LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Amidst a tug-of-war between the Canberra Raiders and the Manly Sea Eagles for his services, Jamal Fogarty has spoken out about his future as the Sea Eagles reportedly upped their offer to lure him away from Canberra.
Fogarty, who has spent the last four seasons with the Raiders, has significantly improved his game during his time there and is now considered one of the top kickers in the league.
However, Fogarty's future in Canberra has been up in the air since the club signed Ethan Sanders from the Parramatta Eels, with the young NSW Blues representative being seen as the long-term halfback for the team.
Rumors have been circulating for some time that Manly sees Fogarty as a potential replacement for Daly Cherry-Evans, with reports suggesting that the Sea Eagles were initially offering him a two-year contract to join the team for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
Now, it has been reported that Manly has upped their offer to a three-year contract in an attempt to sway Fogarty away from Canberra.
The Raiders countered with a new two-year deal for Fogarty to stay, after deciding not to take up the option in his current contract.
This has put Fogarty in a difficult position as he weighs his options for the future.
It seems that Fogarty will have to make a decision soon about where he sees himself playing in the coming years, with both Canberra and Manly vying for his talents.
As the negotiations continue, it remains to be seen which club Fogarty will ultimately choose to call his home for the next few seasons.