Rothfield rumour confirmed. The Broncos have granted Tesi permission to talk to other clubs immediately, but will honour his contract if no one will have him.
News Corp:
"News Corp can reveal Niu may have played his last game for the Broncos after his management sought permission to explore the open market immediately — a request authorised by Brisbane hierarchy."
Wayne Bennett:
“I didn’t realise Tesi had been given permission to negotiate with other clubs, but if he is available, yes we’re interested in him. I haven’t seen a lot of Tesi but what I have seen of him, I have liked. I didn’t know Brisbane were prepared to let him go but we’ll have a talk internally and make a decision on whether to sign him. There’s no deal done with Tesi, but he has something to offer and he is one guy we will look to talk to when the time is right.”
Kevin Walters:
“It’s always good to have competition for spots but I know they all can’t play first grade. Tesi has finished with the World Cup, he is having a break now and we will sit down when he comes back in the New Year and have a chat and see where he is at. Tesi certainly has talent. He can play in the halves as well as fullback and centre, so if he is prepared to work hard and wants to keep playing here, there will be opportunities for him.”
Walsh:
“I hope Tesi sticks around because he’s an awesome player and one of my good mates. I love being around him. We haven’t played too much footy together yet but he’s an awesome player. I hope he doesn’t go. We’re going in the right direction. All of us young boys are pushing each other and trying to make each other better. I hope Tesi stays around long-term because we’ve got an awesome club here.
“We can do something special.”