Rising Melbourne Storm playmaker Jonah Pezet is set to orchestrate a career-defining series of moves that could see him line up for three different NRL clubs across the next three seasons.
Pezet activated a get-out clause in his contract following the Storm’s grand final loss, opening the door to a highly competitive market for one of the NRL’s most promising young halves.
The 22-year-old has attracted interest from North Queensland, Parramatta, and Canberra, but a late move from the Brisbane Broncos has reportedly shaken up the race for his signature with a decision previously said to be expected in the next week.
Today it has been reported that Pezet has made that decision on his future — to sign with both the Brisbane Broncos and Parramatta Eels, according to CODE Sports.
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The plan would see Pezet partner star halfback Mitchell Moses at the Eels in 2026 on a lucrative one-year contract before leaving Parramatta to head north on a long term deal that has reportedly trumped all other offers.
Pezet is expected to join the Brisbane Broncos in 2027 as their long-term replacement for Adam Reynolds, who is anticipated to retire after next season, in what would be a massive coup for the Broncos if they can execute the move successfully.
For the Storm, the loss of Pezet is a significant blow, with the club and coach Craig Bellamy reportedly doing everything possible to retain their rising star.
Pezet’s decision to move is likely to have ramifications beyond Melbourne, potentially affecting recruitment strategies for other clubs, including the Perth Bears ahead of their NRL debut.
While the Storm had considered reshuffling their spine and allowing Cameron Munster to explore options with the Bears, Pezet’s departure now makes that scenario unlikely, as Melbourne will focus on retaining stars Munster and Ryan Papenhuyzen.
According to reports, Pezet's management is in deep discussions to get both contracts finalized in a shocking development that would see him play for three separate clubs across three years.
A formal announcement is expected within the week, but it is an outcome few saw coming, with the Eels set to be more competitive in 2026 and the Broncos simultaneously finalizing an ideal succession plan for their halves.
The fortunes of both clubs are now looking up — short term for the Eels and long term for the current defending premiers in Brisbane.