Reni Maitua will be free to play for the Cronulla Sharks following the finalisation of his clearance from the Bulldogs today.
The Sharks and Maitua had already agreed to terms but the ability to register a contract had been hampered by proceedings the former Test lock had brought against his former club in the Industrial Relations Commission.
While those proceedings remain in place, Maitua’s legal representatives have provided assurances which have paved the way for the NRL to register the contract.
Maitua is already free to play in trial matches and is expected to be formally registered with the Sharks next week.