Tigers near deal for Bulldogs veteran Kurt Mann
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Wests Tigers are close to securing Kurt Mann from the Bulldogs. The 33-year-old utility must pass a medical test before finalizing his switch. Mann, with over 230 NRL games of experience, has contributed significantly to the Bulldogs, mostly from the interchange bench in 2026. The Tigers have also added Jayden Brailey to enhance their dummy half depth and leadership ahead of the 2027 season. Preseason training for NRL clubs starts in about five weeks.
- •Mann played 18 games for the Bulldogs in 2026.
- •He needs to pass a medical test to complete the transfer.
- •The Tigers have recruited Jayden Brailey for leadership.
- •Preseason training begins in approximately five weeks.
- •Jarome Luai will leave the Tigers for a stint at Parramatta.
- 1:46 AMZero Tackle NRL — Tigers closing in on Bulldogs veteran
"The 33-year-old is poised for a fresh chapter, with one final hurdle to overcome before a switch.
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