The strongest indication Foran will be on the move from the Warriors is that he has engaged a player agent, Sam Ayoub, the man who has guided the career of the game's best player, Johnathan Thurston. Foran had been reluctant to use an agent since splitting with his long-time management group, SFX. Ayoub has known Foran since he was a teenager. Ayoub has a good relationship with all clubs, but he knows that the biggest consideration for Foran is family. The problem for the Bulldogs is the salary cap. Their off-contract players are an endangered species. This column first revealed Josh Reynolds was being shopped around and that Cronulla was a potential home. Sharks coach Shane Flanagan has confirmed his interest and even had Reynolds at his house to discuss his future. The Dogs say the door is not shut on Reynolds, but they aren't impressing the five-eighth with their desire to keep him. In recent days, a host of big-name players have been linked with moves away from the Bulldogs. The most concerning is skipper James Graham. He is a favourite of Hasler, and vice-versa. Graham has mixed support above Hasler, and that counts against him.

At this point, there has been no official contact with Graham or his manger, David Riolo, to look for a new deal. But be sure Riolo would have a plan B in the works. He is too experienced not to be making some subtle inquiries. Rules of engagement: Darryl Brohman, Paul Vautin and Beau Ryan help celebrate Erin Molan’s engagement. Cronk in demand on and off field For the most considered and stately player in the NRL, it was fitting Cooper Cronk made his biggest career call in the shadows of Kirribilli House. With Sydney-based girlfriend Tara Rushton living on the north side of the Harbour Bridge it was where his relationship blossomed and where he often met up with his agent, George Mimis. Mimis and Cronk would discuss plans for Cronk's future. Contacts of this column even spied Des Hasler talking to the pair at one meeting some time ago. Hasler was living in the area at the time and I was assured, it was a coincidence. But in recent weeks the chats have been about moving to Sydney.

I understand that a recent Kirribilli cafe conversation was all about planning Cronk's exit from the Storm. I asked Mimis to expand, but all I could glean was that, out of respect, they needed to give Melbourne an answer so the club could start planning for the future. The first indication that Cronk's future was not certain came in his contract: it was for one year with a one-year option in Cronk's favour. And, according to insiders at Fox Sports, Cronk has a two-year deal, which can be renegotiated after one year if his circumstances change. His delivery at his media conference was just right – respectful, but with emotion seeping into his words. It's no wonder he is looked upon as a future media talent. Storm insiders say he is a darling of the corporate set; business leaders – big-time executives – want a piece of Cronk. His story is an inspirational one. He has extracted every single ounce of talent out of his body by working harder and smarter than anyone else in his position. And that is what will aid him in the next stage of his career.

Hasler and Penrith supremo Phil Gould have cast serious doubt about Cronk playing again. He has nothing to prove and has options everywhere outside the game. On the Ben Hunt scale, he's a $1.5million-a-year player. But Cronk won't play for money. He is not driven by that. He never has been. Fergo one to go? The issue for the Roosters when it comes to James Tedesco, or with any other million-dollar offer they want to make, is who they will have to move on. They have a big-name back off contract in Blake Ferguson. He was the player of the Kangaroo tour and, in theory, can command big dollars. But this column isn't sure the Roosters will fork out massive money for him. The club won't talk about negotiations with Ferguson. There are also suggestions Newcastle are keen on Shaun Kenny-Dowall.

How far did the Roosters get when they were talking to Tedesco last time he was an option? They even met with his father to discuss the merits of the club. All in day's work With a new coach joining the club and players busting to get out, Tigers chief executive Justin Pascoe could claim to be the busiest man in rugby league. But that title goes to George Mimis. Mimis did deals for two coaches, Ivan Cleary and Des Hasler, in the space of 24 hours, and oversaw the Cooper Cronk announcement. There was a high point for another of his clients when Yvonne Sampson announced her engagement to Nine political reporter Chris O'Keefe. And Sampson's former colleague Erin Molan also said yes when her police officer partner Sean Ogilvy popped the question. The 'big' house

They've been among the most talked about players in the NRL: three of the Tigers "big four" of James Tedesco, Mitchell Moses and Luke Brooks. And while they won't be playing together for much longer, their bond will remain. The three players are moving in to a house together in a plush western Sydney suburb. Eagles rock The situation at Manly is ready to boil over at any moment. There have been some behind-the-scenes meetings during the past week, and those close to the matter say it's going to bubble over again. Poor 'losers' Ben Elias is a better businessman than he was a footballer — and he was tremendous player. One of his regular catch-ups is with "Mr Meriton" Harry Triguboff, one of Australia's wealthiest people. I asked Benny if he has been badgering Triguboff to get involved with the Tigers again. Elias says he has been asking, but without success. "Harry is a very strong and successful person," Elias said. "Harry always says, 'I don't want to hang around losers'."

Blues brother We told you last week about rising young star Douglas Levi, the cousin of Andrew Fifita, who is considered a superstar of the future. He's just been picked in the NSW under-16s Origin squad. Big future: Sharks junior Douglas Levi. Credit:Steve Montgomery / OurFootyTeam.com Cleary's fine mess Ivan Cleary had a rough initiation at Wests Tigers. He was sprung by cameras when he was at an inner-west pool on the morning he was having his first meeting with the players. But it got worse when he returned to his car and found he'd copped a hefty parking fine.

Welcome back Ivan. Stop the press Interesting that a week after Wayne Bennett was "papped" with his smiling partner by a photographer he is in negotiations to be a paid columnist with News Corp. This is a media organisation he had banned a week or two back. Got to love a man who sticks to his principles. Hopefully he will donate any earnings to a worthy cause. Danny Weidler is a reporter with Nine news.