Ahead of the 2024 season and his transfer to the St George Illawarra Dragons, the Canterbury Bulldogs have released Raymond Faitala-Mariner, who was connected to the Super League.
The three May brothers—Taylan May from the Penrith Panthers, Terrell May from the Sydney Roosters, and Tyrone May from Hull KR in Super League—are targets for the Bulldogs, who are in the process of rebuilding.
They have made some significant additions, and now that they have the salary cap flexibility to look for a replacement, they may be ready to make another.
After releasing Faitala-Mariner, the Bulldogs issued the following statement:
“Raymond Faitala-Mariner has been granted an immediate release from his contract with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
“The Club has agreed to terms with Faitala-Mariner, granting the release so he can take up an opportunity at another NRL Club.
“Faitala-Mariner has been a positive contributor to the Bulldogs both on and off the field. He has run out for the Club on 102 occasions and the Bulldogs would like to thank him for his hard work and commitment during his time at Belmore.
“The Club wishes him, and his family, all the best for the future.”
Canterbury set to move for Super League star
They had made a move for Siua Tauekiaho from the Catalans Dragons ahead of the 2024 season which fell apart after it was believed that this move was almost guaranteed.
He was set to agree a two-year deal with the Bulldogs but their salary cap situation caused delays as did the fact the Dragons would not release him until a move was secured for the Tongan international.
Then a failed medical ended the interest but now with salary cap space, the Bulldogs are set to consider their options for the 2024 season as well as the 2025 season.
