The Bulldogs are battling the clock to re-sign tryscoring ace Bronson Xerri before November 1. Xerri, who returned from a four-year drugs ban in spectacular style for Canterbury this season, is under contract to the club until the end of 2025. But under NRL rules, if the Dogs don't extend him before the first of November, rival clubs can swoop and sign him for 2026 and beyond. With classy centres boasting genuine pace in short supply in the NRL, Xerri would be sure to attract interest around the league. "Bronson was great for us this year after so long out of the game and should be even better in 2025," Dogs general manager of football Phil Gould told Wide World of Sports. "We are aware of the situation with his contract and are moving on it. "He and his manager are in Dubai watching a fight and are back late this week and we will talk then." The 24-year-old centre burst onto the NRL scene with Cronulla in 2019, scoring 13 tries in 22 games in an impressive rookie season. But then came the downfall, when he tested positive to steroids, which he allegedly took to enable him to recover from a nagging injury. Xerri spent four years on the sidelines, with the Bulldogs taking somewhat of a gamble by bringing him back into the big league this season. But it worked a treat - after starting the season in NSW Cup, Xerri quickly worked his way into the Dogs' top side. He scored an impressive 10 tries in 19 games, showing pace, power and a graceful running style - and is now a wanted man by rival NRL clubs.
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