At one point in time, young Ashley Taylor was the talk of the town.

His brilliant rookie season forced the Titans and Broncos into a bidding war that saw the former offer a mega-money, long-term contract to pin down their future superstar.

Much has been made of the million-per-season deal. Every performance since has been judged against the eye-watering offer that was tabled and taken.

I think it's fair to say that Taylor has hugely underdelivered. He has failed to live up to the promise he showed in his Rookie of the Year award-winning season.

ASHLEY TAYLOR
Five-eighth
Titans
2021 SEASON AVG
0.6
Try Assists
0.1
Tries
155.8
Kick Metres

Taylor has spent the past two seasons trying to rebuild a career that may become an example of talent and potential wasted.

He's gone from a seven-figure star to largely unwanted, and remains off-contract despite being just one game (for his side) away from the finals series.

I still believe there is a footballer in Taylor. A good one at that. I don't think I'm alone there.

Taylor has a lot to give... but where? Released from the Titans, it certainly won't be there anymore, but there is still a future for the former million-dollar man in the NRL.

We take a look at four options for Ash Taylor in 2022. Where will he play his footy next season? Let us know below.

3. Dragons

I'm surprised that the Dragons haven't made a play here. With Corey Norman on his way out of the club, the Dragons look very thin in the halves.

Ben Hunt was enjoying a brilliant season until injury brought his campaign to an abrupt end, but his lack of an obvious partner is worrying.

Norman is out, Bird looks best suited in the centres, while young Sullivan hasn't nailed down a spot.

MUDGEE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: Corey Norman of the Dragons watches on during the NRL Trial match, which is the Charity Shield match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Glen Willow Stadium on March 02, 2019 in Mudgee, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Talatau Amone looks a real footballer and I'd say leads the race for the six next season. He certainly should based on what he has shown recently.

Ash Taylor won't command a king's ransom so why not bring him on as a back-up option? If he trains well in the off-season he may even become a real first-choice option.

This makes the world of sense. Griffin hasn't delivered during his first season on the recruitment side of things. Or results if I'm being truthful.

Taylor's up side is still very, very high. Worth the shot.