NRL 2022: Dolphins make play for teen Broncos star Karl Oloapu

Karl Oloapu, 17, is a rugby league star at Redcliffe. He was named player of the tournament at the Australian Schoolboys Championships. Olaapus is contracted to the Broncos until the end of 2025. His management requested a release from the contract, but the club refused. The Dolphins are the NRL's new expansion club. They are planning to launch in 2023. Broncos are unhappy with the Dolphins' pursuit of Deine Mariner. Dolphins CEO Terry Reader denies breaking any rules. The Melbourne Storm complained to NRL about the pursuit. of Origin star Cameron Munster.

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was released from his contract with North Queensland to join the Dolphins for their NRL launch in 2023. Wayne Bennett is tipping big things for the Cairns product. Tabiai Fidows wants to play full-time in first grade. Darius Boyd played under Bennett at the Broncos and Kangaroos. Bennett hopes Tabaia-fidos can follow in Boyd's footsteps. The 21-year-old Cairdens product can play centre, fullback and wing. He was given first crack at North Qld’s No. 1 jersey this year before Scott Drinkwater took over.

Gorden Tallis and Kate Jones are taking part in a Family LeagueTag day on Sunday. The program is open to kids (5-15) and their parents. It's a tag version of rugby league. Parents are not allowed to score. The pilot program runs every Sunday for the remainder of October at Purtell Park in Bardon.

Herman Ese’ese has signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins. The Titans offered him a two-years contract. He refused and will join the NRL's 17th franchise next season. Four Central Queensland Capras rookies have been signed by the team.

Justis Huni is preparing for the biggest fight of his career. He is targeting a world title in 2023. Mairis Briedis lost his world-title belt to Hun's stablemate Jai Opetaia in July. Biedis will fight Hun on March 4 at Brisbane's Nissan Arena.