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New interim Wests Tigers chief executive officer Shane Richardson has confirmed the offer for prop Addin Fonua-Blake has been pulled.
The Warriors forward has been subject to interest from various clubs since requesting a release.
Canterbury, the Sharks and Dragons are believed to be the main clubs vying for his signature now.
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Richardson, who flagged the importance of development for the Tigers in his first press conference as CEO, explained the club already has strength in the forwards.
“We’ve actually withdrawn our offer for Addin Fonua-Blake,” Richardson said on SEN.
“I think he’s a great player, he’s one of the top three front rowers in the game.
“Our forward pack is really strong, and we can add to that with our young players coming through.
“We need flexibility in our cap to be able to do things we need to do to make us stronger now.
“From that point of view, it’s my opinion and also Benji’s (Marshall) because I wouldn’t do it without Benji, it’s not anything to do with that it’s got everything to do with where we need to focus our attention on.”
The Tigers boss added he has built a “good rapport” with Marshall after speaking to him for the first time since being appointed CEO.
Richardson came into the role after Justin Pascoe resigned following the Tigers board being sacked due to the independent review into the club ordered by the Holman Barnes Group.
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