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.

3. Matt Burton

Matt Burton was simply phenomenal throughout the 2022 season in what was an often well-beaten Canterbury Bulldogs side.

An Origin and Kangaroos debutant, Burton's kicking game is his best attribute, but certainly not the only one that sets him apart from other halves in this competition.

He has a player option in his favour for 2024, so it's certainly up in the air whether he would entertain a move away from Belmore if the club put in a competitive offer - particularly now with a former coach of his in Cameron Ciraldo arriving.

But there is almost no doubt he will field offers from other clubs keen on upgrading in the halves.