Brisbane and Cronulla circle Penrith forward Liam Martin as contract talks stall
Liam Martin wants $1 million per season; Brisbane and Cronulla are watching his status closely.
Liam Martin, 29, is at an impasse with Penrith over a new contract. Martin currently earns about $750,000 and is asking for $1 million a season on a three-year extension.
Martin halted talks with the Panthers in August. Penrith's priority is locking down co-captains Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo; Martin ranks ahead of other players they need to sign.
Brisbane and Cronulla are watching his status closely and plan to bid when free agency opens on November 1. Martin has won four premierships at Penrith with a 75 per cent winning record and has played 16 State of Origin matches.
- $750,000 per season
- Current salary
- $1 million per season
- Asking price
- November 1
- Free agency opens
- Four
- Premierships won
Why it mattersIf Penrith can't meet Martin's asking price, one of Australia's best back-rowers could move to a rival club and strengthen their chances at a premiership.
AustraliaThe Brisbane Broncos and Cronulla Sharks may reshape their rosters if they land Martin, affecting the NRL's competitive balance next season.
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