Oct 28th, 2019

Oct 28th, 2019

Cronulla are weighing up whether to 'do a Todd Carney' to controversial centre Josh Dugan in coming weeks.

The Sharks infamously sacked Carney when a photo of the former star half doing 'the bubbler' went viral in 2014, effectively ending his NRL career.

Carney subsequently sued the Sharks for wrongful dismissal and won an undisclosed payout in court.

Dugan got himself in strife in an altercation in Queensland during a holiday last weekend and also failed to report the incident to the club or NRL integrity unit.

The Sharks now find themselves under salary cap pressure and even before this latest incident, were trying to move the troubled centre on for next season.

I'm hearing that CCTV footage from the pub where the incident took place does not look good for Dugan.

And if he is found guilty and suspended by the integrity unit, the club could tear up his contract - despite the fact he was among the club's best players in 2019.

Cronulla Sharks star Josh Dugan (L) is on the outer at the club. (Getty)

KNIGHT SEEKING NEW CLUB

Unwanted Knights hooker Danny Levi was one of the stars of the World Nines - but still can't find a new club for 2020.

Levi is contracted to the Knights for another year but the club has made it plain that they want him to move on.

Levi is a talented dummy-half but his problem is that just about every team in the NRL has an established hooker.

As a result, he may have to look to Super League for a year or two before having another crack at the NRL.

Danny Levi (R) may be forced to play in the Super League. (Getty)

HOPPA WANTS OUT OF BRONCOS

Jamil Hopoate's management is putting out feelers for the young forward to leave the Broncos and return to Sydney.

A member of Tonga's squad in the recent World Nines, Hopoate moved to Brisbane this year and got his career back on the rails after spending nine months in jail in 2014 on an assault charge.

The 25-year-old son of former bad boy John Hopoate impressed head coach Anthony Seibold with his attitude and application and won a contract with the star-studded Broncos.

But he couldn't crack it for an NRL spot, spending his time in the Queensland Cup.

Hopoate still has a year to run on his Broncos contract but is homesick for his large family in Sydney and is talking with several NRL clubs.

Jamil Hopoate (R) training with his father John in 2015. (Sydney Morning Herald)

EX-TITAN EYES NRL COMEBACK

Former Titan Nathaniel Peteru is looking to make a return to the NRL after spending the last two years in England.

A giant 27-year-old Kiwi, Peteru debuted for the Titans in 2015 before moving to Leeds in Super League last year.

Injuries have made it tough for Peteru in the UK and he is looking to re-establish his career back in the NRL.

With several clubs searching for a bargain-basement big man to round off their 30-man squads, he should find a club in coming weeks.