Panthers star fullback Dylan Edwards has reportedly begun negotiations for a contract extension and playmaker Jarome Luai has backed him to earn a bumper pay rise.
According to the SMH, the 27-year-old at the moment earns round $500,000 however is ready for an enormous improve for 2024 in addition to an extension for at least two extra years.
Panthers powerbrokers are dealing with a fragile wage cap headache with each Luai and Edwards coming off-contract come November 1.
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Both gamers, who have been integral figures within the membership’s back-to-back premierships, are anticipated to subject presents across the $1 million mark in the event that they hit the open market.
As it stands, Luai’s present contract is reportedly value round $750,000 per-season and the incumbent Blues playmaker can also be in line for a hefty improve.
While the Panthers have already got numerous big-name stars on profitable contracts, Luai is assured the membership can accommodate upgrades for himself and Edwards.
“Yeah I reckon they can,” Luai instructed the Herald.
“Dyl’s one of our best players. Not just this week or that week, but consistently on a week-to-week basis, he’s always up there.
“Just look at his numbers and what he puts up. He’s vocal and his leadership is very important to our team.
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“This is our home. We’ve been here ever since we’ve come in (to NRL). We haven’t got too far into the chats at the moment, but hopefully I can let you know in a couple of months.
“I’ve still got (18 months) to go and we’re still early in the year. I’ve got to play well and hopefully they re-sign me.”
Several stars have been compelled out of the membership lately on account of wage cap constraints.
Gun backrower Viliame Kikau departed for the Bulldogs after the 2022 season, whereas hooker Apisai Koroisau additionally left for the Tigers.
Meanwhile, Spencer Leniu and Stephen Crichton are set to go away on the 12 months’s finish, becoming a member of the Roosters and Bulldogs respectively.
Source: www.foxsports.com.au