CANTERBURY legend Peter Mortimer is not expecting his son Daniel to follow in his footsteps by switching to the Bulldogs.
Peter Mortimer, who was part of "The Entertainers" with his brothers Steve and Chris, said "something extraordinary" would have to happen for Daniel to leave the Eels when his contract expires at the end of this year.
"We told (Bulldogs coach) Kevin Moore we would come and see him before we sign anything with the Eels," Peter said. "But really it would take something extraordinary for him to leave the Eels because the club has been so good to him. We told Kev we would have a chat to him because he is a great bloke and the club is doing great things, but I can't see him leaving the Eels."
Peter said second-year syndrome was more of a concern for Daniel than signing a new deal.
"We will wait until he plays at least half a dozen games before we do anything," Mortimer said. "Seeing how he goes in his second year is more important at the moment. We'll sort out the contract after that."