Bulldogs grant forward immediate release
He will join his fourth club.
www.zerotackle.comHere’s the latest on Daniel Suluka-Fifita and his Bulldogs situation.
Core update
- Daniel Suluka-Fifita has been granted an immediate release from the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs to take up a Super League opportunity. The club confirmed the release and thanked him for his efforts, noting he will join a Super League club [source indicates St Helens as the destination]. This marks a departure from his Bulldogs stint that began in 2024 and included limited NRL playing time since his signing.[1][3][4][6]
Context and timeline
- Signing with the Bulldogs: Suluka-Fifita joined in 2024, signing a two-year term and joining the squad during the 2024 season as he recovered from ACL injury, with a return anticipated in 2025.[4]
- Bulldogs performance: He made his NRL debut in 2025 after recovery, contributing as a front-rower, and re-signing efforts occurred in 2025 to extend through 2026.[5][6]
- Imminent move: In 2026, reports surfaced about a potential immediate switch to the English Super League, with St Helens linked as the destination; this followed the Bulldogs’ decision to grant him an immediate release.[3][7]
What this means for Suluka-Fifita
- Short-term: He exits Belmore mid-contract to pursue opportunities overseas, specifically the Super League, which is common for players seeking more game time or new challenges.[3]
- Long-term: The move could provide a fresh start and potentially more minutes or a different role in a new league, depending on the terms of the transfer and his fitness/background from prior ACL recovery.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact club confirmation and provide a brief summary of the terms (length of contract, quota status, and any return windows) from the Bulldogs’ release statement and St Helens’ confirmation, and I can also set up a quick timeline chart showing his signing, injuries, and release dates. Would you like that?