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From Daily Telegraph:
Hope we’re in the mix with one of Sullivan, Naden, Tumeth or Staines going to them.
SHARKS STAR GIVEN PERMISSION TO LEAVE
Cronulla has given prop Royce Hunt permission to test the open market as rival clubs come circling the Samoan international.
Hunt is not off-contract until the end of 2025 but having been inundated with requests from other clubs, the Sharks have granted Hunt permission to talk with them but with one twist – it is only for the 2026 season and beyond.
The Sharks have no intention – at this stage – of letting Hunt walk early from his deal. Although their salary cap situation is tight they don’t need to move him on and consider him an important member of their squad.
The likes of South Sydney and Canterbury are among the clubs to express an interest. Hunt will be free to talk with other clubs come November 1 but Cronulla’s decision will now expedite that process.
The Sharks have given star front rower Royce Hunt permission to negotiate with rival clubs. Picture: Getty Images
Cronulla’s stance is similar to the one they took with Connor Tracey recently. Tracey was given permission to talk with clubs months before the November 1 window opened. Eventually he did a deal with the Bulldogs and the two clubs agreed to a player swap with rising star Michael Gabrael joining the Sharks.
While Cronulla have made it known they want to keep Hunt for next season, his future at the club beyond that is not guaranteed. So it means Cronulla would need a player in return should they allow Hunt to leave 12 months early from his deal.
At 28 he is chasing what could be his last NRL contract. Clubs have continually asked the question of a host of players at the Sharks considering their impending arrival of Warriors star Addin Founa-Blake from next season.
Cronulla are in discussions about extending the off-contract Jack Williams while they also want to do long-term deals with Tom Hazleton, Cameron McInnes, Briton Nikora and Teig Wilton whose deals all expire at the end of next year.
Hope we’re in the mix with one of Sullivan, Naden, Tumeth or Staines going to them.
SHARKS STAR GIVEN PERMISSION TO LEAVE
Cronulla has given prop Royce Hunt permission to test the open market as rival clubs come circling the Samoan international.
Hunt is not off-contract until the end of 2025 but having been inundated with requests from other clubs, the Sharks have granted Hunt permission to talk with them but with one twist – it is only for the 2026 season and beyond.
The Sharks have no intention – at this stage – of letting Hunt walk early from his deal. Although their salary cap situation is tight they don’t need to move him on and consider him an important member of their squad.
The likes of South Sydney and Canterbury are among the clubs to express an interest. Hunt will be free to talk with other clubs come November 1 but Cronulla’s decision will now expedite that process.
The Sharks have given star front rower Royce Hunt permission to negotiate with rival clubs. Picture: Getty Images
Cronulla’s stance is similar to the one they took with Connor Tracey recently. Tracey was given permission to talk with clubs months before the November 1 window opened. Eventually he did a deal with the Bulldogs and the two clubs agreed to a player swap with rising star Michael Gabrael joining the Sharks.
While Cronulla have made it known they want to keep Hunt for next season, his future at the club beyond that is not guaranteed. So it means Cronulla would need a player in return should they allow Hunt to leave 12 months early from his deal.
At 28 he is chasing what could be his last NRL contract. Clubs have continually asked the question of a host of players at the Sharks considering their impending arrival of Warriors star Addin Founa-Blake from next season.
Cronulla are in discussions about extending the off-contract Jack Williams while they also want to do long-term deals with Tom Hazleton, Cameron McInnes, Briton Nikora and Teig Wilton whose deals all expire at the end of next year.
