No doubt, and the huge risks are from both sides. Just a few of the countless possible scenarios would be;He's a sensational player, but it's not hard to think his manager is keen to push this deal thru so he locks in 100-150k per year for the next decade from this one player. A 5 year deal would surely make more sense for both sides.
- He has a career ending injury, something every player faces every time he laces his boots up. That could happen this weekend.
- A million bucks is top-end coin right now, but will surely be what plenty of far less talented players will be pulling down long before his 10 year deal is over.
- He hits a form slump that can't be reversed.
- He gets pinged for drugs (performance and/or casual use) or other off-field antics and the NRL revoke his playing licence.
- JT retires, a few other key players move on, the Cows are suddenly wooden spoon contenders. And he wants out.
- Burnout, and he no longer wants to train or play the game.
- Irrevocable dispute between him and the coach/management.
- A ridiculously large offer from Rugby that can't be ignored sees the whole thing end up in court.
- And on and on...