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Dragons eye Jack Bostock if Dolphins winger becomes a free agent
St George Illawarra plans to pursue Jack Bostock if he becomes available in November.
Bostock is a 24-year-old outside back who plays for the Dolphins and has earned a place in Australia’s World Cup squad.
His contract could make him a free agent on November 1 if he does not re-sign with the Dolphins by the end of October.
The Dragons want to add a leading outside back for 2028, and Bostock previously played in the club’s junior system.
The Dolphins are also trying to keep Bostock, while negotiating with fellow star Herbie Farnworth.
Bostock said his manager and the Dolphins are working through his future, but he has not decided whether he wants to stay in Brisbane.
For now, he says his focus is Australia’s World Cup campaign, which begins against New Zealand in Sydney on Thursday.
St George Illawarra plans to pursue Jack Bostock if the Dolphins winger becomes a free agent on November 1.
Bostock is one of 11 Australian stars whose contracts are due to expire unless they re-sign with their clubs before the end of October.
The 24-year-old is coming off a strong Dolphins season that included a State of Origin debut and a preliminary finals appearance.
The Dolphins want to retain Bostock, while the Dragons are targeting a marquee outside back for 2028.
Bostock said his future was still being discussed with his manager and the Dolphins, and that his focus was on the Kangaroos.
- Who
- St George Illawarra and Dolphins winger Jack Bostock.
- What
- The Dragons plan to pursue Bostock if he becomes a free agent.
- When
- The Dragons could make a move if Bostock is available from November 1; they are seeking an outside back for 2028.
- Where
- Bostock plays for the Dolphins, based in Brisbane; the Dragons have a Wollongong training base.
- Why
- The Dragons want to sign a marquee outside back, and Bostock is a priority if available.
St George Illawarra Dragons
Dolphins
Signing target
St George Illawarra Dragons
The Dragons will make Bostock a priority if he becomes available.
Dolphins
The Dolphins are desperate to retain Bostock.
Bostock and 10 other Australian stars are due to become free agents unless they re-sign with their clubs.
The SMH reported the Dragons intend to pursue Bostock if he becomes available.
Bostock is set to make his international debut against New Zealand in Sydney.
- Age
- 24
- Potential free agency
- November 1
- Dragons’ target year
- 2028
- Australian stars nearing free agency
- 11
- Bostock’s recent season
- Dolphins season included a State of Origin debut and a preliminary finals appearance
What people are saying
It’s still getting figured out now with my manager and the Dolphins
I’m not too sure just yet, but I definitely do want to chat to the Dolphins and get that all rolling.
My sole focus and sole purpose being in here is playing good for the Kangaroos and hopefully winning the World Cup.
Sources
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