As soon as the clock strikes midnight on October 31st into November 1st, a plethora of NRL talent becomes fair game.
Names such as Joseph Tapine, David Fifita and Cameron Munster will have clubs lining up for their services as they are allowed to discuss terms for 2024 and beyond.
Another player who will have no shortage of clubs interested in his services is Cowboys and Queensland second rower Jeremiah Nanai.
Having signed just the one-year extension back in April, he is eligible to talk to opposition clubs on November 1st for the 2024 season, and has recently indicated he is in no rush to confirm his future after taking a punt this time last year that his value would increase again - which it most certainly has.
We look at the five most likely destinations for Nanai come 2024. I initially shortlisted eight teams and could justify another two but the below five are those I consider the most likely to be leading the chase.
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4. New Zealand Warriors
Nanai grew up in Cairns but was born in Henderson in New Zealand. The Warriors have a history of bringing back locally born players on big money.
Tohu Harris is 30 and, despite his abilities suggesting otherwise, cannot play forever. Shaun Johnson is also off contract at the end of 2023. Reece Walsh is also off the books soon.
Another potential massive move for a young player but the Warriors should have the money and they'll certainly have the spot to at least be in the running here.
With Te Maire Martin, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Luke Metcalf headed across the Tasman for 2023, the Warriors should enjoy some improvement next season.
With a big season of improvement and the ability to play next to Tohu Harris in perhaps his final season, and a decent contract, the Warriors should be in the running here.
They look to have their halves set for the next few seasons and a star fullback headed across. A classy, try scoring second rower would be much higher on the list here than at many other clubs.
The timing is wrong for Melbourne. If they knew for certain that Munster were leaving, then they could afford to make a play for Nanai. Unless and until they know Munster is going, there will be no money available under the cap to negotiate with Nanai.