‘I was meant to’: Munster’s shock PNG reveal as Chiefs boss makes big Nov 1 halves call
NRL star Cameron Munster has confirmed he is putting contract talks with the PNG Chiefs on hold until November. The Melbourne Storm player decided to delay his visit to the expansion club to avoid media scrutiny and focus on his current team.
Why it matters
The potential move of a high-profile player to a new expansion franchise is a significant development in the Australian rugby league landscape.
NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP ‘I was meant to’: Munster’s shock PNG reveal as Chiefs boss makes big Nov 1 halves call Munster responds to PNG Chiefs links | 01:14 Ethan Lee Chalk from Fox Sports July 30th, 2026 10:07 am Melbourne Storm star and Queensland Maroons skipper Cameron Munster has confirmed that he has put talks of a potential move to the PNG Chiefs on hold as he continues to contemplate his long-term future.
The latest high-profile player linked with the expansion club , reports emerged last week that the superstar five-eighth had been granted a window by the Storm to speak with the NRL’s 19th franchise.
“There is a level of interest from PNG,” his manager and Fox League’s Braith Anasta told Code Sports .
“We have been in constant communication with Melbourne and Melbourne have the greatest of respect for Cam.
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