Reading between the lines, Saints were going to pay a lot more money, and his family and manager were probably excited at that prospect, so he reluctantly went ahead with the release request.I hate seeing someone we have already put 5 yrs into walk into a shyte club like the Dragons especially when he didn't want to go (allegedly) even though his parents met Hook (allegedly).
For all I know his folks already own a house at Palm Beach plus a bunch of investment properties. But if they happen to be mere renters, then an extra few 100 grand coming into the family could make a significant difference to them.