Aug 30th, 2018

Aug 30th, 2018

The Cowboys have taken the first step in rebuilding for 2019 by signing promising Broncos centre Tom Opacic.

An athletic ball-runner, the 23-year-old announced he had re-signed with the Broncos only weeks ago.

But WWOS has learned that after some backroom dealings, the Broncos have decided to release him from his contract and allow him to switch to the struggling Cowboys.

With James Roberts and Jordan Kahu firmly entrenched in the centres for the Broncos, Opacic’s chances have been few and far between since he debuted at NRL level in 2016.

But with the Cowboys set to release Kane Linnett, Antonio Winterstein and Lachlan Coote from their outside backs for 2019, his pathway to the top looks far more promising under Paul Green.

He is the Cowboys’ first ‘name’ signing for next season but the club is unlikely to announce his acquisition until after the weekend.