The Melbourne brains trust came up with the plan in a bid to maximise the talents on their roster after Smith confirmed he would be playing on in 2020. The 36-year-old had indicated he may have played his last game after his side’s preliminary final loss to the Roosters, but has now opted to see out the final year of his contract.
Smith’s preference is to retain the No.9 jersey, although he didn’t rule out a shift altogether when Bellamy put the proposal to him. The pair will likely continue to go through the pros and cons before an ultimate call is made. "But I feel a lot better now about playing on next year and this will be a good chance to see what his thoughts are.”
"To have a really established back-up player of his calibre is exciting,” said St George Illawarra’s list manager Ian Millward.
proshenks I don't think it is a shock at all! The storm have had some issues in finding a strong halfback, the club has plenty of great up-and-coming hookers (Brandon Smith and Harry Grant), so the switch gives the Storm some time to find the right long term halfback, while allowing ...
proshenks Queensland needs a new halfback so Kevvie might go after him again 😜
proshenks Should speed up play the balls against Melbourne. Good move.
proshenks I thought he was gonna retire
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