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.
Multiple reports have indicated that the Tigers are in pole position to sign Pangai.
Back in May the Broncos star was reportedly seen talking with Tigers coach Michael McGuire. Some supposedly close to the situation even had the 25-year-old on his way to Tigertown.
The move makes sense and if this news had broken two weeks ago I would assume the switch to the Tigers was all but ensured (see below).
TPJ walks right into that Tigers side either at second-rower or in the middle. His aggression and size are two factors the Tigers severely lack.
Wests are looking to bring in Origin-quality players to improve a squad that looks as though it will again fall short of finals footy.
I have no doubt they can fit him into the salary cap next season, although an immediate move looks more and more likely with every report.
The Tigers don't have the greatest record of turning wayward players on the right track, however they've shown they'll take risks.
Undoubtedly the favourites for his signature.
Boyd Cordner's retirement is a horrible story, however it has freed up a reported $800,000-a-season and a starting role in the Tri-colours forward pack.
Trent Robinson is exactly the kind of coach who can help Pangai realise his undoubted and unlimited potential.
It would be just like the Roosters to replace a retiring giant of the game with a young, dynamic, game-breaking firebrand.
I'm not sure TPJ fits the Craig Fitzgibbon mould, however if Fitz wants to make an immediate impact, then this signing certainly achieves that.
The Sharks have a huge chunk of their salary cap available after saying goodbye to $2.5 million worth of talent.
Every off-contract player will be asking their agent to put the feelers out to the decision makers in the shire.
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Unfortunately Sharks captain and second-row star Wade Graham will sit out the next month due to repeated concussions.
If Graham's game-time is limited, or worse, then the Sharks have a spot to go with the cap space to lure Pangai south.
Again though, given the decisions make thus far by the incoming Fitzgibbon, I don't know if signing a player hardly known for his good discipline is top of the club's priority list.
I don't see a real need for Pangai's signature across the Tasman but they've shown their aggression in the transfer market to date and could provide an atmosphere to allow TPJ to grow.
The Warriors are quietly building an impressive side for next year and beyond, and there's no doubt a player of Pangai's abilities improves them immediately.
Nathan Brown has developed into a no-nonsense coach and the relatively quiet surroundings of Auckland would provide TPJ with a fresh start.
It's an option, albeit an outsider. They look set to add Matt Lodge to their squad instead.
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.