Brodie signs on to stay in England until 2030

Mark Staniforth | February 8, 2023

Reigning Super League Man of Steel Brodie Croft has ended speculation about his future by signing a long-term contract extension with Salford Red Devils.

The Australian halfback starred for Paul Rowley’s side last season as they confounded expectations to get to the brink of the grand final.

His displays inevitably attracted talk of an imminent return home to NRL, with St George-Illawarra looking at him as a replacement for the suspended Junior Amone.

However, a rumoured $250,000 transfer fee put off the Dragons and the 25-year-old Queenslander has now agreed a new deal that is set to keep him in northern England until 2030.

It is thought to be the longest contract in the competition’s history.

The former Storm and Broncos player said: “[I am] delighted to extend my time at Salford – this group of boys is something special and along with the coaching staff through to the performance staff and office staff, I’m excited at what the future holds for the club.”

Croft scored 32 tries, swept the board of his club’s individual honours and was the main instigator in a fine season for the Red Devils, culminating in him claiming the prestigious Man of Steel Award.

His deal ends months of inevitable speculation over his future with the club, and gives Rowley’s men a major boost ahead of their return to Super League action later this month.