The North Queensland Cowboys shocked the NRL landscape earlier in the week by reportedly allowing Valentine Holmes to explore his options prior to his contract expiring.
Holmes, eligible to speak to other teams this November, is reportedly being able to discuss terms with other clubs beforehand.
I am sure there will be no shortage of suitors for the former Premiership winning winger turn superstar centre and fullback.
Right now it looks as case of moving in 2026, however the obvious inference is that any deal worked out could lead to an early release.
Here are five potential landing spots for Valentine Holmes:
5. Cronulla Sharks
Oh the romance!
The once pride of the shire, Valentine Holmes returning to the club he helped take to their first ever Premiership. The story writes itself.
Despite being a big fan of Will Kennedy, I've been looking to Kade Dykes and Liam Ison to see what they can offer long term.
You cannot convince me that the Sharks brass wouldn't take a slight look at Holmes, knowing what he can do at fullback.
Holmes had a breathtaking season in 2018 at fullback for the Sharks. He broke the single year try tally for the Sharks with 22.
All the signs were that Holmes would be the next great star at the back for the Sharks prior to his shock request to leave for an NFL holiday then link up with the Cowboys.
As a Sharks fan I'm not completely sold on this, but judging by social media, there are plenty of Sharks fans who are.
I'd love to see this happen if just purely for the chance to see he and clone Kayal Iro lining up in the same backline.
