The St George Illawarra Dragons have emerged as a club monitoring the future of Jahream Bula, with the Dragons understood to have held discussions with the Wests Tigers fullback in recent weeks.
Zero Tackle has been told the talks have been kept deliberately low-key, with the Red V doing early due diligence as they assess their long-term options at fullback.
Bula remains contracted to the Tigers until the end of 2026 with a mutual option in 2027, and there is no suggestion that a decision on his future is imminent.
However, the Dragons’ interest is understood to be genuine, with multiple conversations believed to have taken place as the club canvasses the market.
The 22-year-old has quickly established himself as one of the Tigers’ most promising young players since making his NRL debut, impressing with his speed, footwork and composure under the high ball despite the club’s on-field struggles.
The Dragon’s interest comes as the club continues to plan beyond the current phase of its roster.
While the Dragons recruited Clint Gutherson ahead of the 2025 season, there remains an ongoing focus on identifying long-term solutions in key spine positions.
At this stage, the Dragons are understood to be in an information-gathering phase rather than pushing aggressively for a deal, with Bula weighing up his future amid interest from multiple clubs.
With movement expected across the NRL fullback market over the coming seasons, Bula’s situation is one to watch as clubs quietly position themselves for future opportunities.
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