Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney has agreed to a long-term deal to join the North Queensland Cowboys from next season.
Mahoney will see out the year at the Bulldogs before joining the Cowboys in 2026. The Bulldogs have agreed to release Mahoney from the final year of his contract after giving him permission to test the market a couple of months ago.
The Cowboys showed interest in Tallyn Da Silva and Broncos hooker Cory Paix. They have been in negotiations with Mahoney for a couple of months and this week landed his services.
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Reckon that's a good point you making there Byron ...I think it would've been extremely touch and go. Sounds like dogs stuffed up a bit hehe
I'd like to think it's good timing Reed!
Well if that's the case we shouldn't have signed him hey . What the stuff are we talking about the dogs and Reed for .Anyway We got DaSiilva end of story and the Dogs didn't. Happy Days
If Gus wanted him, I have zero doubt he'd be there . But Gus obviously has someone else in mind hence why he told Weed to tell his story walking.
How embarrassing for Weed, carries on like he's some Bulldogs " Dogs of War " " Family Club " life member with all his niggle bullshit the last couple of seasons, and then gets chucked out on his silly looking ears as soon as they find a bit of success.
What a reality check for every single one of those players over there seeing Weed and Sexy get treated like second and third daughters in Beirut
This!
I've got to ask. Why are the Bulldogs releasing Mahoney. He is one of their best each week, I'm confused. Is it solely Salary Cap in effect.
Reed is a cautionary tail for any young footballer that is willing to buy into Gould's promises. He was given the captaincy as an incentive to join the Dogs only to be stripped of it a year later when Crichton was given it ( more than likely promised it just as Reed was) and now is free to go a year before his contract ended.
Mahoney isn't the first player Gus has fallen in and out of love like this and he certainly won't be the last.
Galvin should take note
Exactly 💯
Once Gus has seen them in the showers the thrill of the chase is over and he's needing fresh meat.
Hahaha comment of the month.
And this! Agreed here; Reed bought into the Dogs of war crap and good luck to him - but he's been used here for me and I'm not a big fan. Sexton too. But hey it's Canterbury so who gives a kebab.