Francis Molo has been released from his contract with the St George Illawarra Dragons, as per a decision made during a club board meeting. After weeks of absence from training and not participating in the first two matches of the season, Molo is now free to pursue opportunities elsewhere following a lengthy dispute with the club.
Reports indicate that Molo will be required to repay a significant sum to the Dragons, though his future club remains unconfirmed at this time. He had initially extended his contract with St George Illawarra until the end of the next season after joining the team in 2022.
The discord between Molo and the club is believed to have originated from comments regarding alcohol, a substance he has chosen to abstain from in recent years. In a related development, the Dragons recently secured David Klemmer’s signing until 2025 and released winger Mikaele Ravalawa to the Rabbitohs.
As Molo’s situation unfolds, several NRL teams are reportedly keeping tabs on him, considering the potential for an offer. The club has not yet released an official statement regarding his departure or its future plans.