In a stunning twist, in-demand halfback Melbourne Storm halfback Jonah Pezet is reportedly set to link up with the Brisbane Broncos, but not until after a one-year stint at the Eels.<\/p>\n
Code Sports <\/a>reports the Broncos impressed Pezet with their bid, outlining their plans for him to be the club\u2019s long-term halfback after Adam Reynolds\u2019 contract ends after next season. <\/p>\n He would line up alongside Ezra Mam in what shapes as a blockbuster spine with superstar fullback Reece Walsh.<\/p>\n However, Pezet is set for a brief stop at Parramatta first after triggering a get-out clause in his Storm contract.<\/p>\n 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 Watch the 2025 Rugby League Ashes LIVE with no ad-breaks in play on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n The 22-year-old will sign a one-year deal with the Eels and partner Mitch Moses in the halves in 2026 before heading up to Queensland.<\/p>\n Earlier, it was reported that he Storm were still very much in the running to hold onto Pezet, <\/p>\n Pezet had been linked with a number of NRL rivals as the talented playmaker finds himself behind champion halfback Jahrome Hughes, who is contracted until the end of 2029.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old\u2019s deal also runs through 2029 but a get-out clause was triggered when Hughes signed his extension. <\/p>\n \u201dI think Parra might have their noses in front but it wouldn\u2019t surprise me if he stays because there\u2019s a lot going on in Melbourne and they\u2019ve got a lot of moving parts at the moment,\u201d journalist Brent Read said on Triple M. <\/p>\n MORE NEWS<\/p>\n PAC CHAMPS TALKING POINTS: Brown\u2019s shock role switch; Tiger\u2019s huge response<\/a><\/p>\n BIG HITS: Kiwi lives up to $13m hype; \u2018unbelieveable\u2019 Haas stuns<\/a><\/p>\n