RUGBY league contract wars can be a ruthless jungle but compassion and common sense has paved the way for prop Francis Molo to stay at the Broncos.

Molo will pass up a six-figure offer from the Titans to stay with the Broncos but both clubs have shown admirable sensitivity in a difficult situation.

Molo is taking a break from the game after the death of Sunshine Coast forward James Ackerman, who collapsed after being tackled by Molo when he was playing for Broncos feeder club Norths.

Molo has returned to training and attended the club’s session at Red Hill yesterday. He could have signed a substantially superior two-year deal with the Titans but instead will agree to a one-year deal with the Broncos.

media_camera Molo has taken an extended break from rugby league.

The Titans kept their offer to Molo on the table after the incident but, feeling that a familiar environment could be important to him in an acutely stressful time, suggested to Molo that for the moment at least, he may be best to stay where he is.

Molo has received great assistance from the Broncos, including coach Wayne Bennett, as he waits for a judiciary hearing into the incident.

Molo was the last player Bennett spoke to before leaving the field at training yesterday.

Brisbane have still to re-sign Sam Thaiday, Alex Glenn and Jordan Kahu, with skipper Justin Hodges yet to decide if he will retire or take up the last year of his contract.

Recruitment manager Peter Nolan heads the list management at the Broncos for coach Wayne Bennett, but CEO Paul White has ultimate responsibility for salary cap compliance.

Thaiday’s manager George Mimis is sensitive to the Broncos’ major off-field priority being White’s serious health issue.

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“I’ll wait to hear more over the next period,’’ he said.

“Other clubs have never been part of the (decision). It’s been about getting something done at the Broncos.’’

Hodges has some thinking time about his plans for next year but Mimis will urge him to make a decision within the next month.

Asked why should Broncos fans not be worried about the length of time it had taken, predating White’s diagnosis by some months, Glenn said: “That’s a good question. I know on social media a lot of people have commented that they don’t want to see us go.

“I love the this club and appreciate I was given a chance here and I’m sure Jordie and Sam want to stay here too.

There’s been some positive things, but it’s in the hands of Pete Nolan and my manager.’’

Kahu said: “Hopefully I have a place to go next year. I am looking to play the best footy I can play and that stuff will sort itself out.’’