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Harry Grant puts contract talks aside to focus on World Cup final
Australia hooker Harry Grant is putting contract talks on hold while the Kangaroos prepare for the World Cup final.
The 28-year-old has a multimillion-dollar offer from Melbourne Storm, and the Gold Coast Titans are also interested in signing him.
Grant said Australia’s focus is on Sunday’s final against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium.
The Kangaroos reached the final after beating Samoa 44-12 in Sydney.
Contract uncertainty also surrounds several other Australian players, including Sam Walker and Jack Bostock, as clubs pursue signings.
Grant said players will discuss their futures in the coming weeks, after the final.
Harry Grant says he is putting contract discussions aside to focus on Australia’s World Cup final against New Zealand.
The 28-year-old hooker said his attention was on the tournament after Australia beat Samoa 44-12.
Grant has a multimillion-dollar contract offer from Melbourne Storm on the table.
Gold Coast Titans part owner Matthew Johns has contacted Grant about a possible move.
Grant said there would be time for more contract discussions in the coming weeks.
- Who
- Harry Grant, the Australia and Melbourne Storm hooker.
- What
- He says he is setting aside contract discussions to focus on the World Cup final.
- When
- After Australia’s 44-12 win over Samoa; the final is scheduled for Sunday night.
- Where
- The final is at Suncorp Stadium. Grant spoke to reporters after the Samoa match in Sydney.
- Why
- Grant said he wants to avoid distractions and focus on the World Cup.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The free agency window opened, bringing attention to the futures of several Kangaroos players.
Grant told reporters that his focus was on the World Cup final.
Australia is due to face New Zealand in the final at Suncorp Stadium.
Grant said there would be time for more mature contract discussions.
- Player
- Harry Grant, 28
- Current club
- Melbourne Storm
- Contract offer
- Multimillion-dollar deal from Melbourne Storm
- Potential move
- Gold Coast Titans part owner Matthew Johns contacted Grant
- Semi-final result
- Australia beat Samoa 44-12
- Final opponent and venue
- New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium
What people are saying
For us, our attention is on the World Cup
I think you’re trying to eliminate distractions and really lock into what’s most important now.
There’ll be times to get all that stuff. We’ll have those more mature conversations in the coming weeks.