‘Definitely in the equation’: Kangaroos stars reveal contract stances

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Jack Bostock says his future club is not locked in, while Australian teammate Harry Grant sheds light on the motives that will dictate his next move.

Kangaroos winger Jack Bostock says he’s yet to decide his playing future, as Australian teammate Harry Grant shed light on the motives that would dictate his next move.

The off-contract pair have thrown their focus towards Australia’s Rugby League World Cup final clash against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.

Bostock has been heavily linked to a shift away from the Dolphins to a host of NSW clubs – spearheaded by his junior outfit, the Dragons – while Grant is in the Gold Coast Titans’ sights.

Bostock’s asking price has risen since he returned from a ruptured ACL in round nine, in a season that has included a Blues debut and seven tries in four World Cup appearances.

His form has tightened the retention battle of the Dolphins, who have re-signed Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow but are yet to secure the in-demand Herbie Farnworth, among other off-contract stars.

Bostock is adamant he has made no call on where he will sign his next deal, while stressing the Redcliffe-based side remained well in the hunt for his services.

“Apparently … I’m going to [every club], so I’m not too sure – maybe I’m going to play three or four games at each club in 2028,” he joked.

“I’ve made it pretty clear the whole time my focus is on the World Cup, and then after the World Cup, contracts will be sorted. There’s a lot that goes into it, but it shouldn’t be too far after the World Cup [when I decide].

“I love it up here [in Queensland], so the Dolphins are still definitely in the equation. I’ve seen a lot of people jump to the conclusion when I said I was going to the open market, and they’ve pencilled that in as I’m leaving the Dolphins, but that’s definitely not the case.”

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