**JOSH Dugan’s NRL future just became a lot clearer.**
The St George Illawarra Dragons fullback looks destined to continue his career at another club, after the Red V admitted they are unable to meet his contract demands.
Dugan and the club have been involved in protracted contract negotiations and it seems they are well apart when it comes to a new deal.
Dragons’ Director of Rugby League Pathways Ian Millward admitted exactly that on the club’s website, hinting that Dugan would not have a future at the club, unless he changes his current demands.
“We’ve been in negotiations with Josh since November last season,” Millward explained in a video on the club’s website.
“It’s been an ongoing process, but we’ve been advised by his management that they have a rival club that has made a significant offer.
“They’re very high expectations for us to meet, both the length of the contract and the salary.
“We’re not in a position at the moment to meet those high expectations.”
That rival offer is believed to be from St George’s local rivals, Cronulla, and the deal is said to be over four years, at close to $1 million per season.
Fox Sports NRL reporter says he feels Dugan is just about out the door at the Dragons.
“The Dragons have essentially been blown out of the water,” Hooper told NRL Tonight.
“They are not going to compete with the offer from the Cronulla Sharks.
“Wait and see where Josh decides to go, but at the moment if it is about money, I think we’ll see him join the Sharks.”
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I'm so confused. Why would Cronulla go for Dugan if they have Holmes?
I wonder if Dugan does go to Cronulla, if we could get Holmes to break his contract and join us? Surely he would rather play fullback than centre/wing…?