The 2024 NRL season is still weeks away from kicking off, yet clubs are already looking towards 2025 and beyond with a host of big name NRL talent now officially able to discuss their futures with rival clubs.
We've already seen Addin Fonua Blake pledge his future to the Sharks in 2025 despite a 2024 trial game squad not even yet being named.
Two players now able to negotiate for 2025 come in the form of the May Brothers, Terrell and Taylan.
Terrell May had a super impressive debut season in 2023 with the Roosters, while Taylan played a big part in helping his Panthers to a title in 2022 before injury robbed him of his '23 season.
I have no doubt that both will be in huge demand.
With Terrell May recently making comments that he'd love to play beside his brother(s), there is a very real possibility that they may arrive as a package deal in 2025.
This isn't a certainty but there are a number of clubs who could use both players in a big way.
Below are five clubs I see as potential landing spots for the May brothers in 2025:
4. The Dolphins
With Jesse Bromwich retiring at year's end, the Dolphins need a pack leader.
Terrell May is still young but has every attribute to be just that!
The Dolphins have a backline full of weapons but I would argue May would be the final piece, replacing Tesi Niu.
The Phins need to continue to improve year on year to lock in a first Finals appearance and signing both Mays to their roster would certainly see an improvement. At least in terms of personnel.
Wayne Bennett may be leaving his post at the end of the 2024 season but his being involved would help negotiations.
Right now the Dolphins biggest need for '25 is a huge prop forward. May would be a dream signing if the Dolphins can pull off the double coupe.
Again, this is said with no disrespect to Taylan, would would be ever dangerous outside either Harnworth or Averillo.
