Teenage star Joseph Suaalii was set on joining the Rabbitohs but both parties have entered a dividing line after he angered officials during the negotiation process, per WWOS.
The six-foot-three, 17-year old who previously played for the South Sydney juniors, insisted on get-out clauses during official talks, rapidly decreasing his chance of an NRL debut with the Bunnies.
With the Rabbitohs prepared to throw over $1 million dollars into a contract for the youngster, they are now shifting with an attempt to use that money on Storm champion Josh Addo-Carr.
The club believes Addo-Carr would thrive due to the prominent indigenous culture at the club and would strengthen their backline, that is already one of the best in the league, if they were successful in signing the 'Foxx'.
Melbourne, however, want a player in return for the 25-year-old if he were to break his contract.
The Rabbitohs are already considering offering up Jaxson Paulo or James Roberts, who unfortunately only played six games this year due to injury.
Teen freak Joseph Suaalii is an absolute unit (check out those shorts ๐)
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— Telegraph Sport (@telegraph_sport) October 1, 2020
Joseph Suaalii has been in the centre of a battle between union and league, with NRL clubs and Rugby Australia jostling to secure the 17-year-old's signature.
His management might've made a big mistake in their latest negotiations though.https://t.co/UUwveic4qr #NRL #9WWOS
— NRL on Nine (@NRLonNine) September 17, 2020
"Maybe look at a shorter contract, prove yourself and then., lock in a longer contract after that.. give yourself a chance to play and enjoy your Rugby now." @mattburke710's advice for a seemingly indecisive Joseph Suaalii.
๐๏ธ: https://t.co/n3slouyW03 pic.twitter.com/WhqNx97EMk— The Big Sports Breakfast (@BigSportsBrekky) September 17, 2020