WHO COULD PICK HIM UP?
The beauty of Cameron Munster is he can slot in at fullback, in the halves, and anywhere else in the backline and still be a star.
With that in mind, there will be no shortage of rival NRL clubs who will be interested in his services if he suddenly comes on the market.
But, we also have to consider the price tag and which clubs could actually afford him. The Storm are unlikely to contribute to any of his contract if they were to release him, and he could command upwards of $800,000-a-year.
So let’s start with the clubs who could use him in the halves.
Newcastle is said to have plenty of cash to splash, and coach Nathan Brown would no doubt love to have a player of Munster’s ability in the squad.
He would slot in nicely alongside halfback Mitchell Pearce, pushing utility Connor Watson to the bench. Either Munster or Watson could then act as fullback replacement if needed.
Manly are the obvious club in need of a five-eighth, but their current salary cap predicament means they would struggle to afford Munster and get a contract registered.
Gold Coast could also be in the race, given Kane Elgey’s form has been so-so and is under pressure to keep the No.6 jumper.
As a fullback, there’s a couple of clubs who would love to get his signature.
St George Illawarra are yet to lock in their No.1 for 2018, and Munster would form a formidable spine alongside Gareth Widdop and Ben Hunt.
But the Dragons may need to shed a player or two from their roster in order to afford the Storm discard.
Then there’s Wests Tigers, who have thrown Tui Lolohea a chance to own the No.1 jersey but would likely jump at the chance of having Munster in the position.
South Sydney are also without a recognised fullback, if the rumours of Greg Inglis’ move to the centres is true. And if not, then Munster would be an outstanding option at centre until Inglis was ready to relinquish the custodian role.
