The NRL season may be done for another year, however, that doesn’t mean that the storylines in the league will grind to a halt anytime soon.
The player market will now kick into overdrive as over 150 players become available to negotiate with rival clubs from November 1 onwards, while the arrival of Perth Bears into proceedings will only add to the frenzy.
Ryan Papenhuyzen, Jayden Campbell, Harry Grant and Payne Haas are just some of the big-name players who will be seeking new deals for 2027 onwards.
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Brisbane Broncos 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Jesse ArtharsCoby BlackTom DuffyJack GosiewskiPayne HaasBen HuntJaiyden HuntCory PaixHayze PerhamAdam ReynoldsJosh RogersBilly WaltersBroncos contract news:
Payne Haas is the headline name off-contract at Red Hill as the Broncos brace to have to compete with some monster offers for the game’s best forward.
Ben Hunt and Adam Reynolds are set to enjoy one more season together, although the latter has hinted he may still have more juice left in the legs before he retires.
Jesse Arthars fell down the pecking order towards the business end of the club’s premiership-winning year and the winger is sure to be on the radar of several rivals.
Canberra Raiders 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Michael AsomuaAta MariotaJosh PapaliiMorgan SmithiesChevy StewartSavelio TamaleMatt Timoko (CO)Raiders contract news:
Canberra have done well to lock down the vast majority of their squad.
Savelio Tamale and Ata Mariota established themselves as first grade regulars in 2025 and the Raiders will be keen to secure the prospects, along with England forward Morgan Smithies.
Matt Timoko has been a key component of Ricky Stuart’s backline, yet he is set to test his value on the open market.
Canterbury Bulldogs 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Josh CurranKade DykesSamuel HughesViliame KikauZyon Maiu’uMarcelo MontoyaJack ToddConnor TraceyEnari TualaBulldogs contract news:
Viliame Kikau has been a major contributor to Canterbury’s rise up the ladder following his arrival from Penrith. However, the Bulldogs have a decision on their hands on whether to try and extend the veteran backrower.
Connor Tracey has been the side’s fullback for the past year or so, but he faces an uncertain future at Belmore.
Josh Curran has been a favourite of Cameron Ciraldo’s after being primarily utilised off the bench and is likely to be offered a new deal.
Cronulla Sharks 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Jayden BerrellBilly BurnsJesse ColquhuonBlake HoskingRiley JonesSione KatoaCameron McInnesHohepa PuruNiwhai PuruJesse RamienToby RudolfSam StonestreetSiosifa TalakaiBraden Hamlin-UeleChris VeailaWill KennedySharks contract news:
Cronulla has several key players coming off-contract and will not be able to keep hold of all of them.
Will Kennedy only signed a one-year extension upon the conclusion of the 2025 campaign and will hit the market once again.
Sione Katoa and Jesse Ramien have been mainstays in Craig Fitzgibbon’s backline but there is a possibility of them being lured away from the Shire.
Siosifa Talakai, Toby Rudolf and Braden Hamlin-Uele have been core members of the Sharks‘ team for years, while Billy Burns and Jesse Colquhuon have recently emerged as handy players in the pack.
Cameron McInnes suffered an ACL injury late in the previous campaign and it remains to be seen where the inspirational veteran lands.
Dolphins 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Jake AverilloSelwyn CobboMax FeagaiTrai FullerJamayne IsaakoOryn KeeleyConnelly LemueluFrancis MoloKodi NikorimaBrad SchneiderRay StoneJames WalshDolphins contract news:
Jamayne Isaako and Jake Averillo have been major cogs in the Phins’ backline and the club will likely want to hand them contract extensions.
Selwyn Cobbo has arrived at Redcliffe on a one-year deal following his exit from Brisbane. It will be interesting to see where he ends up long-term, with Perth circling and the flyer refusing to rule out a return to the Broncos.
Trai Fuller, Oryn Keeley and Connelly Lemuelu are likely to have several potential suitors.
Gold Coast Titans 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Jayden CampbellTino Fa’asuamaleaui (PO)Beau FermorArama HauJaimin JolliffeBrian KellyPhillip SamiTuki SimpkinsSam VerrillsTitans contract news:
The Gold Coast will be on red-alert once the market opens as a vast array of their best talent will be available to be lured away.
Captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has been in the headlines for months as he weighs up his future, while Jayden Campbell and Beau Fermor are quality players who the Titans will be desperate to keep.
Star backrower David Fifita has been granted an early release from his deal and has signed a two-year contract with South Sydney.
Manly Sea Eagles 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Nathan BrownPaul BryanLachlan CrokerReuben GarrickTolutau KoulaAaron SchouppJake SimpkinJake TrbojevicSea Eagles contract news:
Tom Trbojevic was involved in extended negotiations with the Sea Eagles and despite being heavily linked to the Super League, he agreed a new deal a few days before the November 1 deadline to remain at the club until at least the end of the 2028 campaign.
Jake Trbojevic is also likely to re-sign at his boyhood club, although the noise has gone silent around the forward lately.
Tolu Koula enjoyed a stellar end to the 2025 campaign and he looks set to explode in the coming years. Manly will try to secure him long-term, but he is likely to receive some other tempting offers.
Reuben Garrick will also draw plenty of attention as the versatile star potentially goes in search of his last big NRL contract.
Melbourne Storm 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Shawn BloreHarry GrantNick MeaneyRyan PapenhuyzenWill WarbrickTyran WishartStorm contract news:
Melbourne have half of their famed big four set to hit the open market, with captain Harry Grant and fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen without deals beyond 2026.
The captain has hinted that he is set to stay at the Storm, yet Papenhuyzen’s future isn’t so clear as he has been heavily linked to a move to R360.
Tyran Wishart has showcased how he can do a great job in the halves during his limited opportunties there as a starter and will draw plenty of attention from around the league.
Newcastle Knights 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Thomas CantTyson FrizellDane GagaiTyson GambleBrodie JonesGreg MarzhewKnights contract news:
Newcastle have secured all their leading stars on long-term deals, so don’t face any major concerns this off-season as Justin Holbrook attempts to lift the club.
Dane Gagai and Tyson Frizell were handed contract extensions during the 2025 campaign, but the Knights are unlikely to renew their deals again.
New Zealand Warriors 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Rocco BerryTanah BoydKurt CapewellFreddy LussickTe Maire MartinMarata NiukoreRoger Tuivasa-SheckChanel Harris-TavitaTaine TuaupikiWarriors contract news:
Luke Metcalf was the key player set to be off-contract across the ditch, yet just a week before the market was set to swing open the halfback inked an extension that will see him remain at the Warriors until at least the end of the 2028 season.
The Warriors have several veterans due to come off-contract and they will have to make decisions on the likes of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, who has been linked to R360, and Kurt Capewell.
North Queensland Cowboys 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
John BatemanBraidon BurnsTom ChesterJake CliffordKaiden LahrsKarl LawtonSam McIntyreThomas Mikaele (CO)Griffin NeameKai O’DonnellJaxson PauloJaxon PurdueMurray TaulagiCowboys contract news:
Jaxon Purdue has emerged as one of the most exciting talents in the NRL and North Queensland face a fight to retain his services.
Murray Taulagi is a Queensland and Samoa international who has established himself as one of the most consistent wingers in the game. He will draw plenty of attention as he enters into the prime years of his career.
Parramatta Eels 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Jack de Belin (CO)Josh Addo-CarrMatt DooreyCharlie GuymerToni MataeleRyan MattersonJoash PapaliiJunior PauloRonald VolkmanDylan WalkerEels contract news:
Josh Addo-Carr has been a hit since his arrival at Parramatta and will be looking for a bump up in his salary for his next deal.
Joash Papalii could be an integral member of Parra’s side for years to come and will be right at the top of the club’s agenda to sort out.
Junior Paulo has been the heart and soul of the Eels‘ forward pack for years now, but it is unclear if the prop will be extended as he nears the end of his career.
Penrith Panthers 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Jack ColeMatt EisenhuthLuke GarnerLiam HenryLindsay SmithScott SorensenPanthers contract news:
Penrith will be desperate to retain the services of Lindsay Smith after the local junior has progressed through the ranks while becoming an Australian international.
Jack Cole’s career has stalled in the last year or so at the foot of the mountains after falling down the pecking order and he may be looking for a move elsewhere.
Scott Sorensen is reportedly right near the top of Perth’s hit list as the Bears attempt to build their first squad around some experienced campaigners.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Jye GrayJamie HumphreysSean KeppieKeaon KoloamatangiMoala Graham-TaufaCody WalkerRabbitohs contract news:
Souths have a few key players who will be available, with Jye Gray and Jamie Humphreys set for significant pay increases wherever they sign.
Keaon Koloamatangi was arguably in career-best form in 2025 as he excelled following his positional switch to prop. The Rabbitohs will try everything in their power to lock down the local junior on a new deal.
Cody Walker endured an injury-plagued campaign last season but he still secured an extension at Redfern. However, it could be his last as the curtain starts to come down on his NRL career.
St George Illawarra Dragons 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Damien CookMat FeagaiEmre GulerLachlan IliasBlake LawrieLuciano LeiluaHame SeleTyrell SloanHamish StewartJaydn Su’AChristian TuipulotuDragons contract news:
St George Illawarra have lots of work to do in the off-season as Shane Flanagan continues to take a sledgehammer to his roster.
Christian Tuipulotu impressed when he could get out on the field, while at the opposite end of the spectrum Tyrell Sloan was told he was free to look elsewhere for another deal.
Jaydn Su’A has been a strong performer for the club and the backrower will spark plenty of interest while the Red V try everything in their power to keep him.
Meanwhile, decisions will need to be made on the likes of Damien Cook, Emre Guler and Luciano Leilua.
Sydney Roosters 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Angus CrichtonBlake SteepJames TedescoDaniel TupouSiua WongRoosters contract news:
James Tedesco extended his time at Bondi during the 2025 campaign as he went on to pick up his second Dally M Medal. The captain’s future beyond next year remains a mystery though.
Angus Crichton has been linked to a move to rugby union recently as he lines up his next contract, while fellow backrower Siua Wong has progressed through the ranks to become a mainstay for Trent Robinson.
Wests Tigers 2026 off-contract list
Players off-contract:
Bunty AfoaJack BirdJahream BulaSione FainuMavrik GeyerTristan HopeLuke LauliliiJarome Luai (PO)Heath MasonSolomone SaukuruTony SukkarTigers contract news:
Jahream Bula could be on his way out with rumours continuing to swirl around an impending move to Canterbury.
However, that’s not the only concern for the Tigers as Jarome Luai could also theoretically leave after next season due to several get-out clauses being included in his deal.