Although most sides are still looking to complete their rosters for the 2024 season, a certain premiership and Origin-winning half has teams looking a little further into the future.

2025 may seem a long time away, but given players can start negotiating from November 1, moves may very well already being made.

When a player of Jarome Luai's pedigree becomes available, rosters shift.

For those who haven't heard, the star five-eighth is yet to nail down an extension with the Panthers.

A recent split with management and a subsequent cooling-off period mean he may be unable to even discuss a potential extension until mid-October.

Given he is likely to be the object of many sides' affection, Luai could attract a contract away from Penrith worth a million dollars per season.

For the purpose of this, we're going to look at options other than Penrith. He could very well accept a cut-price deal to remain at the foot of the mountains, but where is the fun in that?

Below are five sides I expect to heavily be in the race should that November 1 deadline tick over, and therefore be viable landing spots for Jarome Luai in 2025.

2. The Dolphins

Let's be honest here. Every single big-name player who comes off contract for the next few seasons is going to be linked to the Dolphins.

That said, Luai presents very much the perfect signing opportunity for the NRL's new boys.

Despite some brilliant early season results, the Phins are still yet to land that marquee signing.

I would argue Herbie Farnworth is as close as you can get, while the Hammer is quickly graduating into that class, but alas they're yet to land a big fish like Luai.

I very much like the current halves set up the Dolphins have. I believe both O'Sullivan and Isaiya Katoa have monster futures.

That said though, if Luai is available, you make whatever changes are required to make room for him.

The Dolphins present a big money opportunity and obviously have a spot available for Luai. I just don't know if they'll present the title-winning ability Luai is so used to.

If Luai is looking for a challenge, then this is a big one.

There are huge opportunities commercially for Luai, both immediately and in the long term. Well beyond football if required.

He would be a rock star in Redcliffe.