Cameron Smith re-signs with Melbourne Storm

Scotty - Did you see the smiley face at the end of my comment? i was just winding you up mate. It was me you made that deal with but i would never hold you to it. Have you got any good in-law jokes?

X, Muzz You are both kidding surely.......The Roar is about discussions, opinions and passing on information. I have a big network and a heap of stuff comes across my desk. If I ever choose to pass something on to the Roar it is always in good faith based on the info at the time. Trust me when I tell you that Cam was "GONE" last Oct....I am happy to pass that on, but understand that he changed his mind. The Storm NEVER even made him an offer before Xmas they were that certain that he was gone. Thats fine if u cant accept that, I will still sleep.

Scotty - Who did you make that status deal with ? : )

Scott .To use a Monopoliysm:- go directly to jail, do not pass go,do not collect $200. You led us down the garden path LOL.

Atko The Roosters have a guy called Friend who will be replacing Cam when he retires, and i wont even mention Segyaro

As a Broncos fan I welcome this news because I believe Andrew McCullough could well end up being the number 1 hooker in the game by the time he (McCullough) retires. He's getting better every season.

When a former owner and a current owner both tell you he is gone then he is gone, but that was last October and it is my view that a 3 week holiday in Brisbane with in laws was what changed their minds. You love them, but Melb is just far enough.

BA I have no problem with you or anyone bagging me but get your facts straight. Did you read this on Jan 23? http://www.theroar.com.au/2014/01/23/melbourne-storm-continue-to-grow-with-heart-deal/ In part it said: High on the priority list is maintaining their elite players and skipper Cam Smith is top priority. When season 2013 had finished there is no doubt that the Storm owners had conceded that they would lose their champion hooker to the Brisbane Broncos to a massive $1.4m a year deal over three years. He clearly did not want to leave the club he loves but he also had pressure from family who are based in Brisbane. Make no mistake that Cam Smith was gone, but the body language since he has come back from holidays with his wife and family has underlined how important the Storm is in his life. Smith will have to take a massive pay cut of around $1m if he stays with the Storm and, like former teammates Greg Inglis, will say “no” to a massive Broncos offer. I put my Roar ‘Guru’ status up for grabs last October when I suggested that Cam Smith would sign with the Broncos, and prior to Christmas, I changed the suggestion to 80/20. I am now saying that I am backing the influential Storm owners to keep their skipper and re-sign him for three years. Circumstances change, people change their minds, but one thing is certain, the Melbourne Storm will continue to grow.

Thanks Jonesy. Do not watch league 360 obviously.

karmichael hunt?

As an AFL follower who keeps an eye on the Storm it is good to see Cam Smith stay. I actually like when he comes on to AFL 360. A true sports lover and keeps abreast of development in AFL that has even a slight relation to league. That's why the hosts really appear to like him. By the way is there an equivalent AFL person who pops onto the league 360 show or equivalent?

Broncos never made Cam Smith an offer.

I'm glad to see Smith stay with the Storm. I fear for the game in Melbourne if they don't have a successful team.

A winning club but at the end of his tenure at the Storm, but as it stands the "Big 3" plus Bellamy only have one premiership to show for this supposed golden era.

You could look at it in two ways: no Smith to the Broncos could dissuade DCE from signing on there as it will be a much weaker team without Smith at hooker...OR it could mean more salary cap cash for Brisbane to make a huge offer for DCE? I sincerely hope the former.

I read Scott's comments that Mrs Smith said it was her or the Storm. Wow. They're getting divorced? Good call Scot!!

As a Broncos supporter I say this is great news. Cameron Smith Is the Storm and it's great to see a player stick it out with his club. Being with a winning club probably doesn't hurt either. It wouldn't surprise me to see him end up as the head coach once Bellamy has had enough. Any anyway we don't need him! We have ...ummm .....

Good to see the word 'contract' is singular as well :)

Great news for the Storm! The one club player is so rare these days so I always enjoy seeing it eventuate. I wonder if this will have a bearing on DCE staying at Manly? Top players aren't going to the Broncos anymore. Cam Smith is just another to weigh up his options and decide against a move to Brisbane. Locking in Griffin could be very detrimental to the Broncos in the long run.

Brilliant news. Great to see champions like Cam Smith be one club men. Doesn't have the flashiness, but probably the most influencial player in any team since Lockyer.