Sep 2nd, 2019

Sep 2nd, 2019

The Wests Tigers are in danger of losing star centre Esan Marsters next season.

The Kiwi Test ace is under contract for 2020 but has told those close to him he wants a release, with both the Cowboys and Bulldogs ready to swoop.

The 23-year-old, who played every game for the Tigers last season and was the club's top pointscorer, is a frustrated footballer.

Marsters is a specialist right side centre - although he has played some recent games on the left edge - and sees little football with the Tigers principally a team that attacks down the left side.

The strong centre is the Tigers' equal top tryscorer (nine) with fullback Corey Thompson this season, but believes he can do better with more ball.

Last Sunday's big win over the Dragons summed up Marsters' dilemma - he barely saw the ball, whereas his teammate Paul Momirovski bagged three tries on the opposite side of the field.

If Marsters does leave, expect the Tigers to go all out for sacked Knights centre Jesse Ramien.

Esan Marsters (R) wants out of Wests Tigers. (Getty)

MANLY TO RE-SIGN BIG IMPROVER

Some good news for Manly fans in the wake of last Saturday night's costly loss to the Storm.

Much-improved centre Brad Parker is set to reject offers from at least four rival clubs to sign a new deal at Lottoland.

Parker has been one of the rising stars of Des Hasler's second coming at Manly and his form has attracted plenty of interest in recent weeks.

Look for him to sign an upgraded deal in coming days.

Manly centre Brad Parker. (Getty)

BULLDOGS GET SOME CONSOLATION

The Bulldogs are another club in need of a boost after missing out on signing both Apisai Koroisau and Jesse Ramien in recent days.

And here it is: one of the stars of the club's late season surge, Raymond Faitala-Mariner, has abandoned plans to leave the club.

Faitala-Mariner wanted out more than once this season, especially when he couldn't make Dean Pay's starting side.

But the Kiwi-born forward's strong form in the second half of the season has seen him have a change of heart.

He's happy with his football at Belmore again and isn't about to be going anywhere.

Raymond Faitala-Mariner. (AAP)

FLYING FROM TOWNSVILLE TO TITANS

Cowboys flyer Gideon Mosby could be headed for a sea change in 2020.

One of the quickest players in the NRL, Mosby has been unable to hold down a regular top grade spot this season with the struggling Cowboys, playing just three games.

The Titans are looking for more pace out wide and are considering giving the Cairns-born 22-year-old a chance to show his wares next season.

Mosby is off contract with the Cowboys and is unlikely to be offered a new deal by the club.