{"id":336877,"date":"2026-03-19T05:07:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T05:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/336877\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T05:07:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T05:07:09","slug":"benji-marshall-responds-to-bronson-xerri-links-warriors-new-mitch-barnett-swap-target-for-brisbane-broncos-patrick-carrigan-wants-pay-rise-after-payne-haas-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/336877\/","title":{"rendered":"Benji Marshall responds to Bronson Xerri links, Warriors new Mitch Barnett swap target for Brisbane Broncos, Patrick Carrigan wants pay rise after Payne Haas exit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Benji Marshall has shut down reports linking the Wests Tigers<\/a> to agitated Canterbury Bulldogs star centre Bronson Xerri.<\/p>\n

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Since it was revealed that Xerri was reportedly unhappy at the Bulldogs and subsequently dropped to the NSW Cup, he has been linked with multiple teams, including the Eels and Storm.<\/p>\n

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Another team that also found itself linked to Xerri was the Tigers.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou guys mentioned some clubs earlier (Eels, Storm, Dragons, Sea Eagles) and the Tigers are also monitoring the situation,\u201d Code Sports\u2019 Dave Riccio revealed on NRL360<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, this was shut down by coach Benji Marshall when the topic came up at a press conference on Thursday – as well as a possible move for Cowboys fullback star Scott Drinkwater.<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t really want to get into it and I don\u2019t talk about recruitment publicly,\u201d Marshall said on Thursday.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like Bronson and he\u2019s a really good kid, really good footy player but we\u2019re not looking at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like Drinkwater, really good player but we\u2019ve got a fullback and we\u2019re not looking at Drinkwater either.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat baffles me is we get thrown into these things and become a part of the story that\u2019s not our story, so let\u2019s just stop it there.\u201d<\/p>\n

WARRIORS NO.1 TARGET REVEALED<\/p>\n

The Warriors have reportedly identified recent Brisbane Broncos recruit Grant Anderson as their target in a potential swap deal involving star prop Mitch Barnett. <\/p>\n

NSW Origin star Barnett\u2019s two-year deal with the Broncos \u2014 with an option for a third \u2014 is dependent on the Warriors getting a player in return. <\/p>\n

The Courier Mail reported<\/a> Anderson is the Warriors\u2019 new number one target after the Broncos apparently blocked a play for young gun centre Antonio Verhoeven. <\/p>\n

Anderson, 26, scored 23 tries in 50 games for the Melbourne Storm and he\u2019s been named to make his Broncos debut against his former club on Friday night having join the club this season.<\/p>\n

The Warriors are keen to strengthen their outside backs but Warriors\u2019 chief executive Cameron George pleaded for a measured approach from both clubs. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re just not going to take anybody,\u201d George said.<\/p>\n

\u201c… Both clubs are being very reasonable and fair. We know we\u2019re not going to get a $1 million player out of them, but at the same time, it\u2019s all part of the business, and the Broncos know a deal has to be done. <\/p>\n

Grant Anderson is in the Warriors sights.Source: Supplied Source Known<\/p>\n

George also confirmed that the Warriors have space in their full-time squad for an immediate switch. <\/p>\n

\u201cYes, absolutely, there is the opportunity to accommodate someone this year and beyond,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe are just waiting on the Broncos to confirm what that could look like. We\u2019re not letting Mitch go this year, but if they (Broncos) need to consider (releasing) a player for this year, we are open to suggestions.\u201d<\/p>\n

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BRONCOS STAR WANTS PAY RISE AFTER HAAS EXIT AS PNG CHIEFS CIRCLE<\/p>\n

Brisbane Broncos star Patrick Carrigan reportedly wants a pay rise when Payne Haas leaves the club with the representative forward looking to take advantage of his teammate\u2019s exit. <\/p>\n

Carrigan is on a reported $825,000 a season, significantly less than the Maroons and Kangaroos star could command on the open market. <\/p>\n

Haas\u2019 switch to the Rabbitohs on a three-year deal in 2027 is set to free up $1 million in the Broncos\u2019 salary cap and Carrigan sees it as an opportunity to get a deserved upgrade. <\/p>\n

The 28-year-old is contracted until the end of the 2028 season but he has the ability to seek an upgrade from the Broncos.<\/p>\n

The Courier Mail\u2019s Pete Badel revealed on NRL 360 on Wednesday that Carrigan could become the club\u2019s next $1 million player from next season alongside join Reece Walsh and Ezra Mam. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s off contract at the end of 2028 but the interesting thing is Payne Haas is going to Souths at the end of the year, leaving a massive void (in the salary cap),\u201d Badel said on NRL 360.<\/p>\n

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\u201cCarrigan is on about $825,000 I\u2019m told. I would argue that\u2019s slightly unders for a guy of his ability. I believe he\u2019s almost a $1 million player at some clubs.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis management will talk to the Broncos in the coming months about a pay rise. He\u2019s happy at the Broncos but he wants a top up. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s the captain in waiting too so you almost have to factor that in. You\u2019d assume he\u2019s a $1 million player or close enough to.\u201d <\/p>\n

The move comes after Carrigan put the Broncos on notice<\/a> when asked whether he would entertain a move to the PNG Chiefs when they enter the competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou never rule it out \u2026 It\u2019s a business. You learn how this game goes,\u201d Carrigan said.<\/p>\n

Bulldogs legend Braith Anasta said it was deliberate tactic to mention the NRL\u2019s incoming 18th side.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the end of the day it is a business and he put it out there. You\u2019ve got to leverage.\u201d Anasta said,[.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOff the back of Payne Haas, he knows they can\u2019t afford to lose him,\u201d Michael Carayannis added.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey need to upgrade him, get it done and it takes that pressure off with Payne Haas leaving.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carrigan has scored four tries in 132 games for the Broncos since his debut in 2019, including two Grand Finals and a premiership in 2025, while he has played 12 Origins for Queensland and 14 Tests for the Australia to date. <\/p>\n

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WARRIORS VETERAN EYES RETURN TO SYDNEY AS MULTIPLE CLUBS CIRCLE<\/p>\n

Warriors veteran Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is reportedly eyeing a return to Sydney as multiple clubs circle the former Roosters premiership winner. <\/p>\n

Newscorp reported several Sydney clubs are already showing interest, particularly those in need of experienced outside backs who can bring leadership and consistency.<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old was reported to be joining rebel rugby union competition R360, but it has been delayed until 2028, if it gets off the ground at all, which could be too late for Tuivasa-Sheck. <\/p>\n

The Warriors are unlikely to extend Tuivasa-Sheck, who has fallen behind Charnze nicoll-Klokstad and Taine Tuaupiki in the fullback pecking order. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the club is set to sign Storm star Will Warbrick to partner Dallin Watene-Zelezniak on the wing, with Alofiana Khan-Pereira also on their books. <\/p>\n

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck could be headed back to the Roosters.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n

Tuivasa-Sheck has scored 75 tries in 234 games for the Roosters and Warriors since his debut in 2012 and won a title in 2013 with the Tri-colours. <\/p>\n

The dual international has also played 20 Tests for the Kiwis and three Tests for the All Blacks as well as five Tests for Samoa after switching allegiance in rugby league in 2024. <\/p>\n

A fairytale reunion at the Roosters could be on the cards if he wants to finish his career where it started, with Daniel Tupou coming to the end of his career and likely to hang up the boots in 2026 or 2027. <\/p>\n

The Roosters have signed Reuben Garrick from Manly, but also lose Mark Nawaqanitawase back to rugby union in 2027. <\/p>\n

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