The November 1 trade window is now officially open with a staggering number of NRL stars now able to negotiate with rival clubs.
Over 190 players across the competition are now free agents and some big-money contracts are set to be thrown around.
From Reuben Garrick’s four-year deal to a potential payday for Sharks gun Siosifa Talakai, every club has business to finalise.
Read below for a wrap of every club’s off-contract players!
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PENRITH PANTHERS — 11 off-contract players
Off-contract: Eddie Blacker, Jack Cogger, Stephen Crichton, Thomas Jenkins, Spencer Leniu, Soni Luke, Liam Martin, Tyrone Peachey, Chris Smith, Scott Sorensen, Brian To’o
Biggest flight risk: Stephen Crichton.
The 22-year-old dual premiership winner is reportedly a target of both the Bulldogs and Dolphins, with incoming Canterbury-Bankstown coach Cameron Ciraldo hoping to secure his services. Crichton has shown he is a more than capable fullback and could be open to making a move to wear the No.1 jersey, as Dylan Edwards won;t be leaving his post any time soon.
Biggest pay rise: Stephen Crichton.
If the gun centre makes the move he could be offered ‘fullback money’ and receive a huge salary increase. Crichton is reportedly keen to play at the back according to The Daily Telegraph’s Brent Read. “Stephen Crichton would love to play fullback. Canterbury need a fullback… he is the one guy who would not surprise me at all if we see him at Canterbury in 2024,” Read said on Triple M.
Almost locked in: Liam Martin.
Martin has reportedly signed a one-year extension to remain at the foot of the mountain in a huge boost for the reigning premiers. According to SEN’s Michelle Bishop, the 25-year-old will prolong the feeding frenzy for another year and re-sign until the end of 2024.
CRONULLA SHARKS — 12 off-contract players
Off-contract: Jayden Berrell, Wade Graham, Mawene Hiroti, Royce Hunt, Matt Ikuvalu, Sione Katoa, William Kennedy, Lachlan Miller, Jesse Ramien, Siosifa Talakai, Braydon Trindall, Teig Wilton
Biggest flight risk: Lachlan Miller.
The former Rugby Sevens star showed he has the talent to compete in the NRL last season, featuring in seven games. The 28-year-old scored a stunning try on debut against the Titans, but later fell behind young gun Kade Dykes in the fullback pecking order. With Will Kennedy the club’s first choice No.1, Miller may need to look for an exit.
Biggest pay rise: Siosifa Talakai.
The 25-year-old bulldozing centre had a breakout year and was one of the competition’s best backs, earning a NSW Blues debut in the process. Talakai is set for a significant payrise with his current contract sitting at $300,000 according to The Daily Telegraph’s Buzz Rothfield. Rival clubs will be circling the dynamic ball runner and the Sharks have a salary cap headache on their hands.
Almost locked in: Siosifa Talakai.
According to The Daily Telegraph’s Brent Read, Cronulla have been negotiating a new deal with Talakai’s management for “ages”. “The Sharks have been talking to him ages about trying to get a new deal done, they put it off during Origin but they’ve ramped them up again” Read said in August. Talakai is yet to re-sign with the Sharks but the club will be desperate to get a deal done.
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS — 12 off-contract players
Off-contract: Mitchell Dunn, Brendan Elliot, Jack Gosiewski, Jake Granville, Ben Hampton, Peta Hiku, Laitia Moceidreke, Jeremiah Nanai, Reece Robson, Taniela Sadrugu, James Tamou, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
Biggest flight risk: Jeremiah Nanai.
Nanai’s emergence as one of the competition’s best talents has handed the Cowboys a huge headache. The 19-year-old signed a one-year extension prior to the 2022 season to put off the feeding frenzy for another year, but is now able to negotiate with rivals. In a huge boost for Todd Payten’s side, the young gun revealed he wants to remain in Townsville, but his salary could be a deciding factor.
Biggest pay rise: Jeremiah Nanai.
North Queensland powerbrokers have already admitted that they won’t be able to match the offers set to be tabled by rivals, with Sydney clubs expected to offer multimillion-dollar deals. “If there is going to be a club that comes up with a long-term offer worth $1 million bucks a year, it will be difficult to keep him,” Cowboys head of football Micheal Luck said.
Almost locked in: Reece Robson.
The Daily Telegraph reported Robson is expected to sign a long-term deal to extend his stay at North Queensland. Since being included in the NSW Blues squad, Robson attracted major interest but is set to remain in Townsville.
PARRAMATTA EELS — 13 off-contract players
Off-contract: Waqa Blake, Dylan Brown, Nathan Brown, Bryce Cartwright, Wiremu Greig, Josh Hodgson (club option – 2024), Shaun Lane, Mitchell Moses (player option – 2024), Ofahiki Ogden (club option – 2024), Will Penisini, Mitch Rein, Bailey Simonsson (player option – 2024), Maika Sivo
Biggest flight risk: Mitchell Moses.
The gun halfback has an option for the 2024 season but can negotiate with rival clubs from November 1. The 28-year-old is set to test his value on the open market and held a meeting with incoming Tigers coach Tim Sheens, likely to discuss a potential move back to the Leichhardt club according to The Daily Telegraph.
Biggest pay rise: Will Penisini.
The 20-year-old centre had a breakout year in 2022 and is set for a significant payrise after featuring 28 times under Brad Arthur. Penisini hasn’t closed the door on a return to rugby union, the sport he played while at The Kings School, but Arthur said to the SMH the young gun is someone the club wants to “build around”.
Almost locked in: Maika Sivo.
Fijian flyer Maika Sivo exercised his player option to extend his stay at the Eels until the end of 2023. The 29-year-old is clearly happy under Brad Arthur and is a strong chance of signing a further extension.
MELBOURNE STORM — 15 off-contract players
Off-contract: Grant Anderson, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Jordan Grant, Dean Ieremia, George Jennings, Tui Kamikamica, Josh King, Trent Loiero, Nick Meaney, Tepai Moeroa, Jayden Nikorima, Jonah Pezet, Tariq Sims, Will Warbrick, Tyran Wishart
Biggest flight risk: Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
The hulking prop will be the Storm’s next priority re-signing but after an impressive 2022 campaign, his new deal won’t be cheap. Asofa-Solomona has also previously been linked with a big-money cross-code switch and could still depart Melbourne.
Biggest pay rise: Nick Meaney.
The former Bulldog became an integral figure for the Melbourne side in 2022, filing in at fullback and in the halves when Ryan Papenhuyzen suffered a season-ending knee injury. Meaney’s current contract is reportedly under $200,000 according to The Daily Telegraph, but the 25-year-old is set to make one wing spot his own and is worthy of an upgrade.
Almost locked in: A number of players re-signed one-year deals to remain for another year in August — George Jennings, Jayden Nikorima, Dean Ieremia and Grant Anderson. That group will be desperate to impress next season and secure a further extension.
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SYDNEY ROOSTERS — 14 off-contract players
Off-contract players: Renouf Atoni, Fletcher Baker, Egan Butcher, Drew Hutchison, Adam Keighran, Terrell May, Victor Radley, Billy Smith, Joseph Suaalii (player option – 2024), Daniel Tupou, Jake Turpin, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Sam Walker, Connor Watson
Biggest flight risk: Joseph Suaalii.
While the young gun is clearly thriving at the Roosters, the teenager has made no secret of his desire to play fullback in the NRL and has been playing at the back for Samoa at the World Cup. As it stands, the 19-year-old is third in the pecking order behind James Tedesco and Joey Manu. At such a young age Suaalii could be offered a mammoth deal to earn ‘fullback money’ at a rival club.
Biggest pay rise: Joseph Suaalii.
Suaalii is one of the hottest names in the free agency market and can negotiate with rivals, despite having a player option for the 2024 season. NRL clubs will be preparing multimillion-dollar deals for the young gun or he could pursue a career in rugby union and sign a lucrative cross-code contract.
Almost locked in: Sam Walker.
The impressive halfback has stated he wants to remain with the Roosters and shit down a return to the Broncos. According to The Daily Telegraph, Walker’s management begun extension talks with Tricolours powerbrokers and a new deal is set to be announced.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS — 14 off-contract players
Off-contract: Zane Bijorac (club option – 2024), Thomas Burgess, Jed Cartwright, Michael Chee Kam, Damien Cook, Siliva Havili, Dean Hawkins, Jacob Host, Terrell Kalo Kalo, Liam Knight, Latrell Mitchell, Hame Sele, Blake Taaffe, Cody Walker
Biggest flight risk: Damien Cook.
While the gun hooker signalled his intentions to remain with the Rabbitohs, the 31-year-old is seeking a three-year extension. Souths bosses may baulk at a potential deal after they denied Adam Reynolds more than a one-year extension. With both Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker set to sign contract extensions, the Rabbitohs could be facing a cap squeeze.
Biggest pay rise & almost locked in: Latrell Mitchell.
The superstar fullback is set to sign a bumper four-year extension according to The Daily Telegraph’s David Riccio. “I expect him to sign a minimum four-year deal,” Riccio said on SEN. “That will be the longest NRL contract that Latrell has locked himself into.” The 25-year-old is currently reportedly earning $850,000 per-season but will likely receive a healthy upgrade.
CANBERRA RAIDERS — 10 off-contract players
Off-contract: Jarrod Croker (player option – 2024), Matt Frawley, Emre Guler, Albert Hopoate, Peter Hola MO (2024), Jordan Rapana, Brad Schneider, Harley Smith-Shields, Tom Starling (player option – 2024), Jack Wighton (player option – 2024)
Biggest flight risk: Jordan Rapana.
Coming to the back-end of his career at 32-years-of-age, Rapana will be seeking a lucrative contract to close out his playing days. The Raiders may be unwilling to give him the contract he is seeking and the Kiwi international could look for a move elsewhere.
Biggest pay rise: Jack Wighton.
The superstar five-eighth has represented both the Blues and Kangaroos this season and will be hoping to receive an upgrade from his reported $900,000 per-year salary. Wighton is Canberra’s most important player alongside Joseph Tapine and the gun lock earned himself a mammoth four-year $3.4 million extension.
Almost locked in: Albert Hopoate.
Ricky Stuart is a big fan of Hopoate and the 21-year-old outside back is a strong chance of earning himself a contract extension.
BRISBANE BRONCOS — 10 off-contract players
Off-contract: Jesse Arthars, Herbie Farnworth, Thomas Flegler, Corey Jensen, Tesi Niu, Corey Oates, Cory Paix, Keenan Palasia, Jordan Pereira, Ethan Quai-Ward
Biggest flight risk: Herbie Farnworth.
Herbie Farnworth signed a one-year extension for 2023 with the understanding he had a shot at the Broncos’ fullback jersey, before the club brought Reece Walsh home from the Warriors on a long-term deal. Farnworth was linked with the Dolphins before committing to the Broncos and with his path to playing fullback now blocked he may again look for opportunities elsewhere.
Biggest pay rise: Keenan Palasia.
Keenan Palasia came into the 2022 season with just 11 NRL games to his name, before playing 22 games last year in a breakout season. The 25-year-old established himself as a consistent part of the Broncos’ forward rotation covering both prop and second row as a starter and off the bench and deserves a pay bump for his next deal.
Almost locked in: Corey Oates.
Corey Oates was reportedly set to sign a three-year extension earlier this year after returning to his best with a season high 20 tries for the Broncos in 2022. However, curiously he only inked a one-year extension, so it remains to be seen if he is in the club’s long-term plans.
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS — 13 off-contract players
Off-contract: Billy Burns, Jack de Belin (player option – 2024), Tyrell Fuimaono, Josh Kerr, Blake Lawrie, Jacob Liddle, Nick Lui-Toso, Moses Mbye, Andrew McCullough, Tautau Moga, Michael Molo (mutual option – 2024), Mikaele Ravalawa (player option – 2024), Aaron Woods
Biggest flight risk: Jack de Belin.
Lock come prop Jack de Belin has a player option for 2024 and could opt for a fresh start if he can find a suitor on the open market. The Warriors were reportedly keen on offering de Belin a long-term deal the last time he was available and at this stage of his career the 31-year-old will be either trying to find a club to win a premiership with or secure one last big payday in rugby league.
Biggest pay rise: Moses Mbye.
Moses Mbye didn’t exactly light the world on fire last season, but the Dragons signed him because the Tigers were paying a large chunk of his salary for 2022 and 2023. That means the Dragons will have to up their offer to the 29-year-old veteran substantially to extend his deal beyond 2023.
Almost locked in: Mikaele Ravalawa.
After scoring five tries in just 14 games last season it would be in winger Mikaele Ravalawa’s best interests to take up his player option for 2024. The 24-year-old could opt to test his value on the open market, but it remains to be seen how many potential suitors there would be among NRL rivals.
MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES — 9 off-contract players
Off-contract: Ethan Bullemor, Lachlan Croker, Reuben Garrick, Morgan Harper, Brad Parker, Toafofoa Sipley, Ben Trbojevic, Alec Tu’itavake, Kaeo Weekes
Biggest flight risk: Morgan Harper and Brad Parker.
Given Reuben Garrick has reportedly been promised a positional switch to the centres, Morgan Harper and Brad Parker are effectively playing for their futures in 2023. Harper scored four tries in 18 games last season, while Parker had just one in 10 games as he battled injuries and Manly are unlikely to keep both.
Biggest pay rise: Ben Trbojevic.
Ben Trbojevic had played just four games coming into 2022, but scored two tries in 10 games last season. Trbojevic’s versatility allows him to cover both centre and back row, but with Josh Schuster moving to No.6, the youngest of the three brothers could be set for a breakout year in 2023.
Almost locked in: Reuben Garrick.
Reuben Garrick has reportedly shunned an approach from the Knights to play fullback to ink a four-year extension with Manly through until the end of 2027, according to Michelle Bishop on SEN radio. Manly reportedly offered Garrick a positional switch to centre as a sweetener in his new deal.
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS — 12 off-contract players
Off-contract: Paul Alamoti, Corey Allan, Jake Averillo, Bailey Biondi-Odo, Braidon Burns, Matt Burton (player option – 2024), Kyle Flanagan, Jayden Okunbor, Chris Patolo, Ava Seumanufagai, Luke Thompson, Corey Waddell
Biggest flight risk: Matt Burton.
Matt Burton has a close relationship with new coach Cameron Ciraldo and looks comfortable at the Bulldogs for the long-term. However, given his breakout season for club, state and country, Burton will command top dollar on the open market and the Bulldogs will have to open the checkbook to keep him.
Biggest pay rise: Jake Averillo.
Jake Averillo had a breakout season in 2022 after his switch to fullback scoring nine tries in 20 games for the Bulldogs. The 22-year-old seems to have finally settled on his position and if he can back it up with another strong year in 2023 then the Bulldogs will have to give him a deserved pay rise.
Almost locked in: No one.
New coach Cameron Ciraldo will likely put contract talks with all his players on hold while he gets to know his squad in his first pre-season, which means a lot of off-contract stars are playing for their futures. The Bulldogs have just 10 players signed beyond 2023 and Ciraldo has been brought in to build a premiership winning squad from scratch, so with the exception of Burton no one is safe.
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GOLD COAST TITANS — 10 off-contract players
Off-contract: Jacob Alick CO (2024), David Fifita, Sosefo Fifita, Patrick Herbert, Brian Kelly, Alofi’ana Khan-Pereira, Greg Marzhew, Sam McIntyre, Paul Turner, Joseph Vuna
Biggest flight risk: David Fifita.
David Fifita’s $1.25 million a season three-year deal at the Titans hasn’t gone to plan so far no matter which way you spin it and it could be in both parties’ interests to divorce. Fifita could potentially follow Reece Walsh’s lead and return to the Broncos, but it won’t be on anywhere near his current deal given what he has delivered the last two seasons.
Biggest pay rise: Greg Marzhew.
Greg Marzhew came into last season with just eight NRL appearances, but scored nine tries in 17 games in a breakout 2022 campaign. The 25-year-old winger will be looking to cash in with another big season in 2023 and the Titans could have a fight on their hands to keep him.
Almost locked in: Jacob Alick.
Lock Jacob Alick has had a strong World Cup with Papua New Guinea, which should see the Titans take up the option in the club’s favour for his services for 2024. The 23-year-old is yet to debut in the NRL, but that should change this season.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS — 12 off-contract players
Off-contract: Adam Clune, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Tyson Frizell, Bailey Hodgson, Hymel Hunt, Jack Johns, Brodie Jones, David Klemmer, Kurt Mann, Chris Randall, Enari Tuala, Dominic Young
Biggest flight risk: David Klemmer.
David Klemmer was linked to a move away from the Knights last season after he was reprimanded for an altercation with a trainer. Klemmer was linked with the Eels and even a return to the Bulldogs and it appears his current deal at the Knights will be his last at the club.
Biggest pay rise: Dominic Young.
Winger Dominic Young came into 2022 with just six NRL games of experience, but went on to score 14 tries in 20 games in a breakout season. The English winger has only added to his reputation at the World Cup and the Knights will need to up their next offer to retain the talented flyer’s services.
Almost locked in: Luke Brooks.
Luke Brooks has been linked to a move to the Knights for two years without actually signing with Newcastle, but the rumours have gathered momentum after the club let Jake Clifford go to join the Super League. Kalyn Ponga is set to move to five-eighth, with Brooks identified as the man to steer the ship in the No.7 jersey.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS – 9 off-contract players
Off-contract: Bunty Afoa, Tom Ale, Shaun Johnson, Edward Kosi, Marcelo Montoya, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Adam Pompey, Bayley Sironen, Jazz Tevaga
Biggest flight risk: Bayley Sironen.
Bayley Sironen had a breakout year for the Rabbitohs in 2020, but his career has stagnated in his first two seasons at the Warriors. Sironen may opt to return to Australia when his deal expires to be closer to family and a return to the Bunnies could be on the cards.
Biggest pay rise: Edward Kosi.
Winger Edward Kosi had played just five NRL games heading into 2022, but scored eight tries in 11 games in a breakout season. The 23-year-old flyer can drive up his asking price with another strong season in 2023.
Almost locked in: No one.
New Warriors coach Andrew Webster is likely to put all off-contract players on notice as he aims to mould his squad with his vision for the future, so no one at this stage should feel safe.
WESTS TIGERS — 11 off-contract players
Off-contract: Luke Brooks, Adam Doueihi, Jackson Hastings, Daine Laurie,
Ken Maumalo MO (2024), Alex Seyfarth, Tuki Simpkins, Charlie Staines, Tommy Talau
Biggest flight risk: Luke Brooks.
Rumours halfback Luke Brooks is set to be released from the final year of his deal to join the Knights won’t go away, despite denials from the club. The sticking point is Brooks stands to earn $1 million plus in his final year, so the Tigers will have to pay a large chunk of his salary for him to play for the Knights, but Newcastle are being very persistent after two years ogf negotiating.
Biggest pay rise: Daine Laurie.
Daine Laurie came to the club in 2021 with just three NRL games to his name, but has scored nine tries in 38 games over two seasons and has been one of the Tigers’ most consistent players. The signing of Charlie Staines on a one-year deal clouds Laurie’s future, but if the Tigers want to keep him they will have to increase his deal substantially.
Almost locked in: Ken Maumalo.
Ken Maumalo has a mutual option with the club for 2024 and after scoring 19 tries in 29 games for the Tigers it is probably in both parties’ interest to continue the marriage. The 28-year-old has proven a reliable finisher for the club since switching from the Warriors and the Tigers don’t have a lot of those in their squad.
