The Dolphins have reportedly won a multi-club battle to retain enforcer Francis Molo, who is set to re-sign with the 17th NRL franchise.
According to Code Sports, Molo has agreed to sign a two-year contract extension worth a reported $1 million after joining the club midway through the 2025 season.
The 31-year-old reportedly fielded interest from three NRL rivals, while Super League clubs also made a play for his services.
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On the open market, the former Queensland Origin prop could have secured a deal worth around $650,000, meaning he has given up potentially $300,000 to remain at the Dolphins.
Molo reportedly believes the Dolphins are a genuine finals contender under Kristian Woolf and will now remain at the club until the end of the 2028 season.
Given he turns 32 in September, his latest deal could be the last of his rugby league career.
The former Dragons enforcer will return from a three-game suspension in Round 4 when the Redcliffe-based side take on their cross-town rivals the Broncos.
Molo has played 154 NRL games to date, having made his debut at the Broncos in 2014.
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