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NRL Transfers: Manly make move on Josh Aloiai, Reimis Smith off to the Storm
Michael Carayannis, News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
November 12, 2020 6:47pm
Manly have identified Wests Tigers forward Josh Aloiai as a potential replacement for representative prop Addin Fonua-Blake, who suddenly quit the club at season’s end.
Aloiai, who celebrated his 25th birthday on Wednesday, is off-contract at the end of 2021 but is now free to negotiate with rival clubs for 2022.
It is understood the Sea Eagles have started discussions with Aloiai and have him at the top of their list as they look at bolstering their front-row stocks after Fonua-Blake cut his contract short to join the Warriors.
While discussions have centred around 2022, the Sea Eagles could accommodate Aloiai as early as next season. Aloiai just completed the first year of a new two year deal inked last year and has represented Samoa in two Tests.
He has made 90 appearances for the Tigers since making his first grade debut in 2016.
The Sea Eagles have also expressed an interest in bringing Aloiai’s teammate Luke Garner back to the club.
Michael Carayannis, News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
November 12, 2020 6:47pm
Manly have identified Wests Tigers forward Josh Aloiai as a potential replacement for representative prop Addin Fonua-Blake, who suddenly quit the club at season’s end.
Aloiai, who celebrated his 25th birthday on Wednesday, is off-contract at the end of 2021 but is now free to negotiate with rival clubs for 2022.
It is understood the Sea Eagles have started discussions with Aloiai and have him at the top of their list as they look at bolstering their front-row stocks after Fonua-Blake cut his contract short to join the Warriors.
While discussions have centred around 2022, the Sea Eagles could accommodate Aloiai as early as next season. Aloiai just completed the first year of a new two year deal inked last year and has represented Samoa in two Tests.
He has made 90 appearances for the Tigers since making his first grade debut in 2016.
The Sea Eagles have also expressed an interest in bringing Aloiai’s teammate Luke Garner back to the club.