Hudson Young can meet PNG Chiefs, exploring a contract despite a $10,000 obstacle, while having a lucrative Raiders offer.
On the surface, it all seems so simple for Hudson Young to fly to Port Moresby after the Raiders gave their Test back rower the green light to take the flight.
The Raiders have done Young a solid, as the star forward is ordinarily not allowed to meet with rival clubs until the November 1 transfer window begins.
Off contract at the end of 2027, Young has a massive four-year, $1.1 million per-season contract extension sitting on the table from the Green Machine, which is probably another reason why Raiders head office is okay with the 28-year-old seeing what life as a PNG Chiefs foundation player in 2028 may look like.
It's a cracking deal.
However, there's a $10,000 obstacle.