WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n But given a huge opportunity, Pezet tallied a try assists, two line break assists and an impressive 40\/20, bending the ball between winger and fullback to find the sideline.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat you\u2019re seeing of Jonah Pezet tonight, I could probably rattle off at least five clubs that would sign him in a heartbeat,\u201d commentator Andrew Voss said after a kick to Xavier Coates\u2019 corner.<\/p>\n \u201cA very accomplished performance from the halfback tonight… Pezet has been a very consistent performer.\u201d<\/p>\n And Voss\u2019 prediction could become a reality, with Pezet previously being linked with a move to the Knights before he put pen to paper on a fresh contract in December last year.<\/p>\n Jonah Pezet stood tall against the Bulldogs.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n That deal, which extends until the end of 2029, reportedly has a get-out clause in it should superstar Hughes also re-sign.<\/p>\n The reigning Dally M Medallist\u2019s new contract was announced in July, with the Kiwi international signing on until the end of the 2030 season. <\/p>\n The means Pezet is effectively a free agent, and it remains to be seen which clubs will make a play for his services.<\/p>\n \u201dThe performance from their halfback, I thought he was man of the match tonight, Jonah Pezet,\u201d Michael Ennis said.<\/p>\n \u201cJonah Pezet coming in for his first final… was absolutely outstanding.\u201d<\/p>\n Former superstar halfback Shaun Johnson said Pezet \u201cproved the difference\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen the play was there to be made, another step to build pressure for Melbourne, Pezet came up with the answer,\u201d Johnson said.<\/p>\n However, while his performance on Friday was excellent, Ennis was of the belief Pezet is set for a long and successful NRL career due to his healthy \u201carrogance\u201d.<\/p>\n Critta INJURY sparks Sexton return | 00:40<\/p>\n \u201cThe elements of his game are great, but have a look when he first walks out onto the field. Have a look at this,\u201d Ennis said as a smiling Pezet was pictured before kick-off,\u201d Ennis said.<\/p>\n \u201cNow the great halves have a bit of arrogance about them, they step out on the field and I say this respectfully, when you think of blokes like Andrew Johns, Ricky Stuart, Allan Langer, Johnathan Thurston, Cooper Cronk is another.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen the camera pans to them, there is a confidence and an arrogance about them and I say that respectfully.<\/p>\n \u201cThe minute he came onto the field tonight, I went \u2018boy, he is ready to go\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n Storm coach Craig Bellamy said that Pezet had a couple of moments that showed\ufeff his lack of game time at halfback alongside teammates, but mostly did \u201ca great job\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cThe reason we went with him, he\u2019s more of an organising half and he\u2019s got a really good kicking game,\u201d Bellamy said, with Pezet nailing a first-half 40\/20 that led to a then match-tying try from Ativalu Lisati.<\/p>\n \u201cHughesy sort of takes that role when he\u2019s playing but with \u2018Mun\u2019 (Cameron Munster) and \u2018Wish\u2019 (Tyran Wishart), they\u2019re really good ball-runners and great competitors but we just thought we needed someone out there whose strength is organising, then add a bit of kicking to it. He did a really good job tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n Bellamy said Pezet\u2019s ongoing role would be \u201chorses for courses\u201d and flagged a possible someback for his first-choice halfback.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not putting pressure on him but I think there\u2019s a rough chance that Hughesy might be back. Hopefully we can make that decision as soon as possible and just get it organised and the team can train as a team, especially the week leading into our next game,\u201d Bellamy said.<\/p>\n Jonah Pezet of the Storm warms up before Friday\u2019s NRL Qualifying Final.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n Captain Harry Grant also lauded Pezet\u2019s performance, and his hard work in coming back from knee injuries. He tore an ACL last year, then needed another surgery early this season.<\/p>\n \u201cI think he\u2019s done a really good job over the last 12, 18 months with his development,\u201d Grant said.<\/p>\n \u201cHaving that injury, the way he sort of went about his business with his rehab, coming in every day and trying to be a good addition to the team and get better and make the place better, I think that\u2019s only served him well.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a>
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