Former Bulldogs player Jackson Topine’s agent emails NRL clubs about availability as free agent amid legal proceedings against Canterbury

Former Bulldogs player Jackson Topine has found himself at the center of a legal battle with his former club after a tumultuous training session last year. The 22-year-old alleges that he suffered a range of injuries and psychological trauma during a punishing training session that has left him unable to continue his rugby league career.

Topine’s agent reportedly sent out an email to all NRL clubs just three weeks before legal proceedings were initiated against Canterbury, informing them of his client’s availability as a free agent. This move came as a surprise to many, considering Topine had stepped away from the game indefinitely due to mental health concerns following the incident at Canterbury.

The young player is seeking $4 million in damages, claiming that he had a promising NRL career ahead of him with a potential earning of $400,000 per season. However, his contract with the Bulldogs was allegedly terminated illegally, leading to a halt in his payments and his removal from the club’s salary cap.

The Bulldogs have stated that they will vigorously defend themselves and their employee, Travis Touma, against Topine’s claims. The club’s chairman, Adam Driussi, has made it clear that they will not be making any further comments on the matter at this time.

It remains to be seen how this legal battle will unfold and what the future holds for Jackson Topine. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.