The second the clock ticks over into November, a host of NRL talent come off-contract for 2023 and beyond.
With the Dolphins entering the competition in 2023, this will most certainly be the craziest signing period we've seen since the last time the NRL expanded, way back in 2007.
Most players won't be ready to make deals on the first day of November. It's massively unlikely for big deals to happen right away, and with the addition of the Dolphins, I suspect player agents will be advising players to wait and speak to everyone.
That said, there are a few players who will be inundated with offers the literal second the page in that calendar is turned.
We take a look at the top ten players who can, and probably will, cause a chaotic scramble for their services.
9. Reimis Smith (Melbourne Storm)
Young, affordable, speedster centres who have been developed under Craig Bellamy do not come available very often.
Truthfully, I can't see Bellamy even allowing this to advance to the point where other clubs are allowed to speak to the lightning-quick outside back.
If he does though, there will be a list of suitors.
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The Sharks are screaming out for a centre in the mould of Smith. He would make the Sea Eagles outside backs even more dangerous.
Throw in the Warriors, the Tigers, and the Titans.
Smith isn't likely to attract the million-dollar offers of some higher on the list but in terms of pure quantity of teams chasing his signature, he could be among the most sought after.
