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Jonah Pezet<\/a> seems something of a guarantee to leave the Melbourne Storm<\/a>.<\/p>\n Exactly when that plays out, to whom, and how those discussions happen remain to be seen, but Jahrome Hughes<\/a>‘ re-signing has made things crystal clear.<\/p>\n Unless, by some miracle, the Melbourne Storm<\/a> actually allow Cameron Munster<\/a> to negotiate when the Perth Bears<\/a> come knocking, Pezet will not be at the Storm long-term.<\/p>\n He is contracted through to the end of 2029, but there is a clause in his deal that says he is a free agent the moment Hughes put pen to paper on his own contract extension, which now runs all the way out to 2030.<\/p>\n There is no doubt that Pezet, an ex-junior State of Origin<\/a> player, will have plenty of interest in his services too.<\/p>\n Quality halves are hard to find around the competition, much less ones who could ultimately lead your club for the next decade.<\/p>\n Whether it’s 2026 or 2027, here are the options when it comes to clubs who will – or, at the very least, should – make a play for the young gun.<\/p>\n 6. St George Illawarra Dragons<\/p>\n The Dragons should be the most likely option to secure Pezet, particularly if he leaves Melbourne before the start of next year.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, for Dragons fans, should is the operative word.<\/p>\n His manager,\u00a0Braith Anasta<\/a>,\u00a0made his feelings clear this week regarding the way Lachlan Ilias has been treated at the club<\/a>, particularly being stuck behind Kyle Flanagan<\/a> this year.<\/p>\n That’s not to say it won’t happen with the Dragons, even since signing Daniel Atkinson<\/a>, confirming they are still on the lookout for a halfback, but it seems at long odds for now.<\/p>\n