Unwanted Newcastle Knights centre Joey Leilua could be playing for the Canberra Raiders as early as next weekend, with David Shillington being mooted as part of a trade deal.
Knights chief executive Matt Gidley said the club was considering "whole range" of recruitment options before the June 30 transfer deadline, including a fast-tracked release for Leilua.
After Knights officials held a strategy meeting on Friday, at which recruitment and retention was a focal point, it now appears Leilua could be released within days.
If he signs with Canberra, he could be playing against his current teammates within a month, when the Raiders host Newcastle on July 10.
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Topic: Leilua's early release to Raiders may happen
