NRL Rd 19 - Storm v Sea Eagles
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Cameron Smith (c) of the Storm (R) talks with Brandon Smith of the Storm during the round 19 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Manly Sea Eagles at AAMI Park on July 27, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

The Titans will have cash to splash in the upcoming off-season, with a reported $700,000 in salary space free for the club to add to an already promising list.

With Gold Coast pressing for a hooker and Melbourne currently unsure where three of their star No.9's will be for 2021, the Titans have asked the question surrounding several of the Storm's most biggest names.

According to The Daily Telegraph's Phil Rothfieldthe Titans are showing increasing interest in Melbourne duo Harry Grant and Brandon Smith as well as keeping a close eye on veteran Cameron Smith.

“I’ve done a little bit of homework on the Titans and what I have found out overnight is that they are looking for a No.9,” Rothfield told Fox Sports News.

“They’ve got Bryce Cartwright’s contract money and alittle bit more, probably around $700,000 to spend.

“And I can tell you that they have approached the Melbourne Storm about Brandon Smith and Harry Grant. But they’re both going to be at the Storm because (Sunday’s grand final) is going to be Cameron’s last game in a Storm jersey.

“If they’ve got that money available, if he’s living on the Gold Coast, which I think he will be — he’s bought the house, nice new car, family, kids and schools — there’s $700k there and he’s playing so well.”

Rothfield added Smith's close relationship with Gold Coast's head of performance and culture, Mal Meninga, could sway the game's record holder to Queensland.

“There’s a guy called Mal Meninga, who was so tight with him for Queensland and Australia, don’t tell me they’re not going to have a discussion.”

Smith will line up for Melbourne in Sunday's Grand Final against Penrith in what will be his 430th match in the the purple.

 

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  1. If the Titans do sign Cameron Smith there’s no doubt he would be a tremendous asset, but for how long? Would it be 1 season or 2 seasons? Mitch Rein is still contracted for next season and the obvious move would be to have a younger hooker coming through to eventually replace these fellas.
    I can see the Titans being a big force, top 8 next season and signing Smith would be the icing on the cake.

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