The NRL's November 1 feeding frenzy is upon us, with teams scrambling to retain their star players before they hit free agency. With the tax-free contracts the PNG Chiefs can offer looming as a major threat, the salary cap is set to increase, and teams are jostling to secure their key players. Here's a breakdown of the stars up for grabs and where they could go.
Broncos
- Reece Walsh, Pat Carrigan, Ezra Mam, Kotoni Staggs: Locked up beyond 2027.
- Ben Hunt, Corey Jensen, Philip Coates, Dane Gagai, Xavier Willison, Josiah Karapani, Deine Mariner, Blake Mozer, Brendan Piakura, Aublix Tawha, Ben Talty: Key players to retain.
- Potential targets: Top props, centres, and a dummy half.
Raiders
- Hudson Young, Ethan Sanders, Matty Nicholson, Xavier Savage, Tom Starling: Key retention targets.
- Potential targets: Forward pack, with Josh Papalii leaving.
Bulldogs
- Jacob Preston, Matt Burton, Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Alekolasimi Jones, Max King, Sean O'Sullivan, Jacob Preston, Jaeman Salmon, Logan Spinks, Mitchell Woods, Bronson Xerri: Key players to retain.
- Potential targets: Ball-playing lock, prop, and centre.
Sharks
- Thomas Dellow, Michael Gabrael, Liam Ison, Oregon Kaufusi, William Kennedy, Briton Nikora, Riley Pollard, Teig Wilton: Key retention targets.
- Potential targets: Kennedy, Cody Ramsey.
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Selwyn Cobbo, Jack Bostock, Herbie Farnworth: Key retention targets.
- Potential targets: Backs and halfbacks.
Titans
- Cooper Bai, Adam Christensen, Jaylan De Groot, Max Feagai, Jojo Fifita, Moeaki Fotuaika, Tony Francis, Brock Gray, Zane Harrison, Lachlan Ilias, Sunny Kama, Oliver Pascoe, Josh Patston, Chris Randall, Luke Sommerton, Jensen Taumoepeau: Key retention targets.
- Potential targets: Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, J’maine Hopgood, Xavier Willison, Selwyn Cobbo, Xavier Savage.
Sea Eagles
- Luke Brooks, Zach Dockar-Clay, Hugo Hart, Lehi Hopoate, Onitoni Large, Zaidas Muagututia, Caleb Navale, Ben Trbojevic, Jake Trbojevic, Tom Trbojevic, Corey Waddell, Navren Willett, Blake Wilson: Key players to retain.
- Potential targets: Props, centres, and hookers.
Storm
- Xavier Coates, Jack Howarth, Eliesa Katoa, Josh King, Moses Leo, Ativalu Lisati, Cameron Munster, Josiah Pahulu, Stefano Utoikamanu, Manaia Waitere: Key retention targets.
- Potential targets: Props, centres, and hookers.
Warriors
- Kahu Capper, Jett Cleary, Wayde Egan, Kayliss Fatialofa, Jackson Ford, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Samuel Healey, Ali Leiataua, Te Maire Martin, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Adam Pompey: Key retention targets.
- Potential targets: Centres, props, and hookers.
Cowboys
- Coen Hess, Zac Laybutt, Soni Luke, Jeremiah Nanai, Jason Taumalolo, Viliami Vailea: Key retention targets.
- Potential targets: Props, centres, and hookers.
Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr, Jack de Belin, Matt Doorey, Harrison Edwards, Jezaiah Funa-Iuta, J’maine Hopgood, Kitione Kautoga, Brian Kelly, William Latu, Luca Moretti, Araz Nanva, Joash Papalii, Jordan Samrani, Bailey Simonsson, Ryley Smith, Sam Tuivaiti, Jack Williams: Key players to retain.
- Potential targets: Halfbacks and centres.
Panthers
- Nathan Cleary, Sione Fonua, Moses Leota, Liam Martin, Isaiah Papali’i, Luron Patea, Billy Scott, Blaize Talagi, Brian To’o, Isaah Yeo: Key retention targets.
- Potential targets: Halfbacks, centres, and props.
Rabbitohs
- Euan Aitken, Salesi Ataata, Tallis Duncan, David Fifita, Thomas Fletcher, Bronson Garlick, Jonah Glover, Campbell Graham, Matthew Humphries, Elijah Keung, Edward Kosi, Peter Mamouzelos, Latrell Mitchell, Tyrone Munro, Talanoa Penitani, Latrell Siegwalt, Brandon Smith, Jayden Sullivan, Isaiah Tass, Jack Wighton: Key retention targets.
- Potential targets: Halfbacks and centres.
Dragons
- Hayden Buchanan, Ryan Couchman, Toby Couchman, David Fale, Kyle Flanagan, Clinton Gutherson, Jacob Halangahu, Valentine Holmes, Josh Kerr, Lyhkan King-Togia, Loko Pasifiki Tonga, Cyrus Stanley-Traill, Moses Suli, Nick Tsougranis: Key retention targets.
- Potential targets: Dummy-halves, centres, and props.
Roosters
- Egan Butcher, Nat Butcher, Jake Elliott, Salesi Foketi, Spencer Leniu, Taylor Losalu, Junior Pauga, Victor Radley, Cody Ramsey, Billy Smith, James Tedesco, De La Salle Va’a, Sam Walker: Key retention targets.
- Potential targets: Halfbacks, centres, and props.
