Craig Bellamy, the Storm coach, harbors a desire for both himself and Cameron Munster to depart Melbourne simultaneously.
As they contemplate their futures in the NRL, Bellamy is determined to support Munster, irrespective of the latter's potential decision to join the new franchise in PNG.
On Wednesday, Munster intensified the discussion by stating that he would turn down any offers from the Chiefs for 2028 if Bellamy continues as Melbourne's coach.
Although Bellamy extended his contract with the Storm through 2028 in February, concerns about his health due to a neurodegenerative diagnosis have raised questions about his long-term role.
In a statement on Thursday, Bellamy confirmed, "the next year or two I'll be finishing up," without clarifying if his health would allow him to remain until 2028.
Since debuting in 2014 under Bellamy, Munster has played pivotal roles in two premiership wins and is now the longest-serving active player for the Storm.
For Bellamy, the idea of concluding their journeys together is appealing, yet Munster expressed concerns about the timing.
"I'd love to go right through my coaching career with him, ending about the same time," Bellamy remarked.
"[But] he's got a decision to make. He'll make the right decision for what's right for his family. He's got the right to do that.