the beginning.

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 !