LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights are engaged in a competitive bid to sign Josiah Pahulu, a forward for the Gold Coast Titans who is currently off-contract.
According to reports from zerotackle.com, Pahulu's journey has seen him face issues such as a slow start to 2025 due to concussion-related problems.
There was speculation about his departure from the Titans as far back as last year, especially following a fallout over a bonus payment that led the club to rest him during the last game of the season.
It has been evident that Pahulu would not be re-signing with the Titans, originally making the Canterbury Bulldogs the favorites to sign him.
However, recent updates from News Corp indicate that he is now primarily focused on options with the Storm or Knights.
Pahulu is seeking a long-term contract to secure his future in the sport and has already visited facilities in Newcastle, with plans to tour Melbourne next.
This two-way battle emphasizes the growing interest in the young forward as he looks to establish his career.