The end of the 2023 season is approaching, and so is the November 1 deadline when players off-contract at the end of 2024 will be able to sign with rival clubs.
But for players still without a contract in 2024, it's scramble time.
Open spots on rosters are starting to dwindle, as are salary cap funds, although most teams still have at least a few, and in total, there are about 80 Top 30 spots available next season.
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Zero Tackle have run the rule over every player who remains off contract for the 2024 season and come up with the best of the group still to be signed.
6. Kurt Mann (Newcastle Knights)
A utility in the true sense of the word, Mann can play anywhere from fullback to lock forward and has far too much left to offer the NRL for a move abroad to be considered, although it has been reported that is what he could be looking at for the next stage of his career.
Mann, who has often played lock during his time in Newcastle following the departure of Connor Watson, has had a rough 2023 season and it's unclear whether the Knights will entertain the option of re-signing him.
That said, there are plenty of clubs who could come to the party with a cut-priced deal for someone like Mann who provides so much coverage right across the park.
In the modern era of concussions and injuries, Mann's spot on any bench becomes even more critical.
