Every team’s current 2024 squad, best 17 and full list of off-contract players

The 2023 season might be gearing up for the finals, but in the ever-changing world of the NRL transfer market, attention is already shifting to 2024 and beyond.

Every NRL side has less than ten spots available in their Top 30 for next season, while a select handful of clubs are closing in on a full complement already.

Zero Tackle have compiled the current status of every NRL club for 2024, with signings, losses, players still off-contract, full squads, best 17, and an overview of what every club still needs to be successful come next season.

You can use our easy dropdown menu below to navigate between each club, and we will update this every time there is a signing or player movement for next year so that you can keep on top of how your club is shaping up for next season.

Brisbane Broncos

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad
Jesse Arthars, Fletcher Baker, Patrick Carrigan, Selwyn Cobbo, Payne Haas, Kobe Hetherington, Delouise Hoeter, Jaiyden Hunt, Corey Jensen, Jock Madden, Ezra Mam, Deine Mariner, Blake Mozer, Corey Oates, Cory Paix, Jordan Pereira, Brendan Piakura, Adam Reynolds, Jordan Riki, Tristan Sailor, Tyson Smoothy, Kotoni Staggs, Martin Taupau, Benjamin Te Kura, Reece Walsh, Billy Walters, Xavier Willison

Best 17 and full squad
1. Reece Walsh
2. Deine Mariner
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Selwyn Cobbo
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Payne Haas
9. Billy Walters
10. Corey Jensen
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Blake Mozer
15. Benjamin Te Kura
16. Fletcher Baker
17. Martin Taupau

18. Corey Oates
19. Xavier Willison
20. Delouise Hoeter
21. Jock Madden
22. Kobe Hetherington
23. Tristan Sailor
24. Tyson Smoothy
25. Jaiyden Hunt
26. Cory Paix
27. Jordan Pereira
28. No player signed
29. No player signed
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 3

2024 Development List

1. Coby Black
2. Israel Leota
3. Josh Rogers

What they still need

While the loss of Herbie Farnworth is also a large one, the club have a ready-made replacement in Deine Mariner, who has been chomping at the bit for more time in the top grade.

Right now, Corey Jensen is likely to hold a starting spot in the front row, and while Fletcher Baker adds value to a bench that could also feature Kobe Hetherington with Xavier Willison also fighting for a spot, their depth in the middle third is exceptionally skinny as it stands.

Pending the salary cap position, the Broncos could look at one more starting calibre player, adding to their depth.

Oates' re-signing means Jesse Arthars and Delouise Hoeter will both sit in the squad as depth in the backline, while Tristan Sailor has also put pen to paper on a new two-year deal to provide coverage at wing and fullback.

That would just about take care of the depth side of things in the backs, although another specialist centre to sit in the squad, not necessarily in the first-grade outfit, will likely be needed.

A promotion for Josh Rogers off a development deal to sit as extra coverage in the halves doesn't seem a bad idea either, while a player in the second row to serve as back-up is also likely needed.

Canberra Raiders

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad
Nick Cotric, Jamal Fogarty, Emre Guler, Corey Harawira-Naera, Peter Hola, Albert Hopoate, Corey Horsburgh, Zac Hosking, Sebastian Kris, Danny Levi, Ata Mariota, Trey Mooney, Josh Papalii, Hohepa Puru, Jordan Rapana, Simi Sasagi, Pasami Saulo, Xavier Savage, James Schiller, Morgan Smithies, Tom Starling, Chevy Stewart, Ethan Strange, Joseph Tapine, Matthew Timoko, Kaeo Weekes, Elliott Whitehead, Zac Woolford, Hudson Young

Best 17 and full squad
1. Xavier Savage
2. Sebastian Kris
3. Ethan Strange
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Kaeo Weekes
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Zac Woolford
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Corey Horsburgh

14. Danny Levi
15. Trey Mooney
16. Morgan Smithies
17. Zac Hosking

18. Albert Hopoate
19. James Schiller
20. Ata Mariota
21. Corey Harawira-Naera
22. Pasami Saulo
23. Chevy Stewart
24. Peter Hola
25. Tom Starling
26. Simi Sasagi
27. Hohepa Puru
28. Nick Cotric
29. Emre Guler
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 1

2024 Development List

1. Michael Asomua
2. Jordan Martin
3. Noah Martin
4. Vena Patuki-Case
5. Adrian Trevilyan

What they still need

The most immediate and pressing need for the Raiders is to find a five-eighth to partner Jamal Fogarty in the halves, with Jack Wighton to depart at the end of the 2023 season.

At the moment, Ethan Strange and Kaeo Weekes are the best-contracted options, but he is yet to debut in the NRL and is more of a number seven than a number six.

There are also not many suitable options coming off-contract at the end of the season, so it's a tricky situation at best for Ricky Stuart's green machine as they navigate who will line up in the number six jumper next year.

The retirement of Jarod Croker creates the intriguing question as to which players will be the first ones used as backup if injuries occur. Albert Hopoate and James Schiller are all options.

Canberra's forward pack looks quite strong on paper, albeit lacking some depth, but they won't be going out and spending big money to bring another marquee forward to the club with an appropriate mix of experience and talent in the current roster - having just signed Morgan Smithies from the Super League. Still, another middle forward who is first-grade capable may not go astray in terms of building depth.

Canterbury Bulldogs

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad
Josh Addo-Carr, Matt Burton, Stephen Crichton, Josh Curran, Raymond Faitala-Mariner, Samuel Hughes, Drew Hutchison, Kitione Kautoga, Viliame Kikau, Max King, Jacob Kiraz, Liam Knight, Reed Mahoney, Kurt Mann, Zac Montgomery, Karl Oloapu, Chris Patolo, Hayze Perham, Jacob Preston, Jaeman Salmon, Jordan Samrani, Toby Sexton, Jeral Skelton, Ryan Sutton, Blake Taaffe, Jackson Topine, Connor Tracey, Jake Turpin, Blake Wilson, Bronson Xerri

Best 17 and full squad
1. Stephen Crichton
2. Josh Addo-Carr
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Connor Tracey
5. Jacob Kiraz
6. Toby Sexton
7. Matt Burton
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Ryan Sutton
11. Jacob Preston
12. Viliame Kikau
13. Kurt Mann

14. Jaeman Salmon
15. Josh Curran
16. Samuel Hughes
17. Liam Knight

18. Karl Oloapu
19. Kitione Kautoga
20. Blake Taaffe
21. Jake Turpin
22. Hayze Perham
23. Jordan Samrani
24. Jeral Skelton
25. Jackson Topine
26. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
27. Blake Wilson
28. Drew Hutchison
29. Zac Montgomery
30. Chris Patolo

Roster spots open: 0

2024 Development List

1. Bailey Hayward
2. Joseph O'Neill
3. Joash Papalii
4. Kurtis Morrin
5. Poasa Faamausili

What they still need

Karl Oloapu (after he comes back from injury) is likely to be given the season-long keys to the number six jumper without better options on the market - and at any rate, the club's contract for Oloapu is a big show of faith. However, Phil Gould has admitted in the past that he is likely to transition into the lock-forward position.

This will give Toby Sexton the number six jumper, while Jaeman Salmon and Blake Taaffe will also fight for minutes, and there is a school of thought that suggests Oloapu will become a lock forward.

In the forwards, Ryan Sutton and Max King will lock down the middle, with Chris Patolo also in the squad. However, they will be without key enforcers Franklin Pele and Luke Thompson.

Cronulla Sharks

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad
Daniel Atkinson, Jayden Berrell, Blayke Brailey, Billy Burns, Jesse Colquhoun, Kade Dykes, Dale Finucane, Michael Gabrael, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Thomas Hazelton, Royce Hunt, Nicho Hynes, Kayal Iro, Sione Katoa, Oregon Kaufusi, William Kennedy, Cameron McInnes, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Briton Nikora, Niwhai Puru, Jesse Ramien, Toby Rudolf, Sam Stonestreet, Siosifa Talakai, Siteni Taukamo, Braydon Trindall, Jack Williams, Teig Wilton

Best 17 and full squad
1. William Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Kayal Iro
4. Jesse Ramien
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Royce Hunt
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Toby Rudolf
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Dale Finucane

14. Cameron McInnes
15. Braden Hamlin-Uele
16. Siosifa Talakai
17. Thomas Hazelton

18. Michael Gabrael
19. Billy Burns
20. Jesse Colquhoun
21. Kade Dykes
22. Jack Williams
23. Oregon Kaufusi
24. Niwhai Puru
25. Sam Stonestreet
26. Siteni Taukamo
27. Jayden Berrell
28. Daniel Atkinson
29. No player signed
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 2

2024 Development List

1. Max Bradbury
2. Dylan Coutts
3. Liam Ison
4. Mawene Hiroti
5. Tuku Hau Tapuha

What they still need

The Sharks have locked up their squad for 2024 with only two more spots left up for grabs.

That said, they are somewhat short for depth in the second row. While Briton Nikora and Teig Wilton will line up there to start games, the only other options in the squad are Siosifa Talakai (who will start at centre) and Jack Williams, who can also play in the middle third.

As it stands, an injury crisis of any significance would leave the likes of Cameron McInnes and Dale Finucane shifting onto the edge.

The Sharks have some other big calls to make, and their squad could yet shake up before 2024 rolls around, with speculation that Kayal Iro is less than impressed with his lack of first grade. If he stays in the Shire, he is relying on coach Craig Fitzgibbon to take a gamble and drop an established player to get any consistent minutes.

Braydon Trindall is likely to be thrust into the number six jumper in a halves combination alongside Nicho Hynes next season.

Gold Coast Titans

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad

Jacob Alick, Tanah Boyd, AJ Brimson, Jayden Campbell, Erin Clark, Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Beau Fermor, David Fifita, Jojo Fifita, Kieran Foran, Ryan Foran, Moeaki Fotuaika, Tony Francis, Klese Haas, Jaimin Jolliffe, Brian Kelly, Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Keano Kini, Isaac Liu, Ken Maumalo, Josiah Pahulu, Keenan Palasia, Chris Randall, Phillip Sami, Aaron Schoupp, Harley Smith-Shields, Joe Stimson, Sam Verrills, Thomas Weaver

Best 17 and full squad
1. AJ Brimson
2. Jojo Fifita
3. Phillip Sami
4. Brian Kelly
5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tanah Boyd
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
11. David Fifita
12. Keenan Palasia
13. Isaac Liu

14. Chris Randall
15. Joe Stimson
16. Beau Fermor
17. Erin Clark

18. Jayden Campbell
19. Jaimin Jolliffe
20. Klese Haas
21. Jacob Alick
22. Ken Maumalo
23. Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
24. Keano Kini
25. Thomas Weaver
26. Ryan Foran
27. Josiah Pahulu
28. Aaron Schoupp
29. Harley Smith-Shields
30. Tony Francis

Roster spots open: 0

2024 Development List

1. Arama Hau
2. Ben Liyou
3. Jaylan De Groot
4. Oskar Bryant
5. Ryder Williams
6. Seth Nikotemo

What they still need

The Titans are another side with a full squad for 2024, with Des Hasler having little in the way of wiggle room ahead of his first season at Robina after it was confirmed by the club the former Sea Eagles and Bulldogs mentor would replace Justin Holbrook.

As it stands, the Titans will benefit greatly from the return of Beau Fermor, who has missed virtually the entire 2023 season with injury.

The Titans remain a relatively well-balanced squad with plenty of youth coming through the system, including Thomas Weaver, who could find his way into the halves next season if Tanah Boyd can't go to the next level, while others include the returning Treymain Spry, Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui and Keano Kini.

The Titans may be able to point at their centres as a potential area of weakness, although the recent re-signing of Brian Kelly hands them extra depth in the department.

Manly Sea Eagles

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad

Josh Aloiai, Jake Arthur, Luke Brooks, Ethan Bullemor, Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Daly Cherry-Evans, Ben Condon, Lachlan Croker, Zac Fulton, Reuben Garrick, Tolutau Koula, Karl Lawton, Matthew Lodge, Haumole Olakau'atu, Brad Parker, Taniela Paseka, Jaxson Paulo, Jason Saab, Josh Schuster, Toafofoa Sipley, Tommy Talau, Ben Trbojevic, Jake Trbojevic, Tom Trbojevic, Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega, Christian Tuipulotu, Corey Waddell

Best 17 and full squad
1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Reuben Garrick
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Jake Trbojevic
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Josh Schuster
13. Josh Aloiai

14. Ben Trbojevic
15. Ethan Bullemor
16. Toafofoa Sipley
17. Matthew Lodge

18. Karl Lawton
19. Jake Arthur
20. Ben Condon
21. Zac Fulton
22. Jaxson Paulo
23. Tommy Talau
24. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
25. Corey Waddell
26. Brad Parker
27. Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
28. Jamie Humphreys
29. No player signed
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 2

2024 Development List

1. Aaron Woods
2. Aitasi James
3. Bailey Hodgson
4. Dean Matterson

2024 Train-and-Trial List

1. Nathan Brown
2. Austin Dias
3. Cameron Brown
4. Charlie Thompson
5. Clayton Faulalo
6. James Uesele
7. Zane Dunford

What they still need

The Sea Eagles, heading into their second season under Anthony Seibold, still have a tiny bit of wiggle room with two spots open in the squad - it is unlikely to go any higher than that, though, with no contracted players likely to be heading out of the club at the end of this campaign.

In what is a very solid best 17, their recent signings in the backs give the club plenty of depth, with Jaxson Paulo and Tommy Talau both unable to find a way into a starting side that already is without Karl Lawton and Jake Arthur, who made the switch from the Parramatta Eels in the middle of this season.

It's clearly in the forwards where Manly needs to add plenty of depth across their final six signings. Matt Lodge, who is with the club during the second half of this season on a train and trial deal, will likely be one signature they aim to keep, while Aaron Woods has been linked with signing a development contract to remain with the club.

Given some of the relative youth in their forward pack with names like Taniela Paseka, Toafofoa Sipley and Sean Keppie, Manly could well look outside the club for further experience in their final roster spots, while promotions for Jamie Humphreys and Jacob Sykes from the development squad could also take place.

Melbourne Storm

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad

Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Shawn Blore, Joe Chan, Xavier Coates, Bronson Garlick, Harry Grant, Jack Howarth, Jahrome Hughes, Dean Ieremia, Tui Kamikamica, Eliesa Katoa, Josh King, Chris Lewis, Trent Loiero, Alec MacDonald, Nick Meaney, Tepai Moeroa, Cameron Munster, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Aaron Pene, Jonah Pezet, Marion Seve, Reimis Smith, Young Tonumaipea, Will Warbrick, Christian Welch, Tyran Wishart

Best 17 and full squad
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Will Warbrick
3. Reimis Smith
4. Nick Meaney
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
9. Harry Grant
10. Christian Welch
11. Eliesa Katoa
12. Trent Loiero
13. Tui Kamikamica

14. Sua Fa'alogo
15. Josh King
16. Alec MacDonald
17. Shawn Blore

18. Tyran Wishart
19. Marion Seve
20. Joe Chan
21. Jack Howarth
22. Bronson Garlick
23. Jonah Pezet
24. Dean Ieremia
25. Chris Lewis
26. Young Tonumaipea
27. Tepai Moeroa
28. Aaron Pene
29. No player signed
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 3

2024 Development List

1. Sua Fa'alogo
2. Kane Bradley
3. Ammaron Gudgeon
4. Lazarus Vaalepu
5. Tristan Powell

What they still need

The Storm has a bit of room left in their squad for next season, but with likely little in the way of money left, they could well hand promotions to development players Sualauvi Faalogo, Cole Geyer and Tristan Powell to utilise three of the remaining seven spots.

Outside of that, though, the other signings will also be for depth - the Storm have one of the better top 17s in the competition. When there is no way into the 13 for Nick Meaney and Josh King, and a player like Tyran Wishart misses out on the 17 altogether, that is clear to see.

Those depth signings, though - crucial as they are - will be needed more or less right across the board for the Storm, who have seven spots available.

A promotion for Geyer probably takes care of the need for another number nine, given Wishart can play there as well, while off-contract players, the off-contract Dean Ieremia, would take care of any further needs in the backs.

In the forward, Tariq Sims's leaving means the Melbourne Storm could look outside of their own group to bring in an experienced player.

This is fairly free play for the Storm though, given they have no obvious holes in their best 17.

Newcastle Knights

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad

David Armstrong, Bradman Best, Jayden Brailey, Paul Bryan, Jed Cartwright, Jack Cogger, Mat Croker, Phoenix Crossland, Adam Elliott, Tyson Frizell, Dane Gagai, Tyson Gamble, Jackson Hastings, Jack Hetherington Thomas Jenkins, Brodie Jones, Dylan Lucas, Krystian Mapapalangi, Myles Martin, Greg Marzhew, Kai Pearce-Paul, Kalyn Ponga, Will Pryce, Ryan Rivett Daniel Saifiti, Jacob Saifiti, Leo Thompson, Enari Tuala, Toni Tupouniua

Best 17 and full squad
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Greg Marzhew
3. Thomas Jenkins
4. Bradman Best
5. Dane Gagai
6. Jack Cogger
7. Jackson Hastings
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Jacob Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
13. Adam Elliott

14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Jed Cartwright
16. Leo Thompson
17. Jack Hetherington

18. Dylan Lucas
19. Tyson Gamble
20. Paul Bryan
21. Will Pryce
22. Mat Croker
23. Enari Tuala
24. Krystian Mapapalangi
25. Myles Martin
26. Ryan Rivett
27. David Armstrong
28. Brodie Jones
29. No player signed
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 2

2024 Development List

1. Fletcher Sharpe
2. Sebastian Su'a
3. Thomas Cant
4. Zach Herring

What they still need

The Knights have little room to move with two roster spots open as it stands, and they will need to as well.

There are some significant gaps left to fill in this squad, although the dual arrivals from England of Kai Pearce-Paul in the second-row and Will Pryce at five-eighth have the potential to make a big difference on the outcome for Adam O'Brien's side next season.

Pryce will have a battle on his hands to claim a spot alongside Jackson Hastings in the halves following the club's recent signing of Jack Cogger from the Penrith Panthers.

As it stands, they still have plenty of decisions to make on off-contract players, with the most pressing of those likely to be Brodie Jones and Kurt Mann.

While the Knights are more or less set in the spine, with Kalyn Ponga, Pryce, Jackson Hastings, and Jayden Brailey backed up by Tyson Gamble, Phoenix Crossland and Simi Sasagi, as well as the possible addition of Mann, there are problems elsewhere.

As it stands, the Knights would need Dane Gagai to shift to the wing - that may happen anyway if they elect to accommodate talented youngster Krystian Mapapalangi in the centres, but there is no guarantee of that being the case for O'Brien. If they can't go outside the club, then the re-signing of Bailey Hodgson, Hymel Hunt or Enari Tuala may provide the depth needed.

The Saifiti brothers - Daniel and Jacob - lead the middle alongside Adam Elliott, but again, depth is a real problem and a player like Luke Thompson on a cut-price deal, or Jordan McLean, could be the way to go.

New Zealand Warriors

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad

Bunty Afoa, Tom Ale, Mitch Barnett, Rocco Berry, Kurt Capewell, Wayde Egan, Addin Fonua-Blake, Jackson Ford, Tohu Harris, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Shaun Johnson, Edward Kosi, Jacob Laban, Ali Leiataua, Freddy Lussick, Zyon Maiu'u, Te Maire Martin, Luke Metcalf, Marcelo Montoya, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Marata Niukore, Adam Pompey, Demitric Sifakula, Jazz Tevaga, Taine Tuaupiki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Dylan Walker, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Best 17 and full squad
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
4. Adam Pompey
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Luke Metcalf
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett
11. Jackson Ford
12. Kurt Capewell
13. Tohu Harris

14. Chanel Harris-Tavita
15. Marata Niukore
16. Dylan Walker
17. Jazz Tevaga

18. Ali Leiataua
19. Bunty Afoa
20. Freddy Lussick
21. Te Maire Martin
22. Tom Ale
23. Rocco Berry
24. Edward Kosi
25. Jacob Laban
26. Demitric Sifakula
27. Zyon Maiu'u
28. Taine Tuaupiki
29. No player signed
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 2

2024 Development List

1. Ben Farr
2. Etuate Fukofuka
3. Patrick Moimoi
4. Sanele Aukusitino
5. Selumiela Halasima
6. Tanner Stowers-Smith

What they still need

The Warriors are just about at a full book. That would have been a concern in years gone by, but this time, it's stability that could be excellent for a Warriors outfit who have outperformed all expectations in 2023.

They have had just a single loss so far in Viliami Vailea, but Bayley Sironen, and Valingi Kepu will join him as departures.

The potential promotions out of the development squad for the likes of Jacob Laban or Zyon Maiu'u could take up two of the spots on the roster, while impressive young fullback Taine Tuaupiki is likely to take another after making his NRL debut this season.

Ultimately, the Warriors can hold off doing anything with their final two spots for the time being. This is a strong squad with depth in all the right areas, although there is an argument that a serious injury to Addin Fonua-Blake would leave them a little short in the front row, so potentially, that's where efforts will be focused for spots 29 and 30.

North Queensland Cowboys

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad

Tom Chester, Jake Clifford, Reuben Cotter, Tom Dearden, Robert Derby, Scott Drinkwater, Tom Duffy, Kyle Feldt, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Jack Gosiewski, Jake Granville, Coen Hess, Valentine Holmes, Zac Laybutt, Luciano Leilua, Heilum Luki, Sam McIntyre, Jordan McLean, Jeremiah Nanai, Griffin Neame, D'Jarzirhae Pua'avase, Reece Robson, Murray Taulagi, Jason Taumalolo, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Chad Townsend, Viliami Vailea, Semi Valemei

Best 17 and full squad
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Viliami Vailea
4. Valentine Holmes
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Reuben Cotter
9. Reece Robson
10. Coen Hess
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Jason Taumalolo

14. Jake Granville
15. Griffin Neame
16. Heilum Luki
17. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

18. Jack Gosiewski
19. Sam McIntyre
20. Semi Valemei
21. Tom Chester
22. Tom Duffy
23. Jake Clifford
24. Jordan McLean
25. Zac Laybutt
26. D'Jarzirhae Pua'avase
27. Robert Derby
28. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
29. No player signed
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 2

2024 Development List

1. Kaiden Lahrs
2. Jamal Shibasaki
3. Emarly Bitungane
4. Jai Hansen
5. Thomas Mikaele
6. Jodeci Baker-Tiraha

What they still need

The Cowboys' biggest issue was finding a young centre to replace Peta Hiku and add some pace to what has been a failing right edge in defence. Viliami Vailea has signed from the Warriors, while Semi Valemei, who can play both wing and centre, has joined from the Raiders, so there are now options there.

With Chad Townsend seemingly going nowhere, the rest of the side is more or less settled, but with seven roster spots up for grabs, there is plenty of wiggle room to remodel for Todd Payten.

Elsewhere, this is a side that is more or less settled, with strength in the second row and spine, while Jason Taumalolo is a franchise player at lock.

Parramatta Eels

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad

Daejarn Asi, Dylan Brown, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Bryce Cartwright, Zac Cini, Matt Doorey, Haze Dunster, Wiremu Greig, Clint Gutherson, Brendan Hands, Morgan Harper, J'maine Hopgood, Shaun Lane, Joey Lussick, Makahesi Makatoa, Toni Mataele, Ryan Matterson, Jirah Momoisea, Mitchell Moses, Joe Ofahengaue, Ofahiki Ogden, Junior Paulo, Will Penisini, Ky Rodwell, Sean Russell, Bailey Simonsson, Maika Sivo, Tevita Taumoepenu, Kelma Tuilagi

Best 17 and full squad
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Sean Russell
3. Bailey Simonsson
4. Will Penisini
5. Maika Sivo
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Joey Lussick
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Bryce Cartwright
13. J'maine Hopgood

14. Brendan Hands
15. Kelma Tuilagi
16. Ryan Matterson
17. Joe Ofahengaue

18. Haze Dunster
19. Daejarn Asi
20. Ofahiki Ogden
21. Makahesi Makatoa
22. Toni Mataele
23. Jirah Momoisea
24. Ky Rodwell
25. Matt Doorey
26. Wiremu Greig
27. Zac Cini
28. Tevita Taumoepenu
29. Morgan Harper
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 1

2024 Development List

1. Charlie Guymer
2. Ethan Sanders
3. Jock Brazel
4. Luca Moretti
5. Sam Tuivaiti

What they still need

The Eels have just one spot left for 2024.

An extra depth option in the second row wouldn't go astray, and neither would one at prop, where Junior Paulo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard do an excellent job leading the way. It's depth there that is the issue for the blue and gold.

Elsewhere, the side is relatively settled, and it's unsurprising the Eels have been relatively quiet when it comes to clubs being linked in pursuit of off-contract players. There were talks earlier this year that Brad Arthur's side would chase an X-Factor-style backline player - think someone like Jayden Campbell - but that has ultimately come to nothing at this stage.

The Eels have a handful of development players they may think about upgrading for next season as well with their remaining spots, particularly given the salary cap is stretched.

Toni Mataele and Blaize Talagi are local juniors who both come with big raps, while Zac Cini has first-grade experience and will be on the lookout for another opportunity.

Penrith Panthers

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad

Paul Alamoti, Nathan Cleary, Jack Cole, Dylan Edwards, Matthew Eisenhuth, James Fisher-Harris, Luke Garner, Mavrik Geyer, Harrison Hassett, Liam Henry, Zac Hosking, Mitch Kenny, Daine Laurie, Moses Leota, Ativalu Lisati, Jarome Luai, Soni Luke, Liam Martin, Taylan May, Jesse McLean, Tyrone Peachey, Brad Schneider, Lindsay Smith, Scott Sorensen, Izack Tago, Brian To'o, Sunia Turuva, Isaah Yeo

Best 17 and full squad
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Izack Tago
4. Taylan May
5. Brian To'o
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Liam Martin
12. Scott Sorensen
13. Isaah Yeo

14. Soni Luke
15. Zac Hosking
16. Luke Garner
17. Lindsay Smith

18. Daine Laurie
19. Tyrone Peachey
20. Jesse McLean
21. Jack Cole
22. Mavrik Geyer
23. Liam Henry
24. Ativalu Lisati
25. Matthew Eisenhuth
26. Brad Schneider
27. Paul Alamoti
28. Harrison Hassett
29. No player signed
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 2

2024 Development List

1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Riley Price
3. Preston Riki
4. Luke Sommerton

What they still need

As always seems to be the way, the Panthers are building a strong squad of local juniors, even in the face of a pair of high-profile departures. Stephen Crichton is off to the Bulldogs, while Spencer Leniu is (yet to be officially confirmed) joining the Roosters.

That does leave the side with some gaps, and at the present time, with five roster spots still available, it's the middle third where they will want to add some depth. Right now, Moses Leota and James Fisher-Harris are being backed up by Lindsay Smith, while Liam Henry and Matthew Eisenhuth will both come into calculations for game time next year.

The suggestion is that Penrith won't look outside the club to complete the squad either - and fair enough. Their production line of local juniors just continues bringing out the big guns on a yearly basis. Henry, Ativalu Lisati, and Mavrik Geyer are already being promoted from development contracts in 2024.

That said, Penrith will likely look to tie up more local juniors from either their SG Ball, Jersey Flegg or NSW Cup side.

They have also signed Paul Alamoti, Daine Laurie and Brad Schneider. The trio are all still young and will be looking to make an impression at the team when they get the chance.

South Sydney Rabbitohs

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad

Jai Arrow, Thomas Burgess, Michael Chee-Kam, Damien Cook, Tallis Duncan, Campbell Graham, Jye Gray, Siliva Havili, Dean Hawkins, Jacob Host, Lachlan Ilias, Alex Johnston, Sean Keppie, Keaon Koloamatangi, Ben Lovett, Peter Mamouzelos, Taane Milne, Latrell Mitchell, Shaquai Mitchell, Davvy Moale, Tyrone Munro, Cameron Murray, Daniel Suluka-Fifita, Isaiah Tass, Tevita Tatola, Leon Te Hau, Izaac Thompson, Cody Walker, Jack Wighton

Best 17 and full squad
1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Jack Wighton
5. Campbell Graham
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Damien Cook
10. Thomas Burgess
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jai Arrow
13. Cameron Murray

14. Siliva Havili
15. Shaquai Mitchell
16. Davvy Moale
17. Tallis Duncan

18. Jacob Host
19. Jye Gray
20. Ben Lovett
21. Peter Mamouzelos
22. Tyrone Munro
23. Daniel Suluka-Fifita
24. Taane Milne
25. Leon Te Hau
26. Izaac Thompson
27. Dean Hawkins
28. Michael Chee-Kam
29. Sean Keppie
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 1

2024 Development List

1. Thomas Fletcher
2. Jacob Gagai
3. Richie Kennar
4. Liam Le Blanc
5. Haizyn Mellars
6. Dion Teaupa

2024 Train-and-Trial List

1. Adam Christensen (NSW Cup)
2. Emmanuel Di Bartolo (Jersey Flegg Cup)
3. Aiden Doolan (Jersey Flegg Cup)
4. Brock Gray (NSW Cup)
5. Nicholas Halalilo (Townsville Blackhawks)
6. Richard Holani (Townsville Blackhawks)
7. Cade Maloney (Townsville Blackhawks)
8. Harry Quinlan (Townsville Blackhawks)
9. Nazareth Taua (SG Ball Cup)

What they still need

The arrival of Jack Wighton at Redfern continues to build to the narrative that the Rabbitohs have a very top-heavy squad, but realistically, this is a club well and truly in a premiership window.

Wighton's arrival pushes Taane Milne out of the 17 and means the backline has more depth that you can poke a stick at, so we will move on from discussing that any further, with the likes of Milne, Tyrone Munro and Izaac Thompson, as well as youngsters Leon Te Hau and Terrell Kalo Kalo (if he re-signs) left to fight over the scraps when it comes to minutes next year.

That said, there is the question of how to replace the versatility that Blake Taaffe brings.

The forwards could still use some work, though on Jason Demetriou's side.

The group in the starting pack are well and truly elite, but there will be a significant difference when it comes time to give those players a rest or if injuries strike.

Siliva Havili and Jacob Host provide enough to hang the hat on, while Shaquai Mitchell and Davvy Moale bring youth, but there is a feeling they may be one experienced forward short.

The losses of Hame Sele and Liam Knight may be felt.

St George Illawarra Dragons

The following is correct as of December 25..

Full squad

Corey Allan, Talatau Amone, Jack Bird, Ryan Couchman, Toby Couchman, Jack de Belin, Tom Eisenhuth, Mathew Feagai, Max Feagai, Viliami Fifita, Sione Finau, Kyle Flanagan, Ben Hunt, Jaiyden Hunt, Blake Lawrie, Jacob Liddle, Zac Lomax, Francis Molo, Michael Molo, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Zane Musgrove, Cody Ramsey, Mikaele Ravalawa, Hame Sele, Jackson Shereb, Tyrell Sloan, Jaydn Su'A, Moses Suli, Savelio Tamale, Alec Tuitavake, Paul Turner

Best 17 and full squad
1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Mikaele Ravalawa
3. Zac Lomax
4. Moses Suli
5. Max Feagai
6. Kyle Flanagan
7. Ben Hunt
8. Blake Lawrie
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Francis Molo
11. Jaydn Su'A
12. Jack Bird
13. Jack de Belin

14. Hame Sele
15. Viliami Fifita
16. Michael Molo
17. Toby Couchman

18. Ryan Couchman
19. Paul Turner
20. Alec Tuitavake
21. Savelio Tamale
22. Corey Allan
23. Mathew Feagai
24. Ben Murdoch-Masila
25. Tom Eisenhuth
26. Cody Ramsey
27. Talatau Amone
28. Toby Couchman
29. No player signed
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 2

2024 Development List

1. Connor Muhleisen
2. Corey Ackers
3. Dylan Egan
4. Hamish Stewart
5. Jackson Shereb
6. Josh Coric

What they still need

The skinny of the situation is that the Dragons have an urgent need - a backup hooker for Jacob Liddle. Connor Muhleisen, who makes his NRL debut after the departure of Moses Mbye, is the obvious signature, although he remains off-contract at the end of the campaign.

Apart from a backup dummy half, the other major question for the Red V is around their number one jersey.

Cody Ramsey has missed the entire 2023 season after picking up a rare illness. He could return in 2024, but if he doesn't, the club may well use their 30th spot to get a backup option for Tyrell Sloan.

Elsewhere, the Dragons have depth right across the board, although it's unclear whether Shane Flanagan will be able to do what Anthony Griffin couldn't and get the best out of the players on the roster.

Sydney Roosters

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad

Egan Butcher, Nat Butcher, Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton, Zach Dockar-Clay, Luke Keary, Spencer Leniu, Joseph Manu, Terrell May, Tyler Moriarty, Junior Pauga, Victor Radley, Billy Smith, Brandon Smith, Sandon Smith, Joseph Suaalii, James Tedesco, Robert Toia, Daniel Tupou, Sitili Tupouniua, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Sam Walker, Connor Watson, Naufahu Whyte, Siua Wong, Dominic Young

Best 17 and full squad
1. James Tedesco
2. Dominic Young
3. Joseph Manu
4. Joseph Suaalii
5. Daniel Tupou
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Brandon Smith
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Angus Crichton
12. Nat Butcher
13. Victor Radley

14. Siua Wong
15. Egan Butcher
16. Spencer Leniu
17. Terrell May

18. Robert Toia
19. Tyler Moriarty
20. Sandon Smith
21. Naufahu Whyte
22. Connor Watson
23. Zach Dockey-Clay
24. Billy Smith
25. Junior Pauga
26. Sitili Tupouniua
27. No player signed
28. No player signed
29. No player signed
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 4

2024 Development List

1. Alex Young
2. Blake Steep
3. Ethan Roberts
4. Xavier Va'a
5. Lewis Murphy

What they still need

For a club who are reported to have salary cap concerns, the Roosters have a lot of players left to sign and a lot of problems to address in a squad that has struggled to go anywhere near their potential this season.

The first of those problems is back-up in the halves and back-up at hooker. Luke Keary, Sam Walker and Brandon Smith are currently the only three players of the 21 signed who can play in those positions.

Spencer Leniu will join the club. That will address some of the current depth issues in the front row, but the Roosters need to sign players across the board and players who are up to the challenge of playing first grade.

Expect Sandon Smith to be upgraded to a first-grade contract from his current development deal, too, in a move that will put pressure on Keary and Walker to perform in the halves.

The Dolphins

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad

Euan Aitken, Jake Averillo, Jack Bostock, Jesse Bromwich, Kenneath Bromwich, Herbie Farnworth, Thomas Flegler, Tom Gilbert, Harrison Graham, Jamayne Isaako, Robert Jennings, Isaiya Katoa, Felise Kaufusi, Oryn Keeley, Josh Kerr, Edrick Lee, Connelly Lemuelu, Jeremy Marshall-King, Anthony Milford, Mark Nicholls, Kodi Nikorima, Tesi Niu, Sean O'Sullivan, Max Plath, Ray Stone, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Valynce Te Whare, Mason Teague, Jarrod Wallace

Best 17 and full squad
1. Herbie Farnworth
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
4. Jake Averillo
5. Tesi Niu
6. Isaiya Katoa
7. Sean O'Sullivan
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Thomas Flegler
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Kenneath Bromwich
13. Tom Gilbert

14. Anthony Milford
15. Euan Aitken
16. Mark Nicholls
17. Connelly Lemuelu

18. Jarrod Wallace
19. Jack Bostock
20. Harrison Graham
21. Robert Jennings
22. Josh Kerr
23. Mason Teague
24. Edrick Lee
25. Ray Stone
26. Kodi Nikorima
27. Max Plath
28. Valynce Te Whare
29. Oryn Keeley
30. No player signed

Roster spots open: 1

2024 Development List

1. Ryan Jackson
2. Jeremiah Simbiken
3. Michael Waqa
4. Kurt Donoghoe
5. James Walsh

What they still need

In short, not much.

The Dolphins have an almost full book with only a single spot left up for grabs in the 2024 campaign.

That's hardly a surprise given the number of players they signed to multi-year deals ahead of their first season - that said, they have still found room for Jake Averillo, Oryn Keeley Herbie Farnworth and Thomas Flegler.

None of their off-contract trio from the Top 30 have inspired much, so it may well be that Michael Roberts out of the development squad is promoted to the final first-grade spot for 2024 or Trai Fuller (who played one NRL game this season) if Wayne Bennett and his recruitment staff don't find the urge to look outside the club, and with the depth already on display, it would be a tough sell to convince any player to move to Redcliffe.

The Dolphins are in a good spot to continue building next year. Bennett has always said this isn't a one-year project, and their squad shaping as it does so early in the piece is a testament to that not being just talk.

Wests Tigers

The following is correct as of December 25.

Full squad

Solomon Alaimalo, John Bateman, Jahream Bula, Tallyn Da Silva, Adam Doueihi, Latu Fainu, Samuela Fainu, Sione Fainu, Josh Feledy, Lachlan Galvin, Asu Kepaoa, David Klemmer, Apisai Koroisau, Justin Matamua, Jordan Miller, Brent Naden, David Nofoaluma, Justin Olam, Isaiah Papali'i, Fonua Pole, Alex Seyfarth, Aidan Sezer, Jake Simpkin, Charlie Staines, Starford To'a, Brandon Tumeth, Junior Tupou, Alex Twal, Stefano Utoikamanu

Best 17 and full squad
1. Jahream Bula
2. Solomon Alaimalo
3. Starford To'a
4. Justin Olam
5. Junior Tupou
6. Jayden Sullivan
7. Aidan Sezer
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. John Bateman
12. Isaiah Papali'i
13. Fonua Pole

14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Justin Matamua
16. Alex Twal
17. Alex Seyfarth

18. Adam Doueihi
19. Charlie Staines
20. Brent Naden
21. Asu Kepaoa
22. Latu Fainu
23. David Nofoaluma
24. Brandon Tumeth
25. Lachlan Galvin
26. Jake Simpkin
27. Sione Fainu
28. Samuela Fainu
29. Jordan Miller
30. Josh Feledy

Roster spots open: 0

2024 Development List

1. Kit Laulilii
2. Chris Faagutu
3. Solomone Saukuru
4. Tony Sukkar
5. Alex Lobb

Note: Adam Doueihi is unlikely to be available for the first half of 2024 as he recovers from injury.

What they still need

After the pressing issue of their halves in recent years, the club have brought in Aidan Sezer back to the NRL while also signing the young, talented duo of Jayden Sullivan from the Dragons and Latu Fainu from the Manly Sea Eagles.

While Adam Doueihi is very much a starter in the line-up, an injury against the Eels during the 2023 season means he will only likely be available from the middle of the season - a date that could be pushed back depending on his recovery process from yet another ACL injury.

That means Latu Fainu, Lachlan Galvin or Jayden Sullivan could be thrown straight into the deep end at number six to accompany veteran Aiden Sezar in the halves.

The forwards are a different story. The signing of Samuela Fainu adds to an already strong crop of talented youngsters coming through, who will be learning from the likes of David Klemmer, Alex Twal, John Bateman and Isaiah Papali'i. It goes without saying that the Tigers must focus their efforts on the backline.