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Ryan stated on Wednesday that the 37-year-old NRL star will likely hang up the boots during the off-season despite suspicions that he might play for a competing NRL team like the Gold Coast Titans.
He said Smith was moving to Queensland and at least finished playing in the storm.
« Cameron didn’t come out and said to us. I think he’s keeping the meeting in check, ”Ryan said on SEN Track on Wednesday.
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« He had many offers to be with us as a consultant. I’m sure the (Brisbane) Broncos would love to see him back.
« He will live in Queensland. So what options are there up there? AFL clubs will hunt him down for leadership roles.
« The great man, I think he realized it was time to hang up and what a great career. ”
When asked if Smith played his last game with the Storm, Ryan said, « Not that I have a little bet every now and then, I would put some money on it. ”
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It comes after Storm chairman Matt Tripp planned to travel to Queensland to meet with Smith to discuss his future and a possible role with the Storm if he chooses to retire.
« I didn’t have a chance to talk to him about it. But if he played for the Melbourne Storm next year, I think I would know.
« That’s not to say he won’t be playing anywhere else. I really don’t know the answer to that. « .
« Hopefully we can focus on a few details and find out what the next year is like because I would love him to stay at the club.
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« If he backflips and says no, I want to play again. I have to get creative and find a way to make this happen.
« I’m going upstairs with the expectation that if he doesn’t want to continue playing, I’ll get him involved in some form or another. « .
“And that remains to be seen. I’m really not sure what his intentions are. He was on his way to the book signing, but we’re going to crossroads and catch up. ”
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