St George Illawarra Dragons confirm the departure of forward Hame Sele

The St George Illawarra Dragons have announced that Hame Sele will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Sele, who rejoined his junior club in 2024, has been restricted by injuries and concussions, limiting him to 94 first grade appearances over his 10-year career. He is currently sidelined with an achilles injury and will not participate in the team's final match against the Parramatta Eels this Sunday. His exit follows that of Blake Lawrie as part of a significant roster overhaul for the Dragons. The club aims to create additional salary cap space to support the integration of new recruits and the development of core young players for the 2027 season. Reports suggest a move to the Super League's Castleford Tigers, though neither organization has issued official confirmation regarding a future contract.

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