Cameron Munster probably turning into a Perth Bears franchise participant has been knocked on the pinnacle regardless of recommendations he could possibly be the marquee man.
Stories have festered that the Storm would permit Munster to exit the final yr of his contract in 2027 to solely be a part of Perth and make him the best paid participant within the sport.
Nonetheless, 9news Sydney’s Danny Weidler mentioned on 9’s 100% Footy that the Storm are “bemused” by that suggestion.
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“The Storm have been fairly adamant about retaining gamers to their contracts,” he added.
Craig Bellamy (left) and Cameron Munster singing the nationwide anthem on Anzac Day in 2024. Getty
Storm icon Cameron Smith described the potential for a Munster transfer as “scuttle”.
“Realizing Cam Munster and the kind of particular person he’s, I feel he’d like to stay out his time within the NRL as a one-club participant,” he mentioned.
“He is constructed an amazing life down there in Melbourne round his soccer profession, he is constructed a younger household together with his spouse Bianca.
“I do know he is received an amazing relationship with Craig Bellamy and likewise the chairman, Matt Tripp.
“I actually cannot see him transferring on and enjoying elsewhere. I do know it might be pretty attractive as a marquee participant transferring over to the west and the brand new franchise.
“He is been coached by Mal Meninga as nicely on the Kangaroos they usually get alongside nice. I simply cannot see Cam transferring away from the Melbourne Storm.”
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Munster might be 33 on the finish of his present deal and beforehand knocked again a mammoth supply from the Dolphins to remain loyal.
How the Storm handle their roster going ahead might be intriguing. Jahrome Hughes is reportedly set to increase, which means younger half Jonah Pezet can negotiate with rivals by a clause in his contract.
Tyran Wishart has additionally made a reputation for himself as a half off the bench.