The Broncos are set to hand recruit Te Maire Martin an upgraded two-year contract extension after the New Zealand international's stunning start to his NRL return.
Martin has played the past two matches for the Queensland club, filling in for Tesi Niu at fullback and featuring in successive wins under Kevin Walters.
The 26-year-old played his first game in Round 7 against the Bulldogs, his first NRL appearance in 1,092 days.
Martin has quickly emerged as a required player at Red Hill after joining on a development deal, with the former Cowboy and Panther now reportedly in line for an upgrade.
According to News Corp, the Broncos are set to hand Martin a new deal that will tie him to the club until the end of the 2024 season.
โThat stuff (contract negotiations) is out of my lane, but we expect to re-sign Te Maire for a couple of years,โ Walters said.
โHe has been really good for us, he has been a great pick-up for us.
"I didnโt really know how quickly he could accelerate but he is playing good footy and since he has been at the back, we look a different team in attack, so heโs doing a great job for us."
Martin will feature in his third game in a Broncos jumper on Thursday night against South Sydney at Accor Stadium.
Just out of interest, I wonder what clauses are in Te Maire Martinโs contract, given he has already retired one on medical grounds โ and presumably was paid out for the remainder of his contract.
If I were the Ben Ikin, Iโd include a clause that says โif you have to retire again, for the same reason โ brain bleed โ then no further payment will be madeโ.
I hope for Martinโs sake that he doesnโt succumb again, but I hope for the Broncosโ that they cover their corporate backside.