Former Bulldogs club captain Raymond Faitala-Mariner has reportedly returned to training after he was informed to stay away from pre-season according to The Daily Telegraph.
Cameron Ciraldo’s squad returned for pre-season on Monday, but the 30-year-old was informed his attendance wasn’t required amid an ugly standoff.
Despite having two years left on his current contract, the 30-year-old has been told he is free to negotiate with rivals.
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He was also spotted sitting down with Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould for a crisis meeting after club powerbrokers made their stance clear.
After Faitala-Mariner was told he wasn’t wanted at training the player’s union got involved, reaching out to the lock regarding his treatment.
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Now the Bulldogs have reportedly allowed him to return to training, but his future still remains up in the air.
The remaining two years of his deal are worth a reported $800,000 and he is yet to find a suitable club to take up his deal.
Super League clubs have reportedly come knocking to acquire his services, however Faitala-Mariner is reportedly eager to continue playing NRL.
