The Broncos' gut and rebuild is officially on following news that a host of big name stars have been told to look elsewhere.
Matt Lodge is reportedly on his way to the Warriors, possibly as soon as Round 15, while the likes of Corey Oates, Anthony Milford and Jamayne Isaako look at long odds to be in Brisbane next season.
The biggest name to be linked away from the club though is undoubtedly Tongan superstar Tevita Pangai Jr.
The Broncos confirmed reports that the troubled, yet brilliant, TPJ has been told he's free to explore his options for 2022 and beyond.
Other reports also indicate that Pangai Junior may even be allowed to leave right away should an offer be forthcoming. His three-game suspension is sure to complicate those chances.
It completes a massive fall from grace for the player once regarded as the best young forward in the game. At one point he was even the target of an international tug-of-war for his representative services.
So the question is, if not Brisbane, where does TPJ go?
In terms of his footballing ability I have no doubt eight or nine clubs would be in for his services right away, however his off-field issues will undoubtedly cut the field.
Below are the five realistic options who could be home to the next chapter of TPJ's career.
5. CANBERRA RAIDERS
I don't know exactly what it is but TPJ just screams Raiders and Ricky Stuart.
Stuart has shown he's willing to take wayward players on from other clubs and turn them into better footballers on and off the field.
Corey Harawira-Naera has become an absolute weapon under the Raiders mentor and seeing TPJ join him in the back-row would be an enjoyable watch.
Hudson Young hasn't worked out as John Bateman's replacement, while Ryan Sutton could very easily shift from lock to the front-row or bench to allow Pangai to play lock.
This looks a little like fantasy booking due to the Raiders' salary cap and the fact that replacing George Williams needs to be their number one priority, but it's a fun option and does make sense.
