Tigers set to land ex-Bronco Ofahengaue

Joe Ofahengaue’s Red Hill exit is imminent after the former Queensland forward changed his social media bio to ‘ex-Brisbane Broncos player’.

In a sure sign the 25-year-old is set to depart the club, Ofahenague’s Instagram update has come before the Broncos could confirm his NRL release.

But once approved, the Wests Tigers will announce the 25-year-old will join the NRL club on a multi-year deal after releasing Josh Aloiai to Manly.

Once Ofahenague’s release is confirmed, it will open the door for the Broncos to announce the signing of North Queensland utility John Asiata on what is understood to be a one-year deal.

The transfers are set to be confirmed on Saturday, continuing a string of movements in the NRL market.

The signing of Aloiai will fill a hole in the Sea Eagles’ pack left by international prop Addin Fonua-Blake, who has been released to the Warriors.

And it will come after the club secured two of the brightest young wingers in the NRL for next season.

St George Illawarra released highly-rated winger Jason Saab from the final two years of his contract to take up a three-year deal with the Sea Eagles.

The move was made official on Friday morning after months of speculation surrounding the future of the 20-year-old.

After playing seven NRL games with the Dragons and announcing himself as a future representative player, Saab won his long-term battle with the club to secure a release.

A player swap was originally explored between the clubs but the Dragons finally settled on an undisclosed transfer fee paid by the Sea Eagles.

Saab will start training with Manly next week.

It’s understood Saab was angling for a release to a Sydney-based club for personal reasons.

The commute from his home in Greystanes to Wollongong was a contributing factor.

However, joining the Sea Eagles will not save him much time as the trip north to Narrabeen from Sydney’s west takes more than an hour.

Regardless, it’s a huge win for the Sea Eagles who also picked up Christian Tuipulotu in their recruitment blitz.

The young winger made his debut for the Sydney Roosters earlier this year and has been signed by Des Hasler on a four-year deal.

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