Salmon has signed with the Canterbury Bulldogs for the 2024 season, where he will compete for a berth in the second row. Despite criticism of Canterbury’s recruitment method, Salmon stated before the Christmas break that he will compete for a second-row berth rather than settle for a utility role.
Salmon, a former half, was a vital piece in Penrith’s three-peat of premierships, but with a tightened wage budget and a stronger offer from the Bulldogs on the table, the versatile 24-year-old decided to start new in 2024.
Salmon joins other ex-Penrith players Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau, who are currently at the club, and Stephen Crichton, who will join him in 2024.
Salmon, a former half, was a vital piece in Penrith’s three-peat of premierships, but with a tightened wage budget and a stronger offer from the Bulldogs on the table, the versatile 24-year-old decided to start new in 2024.
Salmon joins other ex-Penrith players Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau, who are currently at the club, and Stephen Crichton, who will join him in 2024.
The club, however, have weighed up an offer to bring Luai to Belmore in 2025, although it’s believed the Wests Tigers are favourites to secure the New South Wales State of Origin five-eighth’s signature.
Luai had reportedly told those close to him he had already decided to leave the Panthers, having wanted to make a decision before he returned to pre-season training in mid-December, however, no announcement has been made yet with Penrith reportedly increasing their offer at the 11th hour in a bid to retain the five-eighth.
It’s understood the difference in money between the Bulldogs and Tigers could total around $300,000 per year, while it’s unclear how much money has been offered by the Bulldogs, or whether an official deal has landed on the negotiating table of Luai’s management.
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