Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to NRL Christmas!
The crazy season is upon us. As of right now, tens of millions of dollars of NRL talent becomes off contract for 2026 and beyond.
As I type this days out from the November 1 deadline, NRL sides across the competition are trying to complete a mad scramble to tie down their star players prior to player agents opening up the lines.
A big name signing, especially early on, can shift an entire future. Clubs will be looking to pounce and pounce early.
Today we look at players who, I believe, can be tempted to move. Perhaps even as soon as by the end of the week.
Names such as James Tedesco, Daly Cherry-Evans, Reece Robson and Briton Nikora are all off-contract within the next 24 hours but I can't see a world where any of those move on.
Tyran Wishart is expected to re-sign with the Storm any minute.
EVERY NRL PLAYER ABLE TO NEGOTIATE FOR 2026
Here are the top 10, realistic, November 1st targets:
9. Xavier Savage
The freakish winger had a brilliant season for the Green Machine. Talks are he's close to a new deal in the capital.
That said, he is a natural fullback and will be looking for options, if they do arise.
The 22 year-old will surely be made a priority in the capital so it's going to be tough to obtain his services ... unless a fullback spot or big opportunity comes up.
The Sharks, Dragons and Eels have questions re their fullback roles while the Roosters are looking for outsides backs.
