Bronson Xerri needs to ask for an immediate release from Canterbury and get himself a new club before the June 30 transfer deadline.
That was the clear message to come out of the Bulldogs’ 32-24 loss to Souths on Good Friday.
In a baffling move, the Bulldogs named specialist centre Xerri on the bench – and then didn’t use him when skipper Stephen Crichton went off with a shoulder injury midway through the second half.
They brought on halfback Sean O’Sullivan instead, he made several mistakes as the backline was rejigged, and the Dogs frittered away an 18-12 half-time lead to crash and burn against the Bunnies.
The question has to be asked – why was Xerri named on the bench if he was never going to be used?
The try-scoring ace was mysteriously dropped after one NRL game this season – a win over the Dragons in Vegas – and it’s obvious he is surplus to requirements.
Xerri is a class finisher and would have no trouble finding another club if the Bulldogs grant him a release.
Souths were superb in the second half, putting the heat on the Bulldogs defence and coming away with a valuable win.
Back-rower Tallis Duncan was the most dangerous forward on the field, while Latrell Mitchell was all class, bagging two clever tries from kicks.
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