Leeds Rhinos halfback Blake Austin linked with move

Blake Austin is reportedly being chased by another club as the halfback gets ready for a new season with the Leeds Rhinos.

The former Warrington Wolves playmaker signed a one-year deal at Headingley ahead of the 2022 Super League season, but is being linked with a move for 2023.

The Mole, at the World Wide of Sports, has reported that new NRL club the Dolphins are apparently eyeing up a deal for the Australian.

Austin has linked up with his former Canberra Raiders halfback partner Aidan Sezer at Leeds as the duo aim to bring silverware back to the Rhinos following a barren 2021.

The two starred for Leeds in their 34-6 victory over Wakefield Trinity on Boxing Day in the traditional Wetherby Whaler fixture, with youngster Jack Sinfield also taking many of the accolades for an assured cameo.

30-year-old, Austin, meanwhile, scored 29 tries in 57 appearances for Warrington between 2019 and 2021 after previous stints at Canberra, Penrith Panthers and Wests Tigers.

He has moved to the Rhinos on a one-year deal but previously spoke of his ambition to stay for longer at the West Yorkshire club after revealing it was his decision to only pen a 12-month contract.