Knock-on Effect NSW Cup - Eels Team

[Gronk]

"In a selfless move, Hodgson took up his option earlier in the 2023 season which earned him a salary worth $350,000.

That number would have been higher if the club had instead taken up his option and extended his contract for a further season."

Hodgson’s NRL career to end as medical retirement looms for English star

Hodgson’s NRL career to end as medical retirement looms for English star

www.foxsports.com.au

#selfless

Yes, that was a variation to the standard option. It wasn’t by the purest of definitions a MO. The club had a CO at a certain $ value and the player had a PO at a lesser $ value.

Outlier circumstances do not define the general norms.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Yes, that was a variation to the standard option. It wasn’t by the purest of definitions a MO. The club had a CO at a certain $ value and the player had a PO at a lesser $ value.

Outlier circumstances do not define the general norms.

I agree it was a combination PO and CO, but it was described as a MO.

It's the only definition of a mutual option that makes sense and has any legal purpose. You don't need a MO to discuss extending a year. There is zero purpose to it. Contracts are legally binding, not calendar reminders to have a chat in a couple of years.

 

[the phantom menace]

Yes, that was a variation to the standard option. It wasn’t by the purest of definitions a MO. The club had a CO at a certain $ value and the player had a PO at a lesser $ value.

I actually think the above concept and process is inherent in the "provisions" of a MO, and the discussions of whether a contract is extended and on what exact terms.

I just can't think of any other basis upon which these MO discussions to mutually agree would or could occur - and be officially registered with the NRL as an option year (rather than just standard negotiations to sign a new "extension" contract).