Dylan Napa. Former Origin star, former premiership winner.
It now looks very likely the former feared enforcer may enter 2022 without a contract.
I've been watching highlights of Napa in preparation for this and I can't believe we're even talking about the possibility he isn't being courted for next season.
That said, most of the highlights came before his move to the Bulldogs. Regardless of the outcome of contract discussions, it looks as though Napa will regret the decision to wear blue and white.
With all due respect to the current Dogs set up, they've dragged many former stars down to their level.
There's a real footballer left in Dylan Napa. He's not even 30. He's only two seasons removed from Origin football.
Surely there's a destination for the former Origin mainstay. We look at five possible options for 2022:
1. Brisbane Broncos
Since when does anything anyone says in Rugby League carry any weight? How many times have we seen teams rule themselves out only to then sign the player in question?
The Broncos have a superstar prop in Payne Haas. Thomas Flegler and Pat Carrigan are Origin-quality middles, but otherwise, they look a little thin up front.
I love the look of Jordan Riki and Kurt Capewell is a marvelous in, but with Alex Glenn retiring and John Asiata on the move there is certainly a spot available for Napa.
On the cheap and if used correctly I still believe Napa can make an impact.
I honestly still see the Broncos as the best fit for a player looking to redeem himself. That the Broncos ruled themselves out smacks as a negotiation ploy.
Haas is capable of big minutes but his damage is limited as he tires. Napa providing 10 minutes before halftime and five to ten after looks the perfect fit.
Let us know below where you believe Napa ends up. Or is his career coming to a close?
