It\u2019s just over a week until November 1, which means time is fast running out for NRL clubs to lock down their off-contract stars for 2028 and beyond.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s been a flurry of extensions in the past few days including Warriors<\/a> hooker Wayde Egan and Tigers<\/a> backrower Samuela Fainu.\u00a0<\/p>\n But plenty of stars remain unsigned and some of the game\u2019s biggest names are set to become free agent targets for rival clubs, led by the big spending PNG Chiefs who still have 23 spots to fill on their inaugural Top 30 roster.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s our list of Top 10 off-contract stars right now including where they could end up, and how much they\u2019re likely to be asking.<\/p>\n 10. Bradman BestCurrent club: Newcastle KnightsPotential clubs: Knights, Eels, BearsPrice: $850,000+<\/p>\n Currently in camp with Australia, Best is set for free agency after feeling he’d originally been lowballed with Newcastle\u2019s initial offer for 2028 said to be around $700,000. The Knights<\/a> have reportedly now upped that to\u00a0$820,000 per season with a ratchet clause that could push it closer to $1 million. The Eels<\/a> have earmarked Best as their long-term centre and are expected to make a significant play. Perth also looms as a potential landing spot if an opening presents itself.<\/p>\n 9. Jeremiah NanaiCurrent club: North Queensland CowboysPotential clubs: Cowboys, Chiefs, Storm, RoostersPrice: $900,000+<\/p>\n The Cowboys<\/a> are bracing for Nanai to test the market with the Chiefs\u2019 tax-free appeal looming large. He\u2019s also shaping as a genuine replacement option if the Chiefs miss out on Hudson Young. At 23, the Maroons star is one of the best attacking edge forwards in the game. The Storm<\/a> and Roosters<\/a> have also been linked.<\/p>\n 8. Jack BostockCurrent club: DolphinsPotential clubs: Dolphins, Dragons, RoostersPrice: $850,000+<\/p>\n Bostock\u2019s preference is to stay at the Dolphins<\/a>, but their salary cap is tight, and the Dragons<\/a> are ready to make an offer on November 1. He\u2019s highly unlikely to sign while in Kangaroos camp so he\u2019ll at least find out his market value. A Dragons junior returning home could be hard to resist.<\/p>\n 7. Liam MartinCurrent club: Penrith PanthersPotential clubs: Panthers, Chiefs, Sharks, BroncosPrice: $950,000-$1 million<\/p>\n Martin is understood to be seeking a three-year deal worth around $1 million a season, up from his current $750,000. He\u2019s hinted that money won\u2019t be the only deciding factor but Penrith\u2019s salary cap is tight and, on top of the Chiefs, Cronulla and Brisbane are preparing to chase him.<\/p>\n 6. Hudson YoungCurrent club: Canberra RaidersPotential clubs: Raiders, ChiefsPrice: $1.1 million+<\/p>\n