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.

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4. Sharks

I think the Sharks have their halves for 2022. Hynes will play six or seven with Moylan, Trindall and Metcalf battling it out to fill the other role.

That said, Moylan's contract is one year and despite his incredible and obvious talent, his injury history is a concern.

Trindall has shown some signs of becoming a brilliant playmaker yet is very raw. Metcalf is coming off a wonder run on debut but is hugely untested.

ROCKHAMPTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Luke Metcalf of the Sharks runs the ball during the round 23 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Cronulla Sharks at Browne Park, on August 21, 2021, in Rockhampton, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

I can absolutely see Craig Fitzgibbon offering Taylor a one or two-year deal as cover. An insurance policy if you will.

The Sharks have a mountain of salary cap space available and signing Taylor on a two-year deal for $200,000 per season could prove good business.

A change of scenery and a secondary playmaking role could provide the kick start he needs to re-ignite, again, what once promised to be a career capable of rep footy.

Let us know below where you think Ash Taylor will play his footy in 2022 and beyond.

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