A majority of NRL roster spots have been filled, and teams - minus their Rugby League World Cup players - are returning for pre-season.
The first-ever Dolphins' training session has been held on Monday, while most bottom-eight clubs were also back on deck.
The NRL season is expected to begin on the first weekend in March, leaving just four months for players to train and, for those limited to development or train and trial contracts, push for upgrades.
Zero Tackle have compiled the full list of every contracted player in the NRL, even with collective bargaining agreements continuing in the background, with the status of every squad now clear.
Note: Some development contracts may not be included.
Squads are correct as of 1pm (AEDT), November 7.
Newcastle Knights
The Knights have more work to do than any other team ahead of the 2023 season with seven spots still available in their Top 30, although under NRL rules, 24 players must be contracted by today - so it could be assumed the club will make an announcement on at least one player this week.
Number of contracted players: 23
Number of development players: 2
Gains
Adam Elliott (Canberra Raiders), Tyson Gamble (Brisbane Broncos), Jack Hetherington (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs)
Losses
Mitch Barnett (New Zealand Warriors), Jake Clifford (Hull FC), Tex Hoy (Hull FC), Edrick Lee (The Dolphins), Anthony Milford (The Dolphins), Jirah Momoisea (Parramatta Eels), Pasami Saulo (Canberra Raiders), Sauaso Sue (Hull Kingston Rovers)
Top 30
Bradman Best, Jayden Brailey, Adam Clune, Mat Croker, Adam Elliott, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Tyson Frizell, Dane Gagai, Tyson Gamble, Jack Hetherington, Bailey Hodgson, Hymel Hunt, Jack Johns, Brodie Jones, David Klemmer, Kalyn Ponga, Chris Randall, Daniel Saifiti, Jacob Saifiti, Simi Sasagi, Leo Thompson, Enari Tuala, Dominic Young
Development players
Krystian Mapapalangi, Chris Vea'ila
