English Super League side Catalans has confirmed the departures of a host big-name Aussies, as well as some players with extensive NRL experience.
Luke Keary, Tevita Pangai Jr., Tariq Sims, Bayley Sironen, Reimis Smith, Elliott Whitehead and Sam Tomkins will all depart the Dragons at the end of this season.
Catalans, who are not in finals contention, play their final home game of the season this weekend, before a three-match run of away outings to round out their 2025 campaign.
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Keary, 33, had a year to run on his deal but has been released from his contract, bringing to an end a rather unsuccessful stint in the south of France for the three-time NRL premiership-winning five-eighth.
The former Roosters and Souths star had previously labelled the competition "horrendous," before describing his time at the Super League outfit as "one of the toughest periods I’ve gone through as a footy player," comments he'd eventually apologise for, but not without being fined £1,000.
Having previously reversed his decision to retire from the game to take up the deal in Perpignan, it remains to be seen whether Keary will continue on.
Several players who have been confirmed to retire are former Storm outside back Smith, ex-Raiders skipper Whitehead, as well Tomkins, who had a two-season stint with the Warriors either side of more than 330 appearances in the top grade in England.
The futures of the 35-year-old Sims, as well as Pangai, who played for the Blues as recently as 2023, and Sironen, 28, are also up in the air.
"Thirteen departures, but one shared memory: having proudly defended the blood and gold colours," a Catalans statement read.
"The club would like to thank each of them for their contribution and wishes them all the best for the future.
"Whether they continue their careers elsewhere or hang up their boots, they will forever remain Dragons."