Kalyn Ponga at the centre of NRL club bidding war

Mackay-raised teenager Kalyn Ponga is set to become one of the highest paid players in the NRL despite having only played two games of first grade.

After already having his current contract bumped up to almost $1 milion earlier this year, the North Queensland Cowboys are desperately trying to extend their deal with the 18-year-old in the face of massive interest in the wonder kid from rival clubs.

Ponga is signed with the Cowboys until the end of 2017 but wants to sort his future beyond that before the start of next season.

With four other clubs willing to offer three to four-year commitments to Ponga, Fox Sports has reported the talented fullback can expect to attract offers in excess of $2 million.