The National Rugby League (NRL) transfer window has been a hive of activity in recent weeks, with teams making moves to strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season. One of the most notable moves was the signing of winger, Josh Addo-Carr, by the Gold Coast Titans.
The Titans have been looking to add some firepower to their attack, and Addo-Carr certainly fits the bill. The 24-year-old has been one of the most dangerous wingers in the NRL over the past few seasons, scoring an impressive 41 tries in just over three seasons with the Melbourne Storm. He also has a knack for creating opportunities for his teammates, having set up a further 20 tries during his time with the Storm.
The signing of Addo-Carr is a major coup for the Titans and should help them to improve their attacking output in 2021. His pace and skill on the wing will be a welcome addition to the team, and he could form a potent partnership with fellow winger, Anthony Don.
However, the Titans have also had to make a tough decision in order to accommodate Addo-Carr in their squad. The team has released centre, Dale Copley, who had been with the club since 2018. Copley had been a reliable performer for the Titans, making 62 appearances and scoring 11 tries during his time with the club.
The release of Copley is a sad end to his time with the Titans, but it was a necessary move in order to make room for Addo-Carr. The Titans are hopeful that Copley will find a new club soon and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
The signing of Addo-Carr and the release of Copley are just two of many moves that have taken place during this NRL transfer window. Teams across the league have been busy strengthening their squads ahead of the upcoming season, and it will be interesting to see how these changes affect the league standings in 2021.
