We all know that a big name signing, or a quickly emerging young star can completely change the outlook of a club's season.
We're now in mid-September and the number of players off-contract shrinks by the day.
That said, there are still some seriously talented players without a home for 2020 and beyond.
Below we take a look at those players and name our best option for each position. This will obviously be subjective and will depend on what teams are looking for.
Veterans may appeal to some teams, whilst younger stars or bargains appeal elsewhere. I've tried to even those out where possible.
We've used combined lists from the major media sources to compile the below. There's always the chance that a player has re-signed but it has not been announced.
Let us know in the comments who you believe are the best off-contract players.
6. Prop: John Asiata
With James Tamou securing a move to the Tigers, Asiata becomes the prize recruit in the big man department. He can play prop, lock, second row or even in the halves and should have no problem at all securing a deal for next year.
Criminally underused at the Cowboys, there's reportedly a list of teams talking with the 124 gamer. The Eels Dragons and Dogs have been linked, with surely the Dragons leading the charge.
Asiata has reportedly told the Cowboys he needs a fresh start, and he would become a real asset to the Red V.
