Melbourne Storm to pay part of Josiah Pahulu's salary for Raiders move
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 4:46 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
The Melbourne Storm will contribute nearly half of Josiah Pahulu's salary next season as he prepares to join the Canberra Raiders. Pahulu's move is expected to be confirmed soon, after a disappointing 2026 season with limited first-grade appearances. The Storm aim to create salary cap flexibility for key players Harry Grant and Cameron Munster, who are both off-contract in 2027. The Raiders are actively seeking new forwards following recent departures and see Pahulu as an important addition to their lineup, potentially starting for the team in November's pre-season.
- •Melbourne Storm set to cover half of Pahulu's salary for next season.
- •Pahulu expected to join Canberra Raiders ahead of 2027.
- •Storm focus on salary cap for Grant and Munster.
- •Raiders lost several forwards and need reinforcements.
- •Pahulu could be a starter for Raiders next year.
- 4:46 AMZero Tackle NRL — Melbourne Storm set to make financial contribution towards forward’s departure
"The forward's exit is set to be confirmed.
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