Griffiths had been expected to ink a deal earlier this week and a press conference to announce the deal was pencilled in for yesterday.

Plans for that were cancelled but another press conference today was tipped to be the unveiling of Griffiths on a $1m, four year deal as the club marquee.

But in a surprise, the conference revealed Jets coach Gary van Egmond had signed a three year contract extension instead.

A club insider admitted: "Joel is still thinking it over."

The Jets now hope to be able to announce the deal "...fairly soon."