I agree that his most like destination if not staying at the Roosters is Union.
However, I could see him staying in league and playing for another team. Many would of also said Pearce would never leave Roosters, but they upgraded to a shiny new toy even though he was going well so he left.
Our halves next year will be on less than Brooks + Doueihi last year.
We were gonna offer AFB 800k+ but can't top Stefano up a bit extra without breaking the bank?
Also did you know Jake Simpkin is being paid quite a decent chunk? Same with Blore, it's not like swapping him for Olam really...
Sorry but how much do you think we are spending next year? Do the math on every player. We are well under the cap... Spots 20-28 are all basically min wage too.
Lot of people on social media saying it's because there is worry he might end up a utility. His dad is apparently a bit of a yapper.. all he wants is to know what spot they see him playing in the team going forward so he can nail it down. Doesn't care if its in the spine or at centre / wing...
I don't think those teams value Stefano that highly to be honest, probably a 600k / 3 year offer at most of those clubs.
Penrith are seemingly lining up Fifita with their JFH $ and Roosters have their 2 starting props cap wise with Collins & Leniu. Teams don't spend big $ on 3 props, Hargreaves...
If he wants to play spine I think 6 is the only position for him as every team has their fullback and he isn't a game manager.
In that case it leaves maybe Cowboys (Chad leaving) & Roosters (Keary leaving). I don't see him wanted to go to Cowboys and I am not sure he is what Roosters need...