There must be a better way: Parramatta-bound Kieran Foran (left) has called for a review of the player transfer system. Credit:Getty Images

"I just think having to do your contract at the start of the year when you still have a year to run, I don't think it is right. You should be able to play your footy and concentrate on your team and your footy. I don't know what the solution is or when you do it, whether it is mid-year or a three-week gap at the end of the season.

"I just think there should be something where your main focus at the start of the season isn't your contract when you're trying to put your best foot forward for your club. You have to make a decision even though you still know you have a year to play. Like I said, I don't think the current system is right and they need to have a look at it. Ask the fans or do something like that and try to get a solution for it because I don't believe it is right."

Foran remains in doubt for Friday night's blockbuster against Canterbury at Brookvale Oval. Should he play, he will be going up against one of his suitors. Bulldogs coach Des Hasler, who handed Foran his NRL debut, made a compelling case for a reunion at the 'Family Club'. Hasler has a knack for getting his man, but it's the second time the 24 year old turned him down after almost signing with the Bulldogs when he was last off contract.

"I have a huge opinion of Dessie, I think everyone knows that," he said.