Brutal reviews for eliminated NRL teams... and the big signing they should make

Coates was under a deadline to decide on 31 August; one outlet reported it, none carried a figure.

Fox Sports reported on 31 August that Xavier Coates is off contract at the end of 2027, meaning he can negotiate with rival clubs from November 1. He is listed among several Storm players, including Cameron Munster and Stefano Utoikamanu, eligible to explore the market under the same free-agency rule.

Xavier Coates · Melbourne · signed through 2027 · Cap Dramas Estimate: $545K a season (range $450K–$640K, Estimated).

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Brutal reviews for eliminated NRL teams... and the big signing they should make

Coates was under a deadline to decide on 31 August; one outlet reported it, none carried a figure.

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