Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire has moved to quickly to shoot down speculation Robbie Farah will retire and knows the club legend will play a huge role on the field in 2019.

The Tigers also have the option to ask the NRL for their $639,000 cap penalty to be spread over four years – the duration of Farah's planned ambassadorial role – which would still allow them to go to market for a couple of quality players next year.

Not the retiring type: Michael Maguire says Robbie Farah is ready to play on. Credit:AAP

There is no chance any Tigers players will be shed if the current cap penalty remains.

At the very least the club can promote two players from its lower grades.