Utility Tuimoala Lolohea has been granted an immediate release from the last season and a half of his Vodafone Warriors contract enabling him to continue his career in Australia.

The 22-year-old farewelled his team-mates and staff at the club yesterday and wonโ€™t play this weekend.

He had been included on an extended bench for the Vodafone Warriorsโ€™ NRL encounter against Brisbane tonight and was also listed at fullback in the Intrust Super Premiership line-up to take on North Sydney.

โ€œTui and his management recently asked us for permission to talk to other clubs about a possible move and have since requested an early release from the rest of his contract,โ€ said Vodafone Warriors recruitment and development manager Tony Iro.

โ€œWe appreciate the service Tui has given the club and wish him all the best.โ€

Lolohea, who made his NRL debut in 2014, played 52 first-grade matches for the club. He scored 17 tries and kicked 18 goals for a total of 104 points.

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