Brisbane made a three-year, multi-million dollar offer to David Fifita when her struggle with the Gold Coast for the star two-oarsman reached diluted air.
Channel 7 has reported that the titans have increased their initial one-year contract of $ 1.1 million in three seasons to well over $ 3 million.
None of the clubs have officially confirmed the contracts submitted to Fifita.
However, NRL.com assumes that the Broncos refuse to admit defeat and extend their own one-year contract by two more seasons after the 20-year-old announced that he would consider longer-term contracts.
Brisbane admits they are unable to reach the titans financially, but has presented Fifita with one of the biggest deals for a striker in club history.
Both offers would make Fifita one of the highest paid forwards in the NRL.
Fifita has been out of action since the second round due to a knee injury. The Broncos suffered six defeats in his absence before defeating Canterbury two weeks ago. His contract crisis dominated the news cycle at that time.
During the negotiations, there were indications that Fifita would only consider a 12-month commitment as he would try to break ties with current manager Steve Deacon in December.
However, the financial security of long-term multi-million dollar offers is hard to ignore by everyone.
Fifita has been torn about his future for some time and has recently called Anthony Seibold to let him know that he was bound to titans one evening before calling back the next morning after changing his mind.
Broncos captain Pat Carrigan said the lengthy saga was not a distraction for the players and he hoped to sign with Brisbane again.
Fifita is expected to make its decision next week.
“I will respect everything Dave wants to do in the future,” said Carrigan after the 46-8 loss to the storm.
“I would like to keep him with the Broncs, but we all have a family and our own aspirations and we have to look at what is best for them.
“It’s not a distraction at all. I can’t wait to get him back on the field, and hopefully it’ll be here for a few more years.
“Today’s appearances and other appearances have nothing to do with what’s going on with Dave and his contract.
“I’m a good friend of Dave’s and I know what he’s about as a person. He’s about doing his rehab. He’s hurting with the results we’re getting right now, but he’s part of our club. “
The titan’s allure grows from week to week. You’ve already recruited young strikers Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Herman Ese’ese for the next season and have one of the league’s most promising leaders in Moeaki Fotuaika.
