Another day, another rugby league story breaks and sends social media into chaos.
Manly's supposed $800,000 man, Josh Schuster, is set to go on the move after being told by the Sea Eagles that he can explore other opportunities.
Much has been made about the size of his contract, and believe me, it will come up in the below, and I believe this has had a hugely negative bearing on his performances since.
Let's remember, prior to heading to the comments section, that this is a 22-year-old kid with 50 NRL games to his name. The contract was Manly's error, not Schuster's.
We're talking about a former NSW Under 18 captain in a side that also includes Bradman Best, Will Penisini,ย and Sione Fainu.
With that said, below are five potential landing spots for the talented second rower turn five-eighth:
3. Canberra Raiders
The Raiders have no secret desire to sign David Fifita. Every time Fifita's contract clauses are uncovered, Canberra launchesย a raid.
With Elliott Whitehead retiring at the end of the season, a back-rower is needed to join the squad.
If Canberra is chasing the million-dollar-plus Fifita, you'd have to imagine they won't be too put off by Schuster's contract.
Again, Manly is almost certainly going to have to cover some of the massive numbers being floated, and you can bet Ricky Stuart will squeeze every single dollar.
Canberra have made a recent habit of signing players who are skilful yet relatively unknown to Aussie audiences anyway.
Morgan Smithies has been a hit thus far, and Zacย Hosking has proved a revelation during his short stay, while the amount of times Stuart has dipped into the Super League is unprecedented.
Schuster is known, but his potential has not yet been tapped.
Ricky, despite the press conference nonsense, is still a very clever coach and has a track record of getting the best out of players.
Shuster desperately needs a change of scenery and the nation's capital could provide that very change.