We are now just two weeks away from the NRL's silly season - November first!
The latest name to join the mayhem is Newcastle's Kai Pearce-Paulย after he announced he would be testing the market for 2026 and beyond.
Pearce-Paul remains contracted to the Knights for next season but has hinted at being open for a change for the year after.
Below are FIVE potential landing destinations for the talented second-rower for 2026.
The Tigers continue their complete rebuild in 2025. That said, they should see some big improvements.
Jarome Luai is a monster signing while Lachlan Galvin is one of the game's most exciting young players.
Royce Hunt arrives but the Tigers still look a little thin up front. Especially slightly wide.
KPP would be a direct replacement for Isaiah Papali'i, albeit 12 months later.
Pearce-Paul is, rightfully, testing the market, which means he believes he can attract a decent offer. The Tigers look in a position to present just that.
With David Klemmer being shopped, Stefano Utoikamanu off the books and more moves to come, I can absolutely see a way to make room for the current Knight.
The Tigers have filled gaps over the past few seasons. Luai is a piece they can truly build around.
Now that the halves are settled, and the spine complete, the other positions can be filled, with a view to long-term.
KPP can fill that role for the next five years. He also immediately improves the back row. This also allows Fainu to shift into the middle.
There is a lot to look about this potential signing.
If the Tigers can offload some players and free up some cash, Pearce-Paul is an ideal candidate to arrive in Tiger town.
