Salford coach reveals Nene Macdonald and Tim Lafai exit fear

Salford assistant coach Kurt Haggerty admits he is worried about the prospect of more players leaving the club: and says they expect to know what is happening with the likes of Nene Macdonald and Tim Lafai in the coming days. 

There looks set to be a significant player exodus at the Red Devils following more high-profile financial issues. Marc Sneyd has been sold to Warrington, and plenty of other Salford stars are weighing up interest from elsewhere.

That includes Macdonald, who Love Rugby League revealed on Friday was the subject of shock interest from Championship side Oldham.

And Haggerty, who will become the club’s head coach in 2026, admits he has ‘no idea’ about what will happen next.

He said: “I’ve absolutely no idea. No idea. Yeah (we are worried about more players leaving). It’s a massive fear.”

When specifically about the futures of Macdonald and Tim Lafai – another who has been linked with an exit, Haggerty admitted: “No, I’m not sure, we don’t know.”

And then when asked there would be a decision on the pairing, he replied: “I don’t know, I’m not sure, I’m hoping to know midweek.”

Macdonald was left out of Salford’s team to play Bradford on Friday as speculation intensifies over his future.

The Papua New Guinea international had been linked with a move to both Castleford Tigers and Leigh Leopards – though neither are believed to be interested in a move as things stand.

However, Oldham’s interest is very real. The Roughyeds are looking to push their way into the Championship’s upper echelons and the signing of Macdonald would be a huge statement of intent.

Macdonald’s future now looks as though it will be resolved later this week before Salford’s next game in Super League.

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