Cam Is Storm's $2.5m Man

Sydney Morning Herald

Wednesday December 10, 2008

Brad Walter

STORM captain Cam Smith has agreed to a lucrative new deal that will keep him at the club for the next five years.

Smith - considered Darren Lockyer's heir apparent as Queensland and Australian skipper - will front a press conference in Melbourne today to announce his decision to re-sign until the end of the 2013 season. It is a massive boost to the Storm, who have lost Israel Folau, Michael Crocker, Jeremy Smith, Antonio Kaufusi and Matt Geyer from the side that lost this year's grand final to Manly.

The Kangaroos hooker missed the record 40-0 defeat due to suspension. Smith attracted interest from several clubs, headed by the Titans.

It is understood the deal, thought to be worth more than $2.5 million, includes an upgrade for the final season of his current deal in 2009 and a four-year extension.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys will decide today or tomorrow whether to pursue interest in sacked Bulldog Reni Maitua, who has been linked with South Sydney and Wakefield.

© 2008 Sydney Morning Herald

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