Hame Sele has reportedly been offered a lengthy deal by Catalans Dragons, adding another possible departure from St George Illawarra Dragons as the club continues to deal with interest from Super League.
The 29-year-old forward is understood to be the sixth player linked with a move away from St George Illawarra this year, with the Dragons already seeing Damien Cook, Tyrell Sloan and Mat Feagai sign deals at Castleford. Emre Guler has also joined Wakefield Trinity on a three-year deal, underlining how active the northern hemisphere market has been around the club.
Why Sele is attracting interest
Sele brings some versatility and experience to the table, and Catalans Dragons appear to have taken notice. He is a two-time Tonga international, having earned two caps in the 2023 series against England, which adds to his appeal as a forward who has already handled representative football.
At NRL level, Sele has not been a regular fixture in recent weeks. Since the start of last season, he has made 11 first-grade appearances, and his last NRL game came in round six. That context helps explain why a move could be on the table if both sides are willing to make it work.
What it could mean for St George Illawarra
For St George Illawarra, the reported offer is another sign that their off-contract group could continue to shrink. Losing a sixth player to Super League would be a notable outcome, especially with Catalans Dragons already building for next season and adding to their list of targets and signings.
If Sele does accept the deal, it would give him a fresh start in England and add another experienced option to the Super League mix. For St George Illawarra, though, it would be another reminder of how much roster turnover can follow when overseas clubs come calling.
The next step now depends on whether the reported offer turns into a completed move. For Sele, it is at least another clear opportunity on the table. For St George Illawarra, it is another name to watch in what has already been a busy period of departures and links to the northern hemisphere.
