New Zealand international Kevin Proctor has resisted overtures from rival NRL clubs to re-sign with Melbourne for four years.
The Canberra Raiders had tabled a big money offer for the 25-year-old back-rower, but he chose to stay at the Storm, where he debuted in 2008.
The deal will keep Proctor, who has played three Tests for New Zealand, in Melbourne until the end of the 2018 season.
Proctor joined the Storm out of school and was a member of the club's 2009 under-20s grand final winning team and 2012 NRL premiership side.
The Raiders reportedly offered Proctor a $700,000 a year contract as part of an aggressive recruitment campaign.
The Canberra offer was well in excess of the contract tabled by the Storm, however Proctor chose to stay loyal to the club which offered him his start.
"I've invested a lot of time into the club and agreeing to terms is about me showing my appreciation to Melbourne Storm and repaying the loyalty they have shown me in the seven years I have been here," Proctor said.
"My heart is with Melbourne, this is home for me and it would've felt weird to picture myself leaving the club.
"In weighing up the decision, I just knew I would be happier here and you can't put a price on happiness."
Proctor has played 114 NRL matches and represented New Zealand in the trans-Tasman Test against Australia earlier in the year.
Storm football director Frank Ponissi said Proctor has developed into a senior member of the Melbourne squad.
"Kevin has been at our club since leaving school seven years ago and during this time he has developed into an important senior player and leader," he said.
"As well as being an integral part of the team, Kevin is extremely popular with his teammates, staff and supporters."
Share
