Off-contract Warriors hooker Issac Luke has declared he wants to remain at the club beyond this year.
The 31-year-old has enjoyed his best season yet in Warriors colours since joining the franchise on a three-year deal in 2016.
There have been plenty of rumours about Luke's unknown future, with talks of a possible move to the Super League, but it appears his future remains in New Zealand.
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Luke has played more than 200 games in the NRL, making his debut for the Rabbitohs in 2007, and has 37 test caps for the Kiwis.
Following the news Simon Mannering will retire at the end of the season, the Warriors would want to retain Luke due to his experience, and now they will have more money to throw at the New Zealand international.
Speaking to NRL.com, Luke said he is determined to win a new deal on the back of his form while continuing to mentor the younger hookers at the club.
"I have spoken to Mooks [Stephen Kearney] about it. I want to stay," said Luke.
"Obviously it is about what is best for the club, and they have a lot of depth in my area at the moment.
"At the moment I am just trying to help those boys grow. I have to let my footy do the talking. I want a contract."
Luke credits trainer Alex Corvo for helping him rediscover his form.
"Then obviously there is what Alex Corvo brings with his tough mentality," Luke said.
"He wanted me to trim down, and he doesn't let anything go past.
"Corvo has helped me with the fitness part of it, and when you are fit, you are thinking a lot clearer and everything is not cloudy.
"We want to be there in September footy. Even training in September awesome. The boys haven't been able to achieve that since 2011, but that is definitely where the club is heading towards."
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