Herbie Farnworth has put pen-to-paper on a contract extension with the Dolphins just weeks before the November 1 free agency deadline.<\/p>\n
Arguably the best centre in the world, Farnworth would have received mass interest from rival clubs had he got to November 1 without re-upping given his original deal with the Dolphins ran through until the end of next season.<\/p>\n
However, the Dolphins astutely locked down Farnworth for one more season, meaning his deal has extended until the end of 2027 and keeping rival clubs at bay, including the incoming Perth Bears \u2026 for now.<\/p>\n
Every game LIVE with no ad-breaks in play on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n Farnworth was reportedly on a list of targets for the new expansion club, but Farnworth\u2019s extension means the Bears won\u2019t be able to make the game-breaking centre their marquee signing for 2027.<\/p>\n The price of the deal is unknown, but it could be anywhere near the $1 million mark given The Courier Mail <\/a>reported back in May that the Dolphins were preparing an extension that would make Farnworth the NRL\u2019s next million dollar player. <\/p>\n \u201cThis was an easy decision for me as I did not see myself going anywhere else,\u201d Farnworth said.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I look at the roster the club has built for the Dolphins, I am so excited about what this team can achieve in the next couple of seasons.<\/p>\n \u201cI believe we have the team to go with any other in the NRL and I can\u2019t wait to see what we can do.\u201d<\/p>\n Walsh among seven debutants for Ashes | 02:45<\/p>\n MORE GRAND FINAL NEWS<\/p>\n FREE AGENCY STATE OF PLAY: Every NRL\u2019s team\u2019s Nov 1 stars, potential targets<\/a><\/p>\n KANGAROOS: Kevvie\u2019s big blow as two big names OUT, replacements revealed<\/a><\/p>\n