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:
3. Selwyn Cobbo
The Broncos are likely going to re-sign a centre and lose the other. Right now it looks like Cobbo is on the outer.
Links to the Cowboys to replace Valentine Holmes have been very public, while Cobbo's ability to play fullback has him linked to many other clubs.
The Eels need a fullback after telling Clint Gutherson he's free to look elsewhere. The Sharks don't seem convinced that Will Kennedy can take them to a title.
Michael Maguire will want to make a decision quickly re his centres. Right now it looks massive odds that Cobbo will be retained.
