On November 1st this year a host of superstars will officially be off contract for the 2023 season meaning they will be able to discuss their futures with other clubs.
Some of the names off-contract include Viliame Kikau, Cody Walker and Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Scrolling through the list though, one player who stands out to me is Joseph Manu. A superstar centre with very public ambitions to shift into a fullback role.
SEE ALSO: The full list of off contract NRL players.
Despite his success in Roosters colours, he is a player I believe can be tempted into shifting clubs to seek a positional change and a big upgrade in contract value.
Below are the most likely landing spots for the Kiwi superstar.
1. Sydney Roosters
I know, I know ... Boring, right? Although it may be boring, there's every chance that Joseph Manu stays in familiar surroundings and re-signs with the Roosters.
Despite a recent drop off in form Manu is largely considered a top tier centre, perhaps the best in the game. At only 25 there's no reason Manu couldn't re-sign a two-year deal and aim for a title.
With Boyd Cordner, Brett Morris and Jake Friend retiring, you'd have to think the Roosters have some cap space somewhere to upgrade and secure their star centre.
James Tedesco is only 28 so Manu would need to wait another six or so years if he has goals of being the tri-colours number one full time. Two more years of tearing it up out wide could mount an impossible to ignore case for another side.
Most of the talk is that he is expected to be on the move but I'm not so sure. He's had a pretty handy run at Bondi. Why risk that?
Verdict: If Manu wants to chase a fullback spot and decides to move from Bondi, the Broncos and Sharks look the most likely destinations. Right now, if I were framing a market, the Broncos are heavy favourites with re-signing at the Chooks the second-best bet.
