November 1 is almost here, meaning every player off-contract at the end of next season can officially negotiate their futures and sign with rival clubs.

There are still a grand total of 178 players without a deal taking them beyond the end of 2023, making this likely one of the busiest off-season player movement periods in recent times.

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On top of the 178 players, there are a handful of players with player options for 2024, meaning they are in the same position of being able to negotiate.

The number at this time last year was only a tick over 150, meaning almost 30 extra players still haven't signed on.

While some players will likely have to wait almost 12 months to learn their fate either with their current club or another one, many players could begin to be signed elsewhere during the month of November.

Including those with player options available to them, here are the top ten players who can negotiate from November 1.

5. Dylan Brown

Dylan Brown's 2022 season was the best of his short career to date, and there is little doubt that he has taken his market value on an upward trajectory as a result.

The Parramatta five-eighth had a very quiet 2021. At one point, he may never have taken his player option up for 2023, however, based on 2021 form, had little option without taking a major pay cut to switch clubs.

That player option is now set to expire, but 12 months later, and Brown has a year of form under his belt which has simply been excellent.

That will make him a hot commodity on the open market, with rumours clubs will chase him if the Eels can't lock him down in a hurry.