Melbourne Storm great Cameron Smith could play on in 2021.
Speaking to Fox Sports, the 411-gamer said he had not thought about giving the game away.
“I’m loving footy at the moment and while I’m doing that there is no thought of retirement,” Smith told Fox Sports.
“But things change and for me there will be a point throughout the year where I have the feeling of whether I am playing next year or not.
“The best thing about it is Craig’s (Bellamy) door is always open. I’ve had open discussions with him about my form and my position in the team, the role that I play and whether that is still relevant week to week. Whether it has changed or if he wants me to do something different.
“He is a pretty good judge and if he feels that this year is the right year to finish then he will let me know and if not he will leave me to my own devices.”
Smith previously admitted he considered hanging up the boots after his side's preliminary final loss the Roosters last year.
“I guess it (retiring) seems genuine at the time,” Smith told The Daily Telegraph.
“Because you’re feeling such disappointment about the result and the way the season ended ... you question if that’s the right decision to just finish there.
“We had such a good regular season where we finished minor premiers by three games - it was one of the better seasons any club has had in the history of the game - and to go out the way we did without firing a shot was really disappointing.”
Season scuppered by 2 refs and a Touchie
Be good to see the referees boss retire 🤣
The accountant will play till shes 40.
Could End up with over 450 games becoming the legendary Don Bradman of League in this department. Smith is determined to create a game record tally that will never ever be eclipsed. Lets enjoy these moments in our League following lives as this legendary record is happening in our life time, before our very eyes.
Yes you can tell your great grandchildren you were there when cam broke all records and saw him hang up his boots
As much as I enjoy watching Cam play I feel sorry for Brandon Smith waiting on Cam to retire, I’m sure he was hoping that 2020 would be Cam’s last year.
I agree that Smithy wants to go out leaving an unassailable legacy. What better way to ensure your place as an immortal ?
That said, I think he wants to go out on a high and if Melbourne win the Premiership this year then he will retire. If not, can I see him in a rebuild side ? I think it depends what cards Bellamy has up his sleeve.