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.
Flanagan has spent much of his NRL career yo-yo-ing in and out of first grade. His time at the Roosters at one point saw him become one of the most talked about youngsters in the game, but he has struggled to hit any great heights.
His time at the Bulldogs has done nothing to improve that situation.
In and out of the side under Trent Barrett, that has hardly improved under Cameron Ciraldo this year despite some promising form at the back-end of 2023 under Mick Potter.
He has now been playing reserve grade, also spending time at hooker with some success.
He has enough experience and the ability to play two positions now though so despite a relative lack of success at the top level, he could well turn into a handy pick up for somebody.
Staines has failed to make his mark in first-grade either on the wing or at fullback, spending time in and out of both the Penrith Panthers and Wests Tigers' set-ups in recent times.
As it stands, he is off-contract with the Tigers at the end of the year although he could yet be re-signed as a depth option given the Tigers have let Daine Laurie exit the club.
A back with plenty of pace and an ability to find the try line, he certainly would contend for a spot in a number of first-grade line-ups.
Rumours 12 months ago that Ethan Bullemor was considering an early retirement from the NRL seem to have been as far away from the mark as it was possible to be.
Still off-contract at the Sea Eagles at the end of the year, every indication is that the prop who can also play in the second-row wants to continue his NRL career.
The Sea Eagles reportedly have Bullemor among a list of names they want to re-sign, but the former Queensland junior Origin player should have no trouble finding a new home if he needs one.
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.
The outside back, who can play either centre or wing, has 27 tries in 56 NRL games to his name, but has only played three NRL games in the last two years due to injury.
His two games this year saw him line up on the wing twice for Melbourne, while he has also had some success in the QLD Cup.
Jennings is a far better player than a reserve grade option though, and with plenty of sides looking a little skinny in outside back depth next year, he should pick up a new deal somewhere.
Maybe the most talented youngster on this list, Alamoti is still without a contract for 2024.
It's unclear at this stage whether the Bulldogs will make a play to re-sign him or not, however, the local junior should be doing anything other than following Jake Averillo out the door.
As much as the Bulldogs had to shed one of the duo for squad balance reasons, Averillo has signed with the Dolphins and that should allow Alamoti to retain his centre jersey at Belmore next year.
It was believed the Cowboys were set to make a significant play for Alamoti, but bowed out of the race upon learning that, one way or another, he wanted to remain in Sydney.
Sims was one of my tips to be buy of the season when he left the Dragons and headed south to Melbourne.
He certainly hasn't lived up to that lofty expectation with his performances in the Victorian capital, where he has only managed 11 games in the top grade.
His experience - at both club and representative level - would make him a valuable pick up to a number of teams though, with it currently looking unlikely that the Storm will extend his stay in the Victorian capital.
Watson was set to be an important figure off the bench again for the Roosters this year, but has unfortunately failed to take to the field as he sits out with a knee injury.
With every passing week, it appears more and more likely that his season is over, but that hasn't stopped reports of multiple clubs showing interest in the former Knight.
While the Canterbury Bulldogs, through Phil Gould, were keen, they have since dropped out of a race that still features the Roosters and Wests Tigers, among other clubs.
Able to play just about anywhere on the park, he will be a handy pick up if he can get back to his best.
Thompson is another player who has struggled to make his mark in 2023 thanks to injury, but still has a lot left to offer in the NRL if he is given another chance.
Off-contract at the end of this season, the experienced prop forward could yet return to England, but with a lack of players available on the free agency market and plenty of spots left on rosters, it's assumed that a pay cut will keep him in the NRL next season.
It seems unlikely that the Bulldogs will re-sign him, but plenty of clubs are still on the lookout for a prop.