CANBERRA prop David Shillington says he may still see out his career with the Raiders despite confirming he has a get-out clause in his contract to join the proposed Brisbane Bombers from 2014.
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Raiders chief executive Don Furner said yesterday the club agreed to the clause because of the 29-year-old's age and status in the game. However, the contract dictates Shillington can only join a new Queensland team, not an existing club.
''He asked if he was to receive an offer would the club consider releasing him, but only to the new Queensland club,'' Furner said.
''It's something we allowed because Shillo is important to us … What [the players] look at is longevity. He might get offered a four-year deal by the new franchise when he's got one year to go with us, [and] that'd become the new England for him.''
The Brisbane Bombers launched its brand last week and are hopeful of being admitted into the NRL.
Canberra announced a fortnight ago they had agreed to terms with Shillington until the end of 2015.
The contract is yet to be signed, but Shillington's manager Andrew Purcell said he expected the deal would be made official next week.
It is understood the NRL has no plans for expansion until at least the 2014 season.
Jon Tuxworth
