Harry Grant faces November 1 deadline or hits free agency
Grant's contract option expires November 1; if unexercised, he effectively becomes a free agent at season's end.
Melbourne Storm's dummy-half Harry Grant has until November 1 to activate an option clause in his deal, or he will effectively become a free agent when his contract expires at the end of next season. The NRL website lists him as signed through 2028, but a hidden option clause changes that timeline entirely.
The Storm have just five weeks to convince Grant to stay or negotiate a fresh deal before rival clubs circle. Read from CODE Sports reported the situation on NRL 360.
Storm officials believe Grant wants to remain, but the deadline adds urgency. If Grant reaches the market, clubs including the incoming PNG Chiefs would line up for him.
- November 1, 2026
- Option deadline
- Five weeks
- Window remaining
- PNG Chiefs and others
- Clubs interested
- Dummy-half and captain
- Position
Why it mattersStorm risks losing one of rugby league's best hookers and their captain at a crucial time; other clubs desperately want him.
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