The Melbourne Storm have been blessed with halves options over the years, and with Jahrome Hughes facing an extended sideline stint with a dislocated shoulder, their depth is set to reward them.
His injury opens the door for Tyran Wishart, the 25-year-old utility who has emerged as 'Mr Reliable' for the Storm in recent seasons.
Wishart's impressive, albeit limited, form as a starting NRL player over the years has cemented him as one of the hottest utilities in the competition.
The star bench player is aware of attraction from rival clubs and revealed his standing with the Storm as his 2026 team option looms.
“It's a club you love to be a part of,” he told NewsWire.
Wishart has reportedly been identified by the St George-Illawarra Dragons according to news.com.au, and with no starting role at the Storm in sight, the utility did not reveal any concrete decisions.
“I'll make the most of any time I get here because it's amazing. I haven't renegotiated anything, but we'll wait and see," Wishart said.
“I love the club and it's a great spot to be right now.”
His success rate at the Storm is one that most NRL players would dream of, however Wishart admitted his goal is to be a starting first-grader.
“I love starting, it's why you play footy," Wishart said.
"If that's what the team needs [me starting] then I'll put my hand up.
"Our depth is one of our good traits so we'll wait and see [who they pick to replace Hughes].”
If given the starting spot to replace the Dally M winner, there is no doubt Wishart will take the opportunity to boost his market stocks further.
