Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri is putting himself on the open market earlier than expected, with multiple reports saying the move is tied to broader interest and efforts by rival clubs to secure him before the NRL’s June 30 deadline. Across coverage from The Age, Brisbane Times and the Sydney Morning Herald, the same basic circumstances are described: Xerri is looking at an early exit from Belmore following a season marked by off-field and on-field drama. The reporting indicates that clubs are attempting to move quickly to improve their chances of landing the player ahead of June 30, when contractual timelines typically open options for players to negotiate. While the sources agree on his early availability and the timing pressure from rival teams, they do not specify a final destination or signing outcome. The articles frame the decision as an attempt by Xerri to control his next step in light of the turbulent period at the Bulldogs, while leaving open where he will play next if he reaches agreement with another club.