Smeltz has been strongly linked with a move to Perth Glory next year but a switch to the Hunter could yet be on the cards.

"He's clearly one of the people on our wish-list," Jets executive chairman Ken Edwards told Newcastle Herald.

And should the Jets succeed in landing their man then new man Culina would be delighted to link up with the striker once more.

"Shane's a quality player," Culina said. "I think every club would love to have him."