According to 9News\u2019 Danny Weidler: \u201cBulldogs centre Matt Burton will head to November 1 as a 2028 free agent.<\/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 \u201cManager David Riolo sent a list of clients available to talk to from November 1 to clubs and Burton\u2019s name was on that list.\u201d<\/p>\n Burton played 23 games for the Bulldogs this season, scoring nine tries and 23 goals, with the Bulldogs finishing 12th.<\/p>\n The latest development comes after Burton recently said he will \u201csee what happens\u201d regarding his future amid constant speculation, adding he was open to \u201cplay anywhere\u201d, whether that be in the No.6 jersey or in another role.<\/p>\n BUNNIES $2M MOVE TO LOCK UP CORE<\/p>\n The Bunnies are expected to soon announce a huge retention win following reports they\u2019ve inked forward Tallis Duncan to a bumper multi-year deal.<\/p>\n Duncan, who can make a strong case for the NRL\u2019s most improved player in 2026, has always signalled a desire to stay put and it appears he\u2019ll get his wish.<\/p>\n According to CODE Sports<\/a>, the two parties have agreed to a deal worth north of $2 million plus ratchet clauses over three seasons.<\/p>\n Duncan would have been a hot commodity had he hit the open market on November 1, but Souths were never going to let that happen.<\/p>\n The 24-year-old will receive around $750,000 a season under the new deal per reports.<\/p>\n Souths are also expected to soon announce the re-signing of barnstorming forward David Fifita, who impressed in his first season for the club.<\/p>\n The versatile Jamie Humpherys is also on the verge of inking a new deal with Souths.<\/p>\n Regarding superstar Latrell Mitchell, the club are happy to park extension talks until next year.<\/p>\n That\u2019ll mean Mitchell will hit the open market in November and be able to negotiate with rival clubs if he wishes to. <\/p>\n The Bears are already preparing to throw the kitchen sink at Mitchell but it\u2019s unclear if he\u2019d entertain a move away from the Bunnies.<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n \u2018GO TOMORROW\u2019: Why Latrell\u2019s shock Bears switch makes sense amid $1.7m offer<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018UNANIMOUS ENDORSEMENT\u2019: PVL confirmed as rugby league\u2019s most powerful man<\/a><\/p>\n TALKING PTS: Roosters \u2018fuming\u2019 over brutal NRL call; late Panthers change tipped<\/a><\/p>\n Red hot Roosters reveal extra motivation | 07:56<\/p>\n RAIDERS\u2019 RADICAL PLAY FOR SUPERSTAR AMID BUSY WEEK FOR CLUB<\/p>\n The Raiders have upped the ante in their bid to keep Hudson Young in the nation\u2019s capital, with Canberra set to add another year to their initial big-money offer.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1790386334_532_poster-fallback.png\"\/)
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