Warriors on the verge of signing Bulldogs winger
The Warriors are in need of a winger to replace
Former New Zealand Test captain Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is on the verge of joining the Warriors for the rest of the season.
The Daily Telegraph’s Phil Rothfield reports the Bulldogs are keen to let go of the 25-year-old winger, but a deal will only be agreed with the Warriors if the Bulldogs contribute to his bulging salary.
Watene-Zelezniak has one year left on his deal and is expected to earn $800,000 next season, which the Warriors believe will be subsidized by the Bulldogs.
In nine appearances for the Bulldogs in 2021, the Kiwi international has scored five tries.
The Warriors are looking for a winger to replace Ken Maumalo, who has signed with the Wests Tigers.
Watene-Zelezniak joins the Bulldogs from the Penrith Panthers in 2019 and has played 37 games in three seasons.
The Tigers were interested in Canterbury’s winger before Maumalo became eligible to work with New Zealand national coach Michael Maguire.
Watene-Zelezniak is an ideal match for Nathan Brown’s team since his speed and leadership are characteristics of his game. Brown sees fit for the Warriors’ new style.
