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Major coup, retention priorities and some luck: Why Dolphins’ breakthrough nears
Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader insists Kodi Nikorima still had a long-term future at the club, despite links connecting England halfback George Williams to a Redcliffe move. As marquee centre Herbie Farnworth extended his contract to the end of 2027, Reader declared the NRL’s newest outfit were on the cusp of emerging as premiership contenders. Farnworth’s retention takes him off the open market from November 1, prying him out of the grasp of the incoming Perth Bears. Reader suggested while there was a desire to keep the Englishman longer, the new broadcast deal beginning in 2028 would have salary cap ramifications for players to consider before cementing long-term intentions.