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Murray Wenzel, AAP • November 10th, 2026 3:02 pm
Harry Grant continues to prioritise chasing an NRL title in Melbourne than waves on the Gold Coast | Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP
The offer of a free surfboard for joining the NRL's Gold Coast won't cut it for keen beachgoer and in-demand Melbourne hooker Harry Grant.
The representative star is on the open market, delaying discussions with the Storm until after this weekend's Rugby League World Cup final against New Zealand in Brisbane.
The Titans, who have secured young playmaking trio Keano Kini, Jayden Campbell and Zane Harrison, are interested in the No. 9's services.
Titans co-owner Matthew Johns has reportedly reached out to the Queenslander about a return to his home state, while Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate declared he will personally buy the Kangaroos talent a surfboard if he signs.
"It's from Kmart isn't it? Might be a little foamy?," Grant smiled when asked about Tate's offer on Tuesday.
Harry Grant and Jack Bostock are fully focused on the Kangaroos and minimising NRL contract talk | Photo: Jason O’Brien/AAP
Grant, a keen surfer, said his decision would be based on football opportunities, not swell.
"A lot of talk's been around surfboards and surfing and I just want to get the best out of my career as a rugby league player," he said.
"I want to win, want to compete and that will be where my heart lies.
"We've (Grant and the Storm) said to get through this great opportunity first ... not miss what's at hand and that's in the front of my mind."
Grant has won almost every trophy possible in the sport, but the Melbourne captain is still chasing an NRL premiership.
The Storm, led by Harry Grant, suffered a season like no other in the past decade and a half | Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP
The side finished 10th this season, missing finals for the first time since 2010.
Craig Bellamy is locked in for a final season as coach next year.
"It's been a learning process as a leader with the year we had," Grant said.
"You understand how much winning games means to you and what it takes to win.
"When it comes times to knuckle down and get back to work, we'll do that."
