Despite it still being early April, every side has one eye on their 2025 roster.
We're a month into the competition now so coaches are starting to see where they need to improve for next year and beyond.
I fully expect to see a raft of signings very soon.
One such a player I expect to see gain the attention of plenty of sides is the off-contract 24-year old Kayal Iro.
The former NSW Cup player of the year dazzled during his second NRL game last weekend. If he wasn't already being looked at, I guarantee that performance put him in the shop window.
Here are five potential landing spots for the talented Cook Island international:
2. Parramatta Eels
It is no secret that the Eels are in the market for a quality centre. They've also not hidden their desire to talk to Zac Lomax with an eye to 2025.
Given that three of the four members of the Eels spine are on close to a million dollars each, perhaps a more value option is the go here.
Iro is undoubtedly a player of high potential. Given he has only played the two NRL games though, he wouldn't be able to command anywhere near what Lomax is supposedly earning.
The only potential drawback here is the Eels have a host of young centres in their ranks.
They may be looking for the proven star or experienced player.
Given the huge dip in form in the position though, I'm not sure the different in talent between Lomax and Iro is worth the massive investment.
If I'm an Eels fan, I'm hoping my team turns their intentions to Iro as a Lomax signing would almost certainly mean shedding a Matterson or Lane level player.
Rumours last season linked Iro to an immediate switch to the blue and gold. Don't be shocked if talks are ongoing, even if they do ultimate hinge on Lomax and his decision.
