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 While the NRL website lists Grant as contracted until the end of 2028, CODE Sports\u2019 Brent Read has revealed the Origin dummy-half has an option clause in his deal that must be exercised by November 1 this year.<\/p>\n If he does not activate the option before November 1, he would effectively become a free agent with his current deal expiring at the end of the next season.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is interesting. The NRL website reports he\u2019s on a contract until the end of 2028, which would mean he\u2019s not a November 1 guy,\u201d Read said on NRL 360.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat the situation is, is he\u2019s actually got an option clause in his contract which he has to take up by November 1 this year. <\/p>\n \u201cIf he doesn\u2019t take up the option, he effectively becomes a free agent (because) he\u2019s off contract at the end of next year. <\/p>\n \u201cThe Storm have got five weeks to tie him down or convince him to take up the option. They\u2019re desperate to.\u201d<\/p>\n BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 27: Harry Grant of the Storm passes the ball during the round 26 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium on August 27, 2026, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde\/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n The shock report has left the Storm with a crucial five-week window to convince Grant to remain at the club.<\/p>\n However, there is a growing confidence at the Storm that he wants to stay.<\/p>\n \u201cI spoke to Trippy and he\u2019s very confident they will keep him and that he wants to stay,\u201d Read added.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd other people at the club are confident he wants to stay as well but there\u2019s only five weeks to that cut-off date.<\/p>\n \u201cIf Harry hits the market, it blows everyone out of the water. Melbourne\u2019s priority is to get a deal done.\u201d<\/p>\n Should Grant become available, the incoming PNG Chiefs could be amongst the several club who would take notice and attempt to land his signature.<\/p>\n \u201cAre PNG interested in Harry?\u201d Braith Anasta asked.<\/p>\n Asked whether the Chiefs have him on their radar, the reporter conceded he was currently unaware of any interest but believes that is likely to change very quickly.<\/p>\n \u201cEveryone in the game would be interested in Harry Grant but I\u2019m not sure at the moment he\u2019s on their radar,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n \u201cBut I\u2019m sure if he hits November 1, they would be mad not to take a look at Harry Grant.\u201d<\/p>\n ‘Closest we’ve been to our community’ | 03:38<\/p>\n It is understood that Grant\u2019s future could also be influenced by a number of external factors such as who will take over as Storm coach from Craig Bellamy when he finally steps away from the job.<\/p>\n \u201cI think clarity around who the next coach would be would help,\u201d The Daily Telegraph\u2019s Michael Carayannis added.<\/p>\n \u201cIf they somehow convinced Billy Slater to do the job does his gravitas put an end to this sort of stuff. I feel like that\u2019s a huge call that Melbourne will have to make. <\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019ve got Cam Munster, Harry Grant, two of their best players on the market who would probably want clarity.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Could Harry Grant do the unthinkable and depart the Storm? 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