Cameron Smith almost confirmed his big final win with Melbourne was his last game for the storm but refused to close the door when he played at the NRL in 2021.
Smith’s gaming future has been the focus of much research throughout the 2020 season. Melbourne had Harry Grant – who was on loan from the Tigers last year – and Kiwi Test No. 9 Brandon Smith on the books.
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Although the two young hookers were clearly ready to replace him, 37-year-old Smith was still the best hooker in the competition. This can be seen in his performance in the Storm’s dominant win over Penrith to claim the Premier League.
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There had been whispers that in 2021 Smith would induce the two young Harken to look for more regular playtime.
But write in his autobiography – The storm inside – Smith said he would get out of their way and end the storm if it meant the club held onto the young couple.
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“There is no way I will re-sign for another 12 months if the club loses either Harry or Brandon. I don’t want the club to fight long term just so I can play one more season. “, He writes in an excerpt The daily telegraph.
“I was well aware of Brandon Smith and Harry Grant’s situation.
“And I knew it would be difficult for the Storm to keep the three of us if I played in Melbourne, even though the club kept saying it was possible.
“I appreciated that Brandon and Harry built their own careers. Brandon has established himself as New Zealand’s number 9 and Harry played for the Wests Tigers in 2020, where he had an outstanding season. “
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While he probably played his last game for the Storm, Smith has yet to hang the boots.
After a successful career in which he played over 500 games for Storm, Queensland and Australia, Smith has been linked with a move to the Gold Coast.
His children reportedly attended school on the Glitter Strip near his wife’s family after the storm forced interstate relocations, while Smith was also reported to have been looking at properties in the area.
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Titan’s trainer Justin Holbrook said he was very interested in the idea of teaming up with Smith. Earlier this year he said: “I could have a few days off if I bring him to the club because he organizes the team pretty well. He’s a great player and it will be interesting to see what he does in the end. “
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Cameron Smith almost confirmed his big final win with Melbourne was his last game for the storm but refused to close the door when he played at the NRL in 2021.
Smith’s gaming future has been the focus of much research throughout the 2020 season. Melbourne had Harry Grant – who was on loan from the Tigers last year – and Kiwi Test No. 9 Brandon Smith on the books.
Watch State of Origin II REPLAY on Kayo without commercial breaks during the game and Fox League Commentary. New to Kayo? Get your 14-day free trial and start streaming right away
Although the two young hookers were clearly ready to replace him, 37-year-old Smith was still the best hooker in the competition. This can be seen in his performance in the Storm’s dominant win over Penrith to claim the Premier League.
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0:35
There had been whispers that in 2021 Smith would induce the two young Harken to look for more regular playtime.
But write in his autobiography – The storm inside – Smith said he would get out of their way and end the storm if it meant the club held onto the young couple.
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“There is no way I will re-sign for another 12 months if the club loses either Harry or Brandon. I don’t want the club to fight long term just so I can play one more season. “, He writes in an excerpt The daily telegraph.
“I was well aware of Brandon Smith and Harry Grant’s situation.
“And I knew it would be difficult for the Storm to keep the three of us if I played in Melbourne, even though the club kept saying it was possible.
“I appreciated that Brandon and Harry built their own careers. Brandon has established himself as New Zealand’s number 9 and Harry played for the Wests Tigers in 2020, where he had an outstanding season. “
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0:26
While he probably played his last game for the Storm, Smith has yet to hang the boots.
After a successful career in which he played over 500 games for Storm, Queensland and Australia, Smith has been linked with a move to the Gold Coast.
His children reportedly attended school on the Glitter Strip near his wife’s family after the storm forced interstate relocations, while Smith was also reported to have been looking at properties in the area.
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Titan’s trainer Justin Holbrook said he was very interested in the idea of teaming up with Smith. Earlier this year he said: “I could have a few days off if I bring him to the club because he organizes the team pretty well. He’s a great player and it will be interesting to see what he does in the end. “
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