BLOCKBUSTER MOVE LOOMS: Broncos Gun Targets Veteran Knights Centre with $800K Offer—Strategic Play Sparks Tug-of-War, Pay Cut Drama, and Massive Roster Shake-Up as Newcastle Star Faces Career-Defining Decision Amid Red Hill’s 2025 Title Charge Ambitions
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In a move sending tremors through the NRL landscape, the Brisbane Broncos have tabled a stunning $800,000 contract offer to a veteran Newcastle Knights centre, signaling a bold power play ahead of the 2025 season. Sources close to the situation reveal the Broncos’ marquee forward—dubbed “the general” within Red Hill’s inner sanctum—personally lobbied club officials to chase the battle-hardened back, viewing him as the missing piece to Brisbane’s premiership puzzle.
The Knights, blindsided by Brisbane’s aggressive pursuit, have responded with a shocking ultimatum: the star centre—who still has one year left on his Newcastle deal—has been asked to explore his options, with club executives warning he’ll need to accept a pay cut of at least $300,000 if he wants to remain in the Hunter.
The standoff has sparked fierce speculation across league circles, with many tipping the veteran to don the maroon and gold in 2025, completing what insiders are calling a “masterstroke of roster engineering” by the Broncos.
Brisbane’s offer is reportedly front-loaded, ensuring the 31-year-old centre banks top dollar next season before the club reshuffles its cap in 2026. The Broncos’ offer includes performance incentives and a leadership
