NRL Player Movements & Rumours

[Big Pete]

Overs and unders on Cameron Smith playing the entire two years on his contract?

Good on him if he can still perform to his standard at 37, but I can't imagine what Brandon Smith is thinking to himself. Melbourne will do extremely well to keep him in Melbourne, especially if a club like Newcastle or the Warriors come knocking.

 

[Morkel]

Overs and unders on Cameron Smith playing the entire two years on his contract?

Good on him if he can still perform to his standard at 37, but I can't imagine what Brandon Smith is thinking to himself. Melbourne will do extremely well to keep him in Melbourne, especially if a club like Newcastle or the Warriors come knocking.

Is 2 years confirmed? I know that’s what he’s after, and I’m sure the Storm will have to give him what he asks, but that’s a tough ask.

The Storm must surely know they’re fucked regardless. Without Smith they’re nothing, and even if he doesn’t perform on the field like he used to, they can’t risk him going elsewhere as he is their meal ticket with sponsors and everything PR-related.

 

[Alec]

He's still pretty much the best player in the game.

 

[Big Pete]

Is 2 years confirmed? I know that’s what he’s after, and I’m sure the Storm will have to give him what he asks, but that’s a tough ask.

The Storm must surely know they’re fucked regardless. Without Smith they’re nothing, and even if he doesn’t perform on the field like he used to, they can’t risk him going elsewhere as he is their meal ticket with sponsors and everything PR-related.

Yeah mate.

Cameron Smith is set to become the first NRL player to reach 400 games after signing a two-year extension with Melbourne Storm on Wednesday.

I'm surprised he got it. A one year extension sounded logical because Melbourne needed to deal with losing Cronk & Slater within two years and it gives players like Munster and Scott time to transition into leadership roles. To grant Smith an extra year is optimistic and it's really going to be another impressive achievement if he's still able to play to his ability at age 37.

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/01/09...-melbourne-storm-has-400-game-mark-in-sights/

 

[Sproj]

Could Smith transition to halfback? I know it is a big ask at any age, let alone 35/36 but he has all the tools and allows Smith Jr to transition in earlier.

 

[Wolfie]

Could Smith transition to halfback? I know it is a big ask at any age, let alone 35/36 but he has all the tools and allows Smith Jr to transition in earlier.

Dont be surprised if Brandon doesnt end up back in Townsville.

 

[broncos4life]

Dont be surprised if Brandon doesnt end up back in Townsville.

But why? They have such a great hooker...

 

[Wolfie]

But why? They have such a great hooker...

They might want another!

 

[jarro65]

Why did Smith get a testimonial match when he fully intended to play on ?

 

[Morkel]

Why did Smith get a testimonial match when he fully intended to play on ?

 

[tommy]

Why did Smith get a testimonial match when he fully intended to play on ?

Why shouldn't he get 2 or 3?

 

[Morkel]

Why shouldn't he get 2 or 3?

He probably will, but the contract lodged with the NRL will only say he got 1 so I'm sure it'll be fine.

 

[jarro65]

Why shouldn't he get 2 or 3?

Sorry for sounding naive, but i was under the impression that you had your testimonial game in your retirement year [emoji848]

 

[Browny]

Was it a testimonial game tho? I thought it was the Cam and JT game for Oustanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence

 

[Kimlo]

Sorry for sounding naive, but i was under the impression that you had your testimonial game in your retirement year [emoji848]

Retirement from rep footy year*
So he gets another on his NRL retirement.

 

[GCBRONCO]

Was it a testimonial game tho? I thought it was the Cam and JT game for Oustanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence

 

[Unbreakable]

 

[Jedhead]

Was always on the cards when they made that big play for Corey Norman. Thing is it leaves another big chunk of cash in their salary cap.