The Melbourne Storm has contacted the NRL in a desperate bid to keep their superstar Greg Inglis in Australian rugby league.
Following speculation Inglis could follow the likes of Mark Gasnier and Sonny Bill Williams overseas, Storm CEO Brian Waldron has phoned NRL boss David Gallop to discuss measures to keep their star in the country.
Inglis, 21, has reportedly spoken to his family about a possible move overseas to a more lucrative competition.
He still has two years remaining on his Storm contract, but the club is eager for the NRL to provide some financial assistance to keep the Queensland star in the game.
“It’s true that we need to work with the game, its owners and key commercial partners to ensure players like Greg Inglis stay in rugby league,” Waldron told News Limited.
“Like everyone, Greg will look at his options after this contract.
“We are hopeful people associated with rugby league can put together a package for Greg to be suitably remunerated in the game.”
There have been fears Inglis could follow Williams after revelations last week since he spoke about linking up with Williams’s manager Khoder Nasser and friend Anthony Mundine.
But Waldron insists Inglis would not walk out on his NRL contract as Williams did.
“Very simply, Greg Inglis has stipulated that he does not break contracts - whether they are with his club or his manager,” Waldron said.
“Greg has enormous character and integrity.”
