The NRL player market faces a seismic shift later this year, with some of the game's biggest names coming off-contract at the end of 2022.
As of November 1, the likes of Brandon Smith, Viliame Kikau and Cody Walker, among plenty of other top-line talent, will become open to offers from rival clubs for season 2023.
It represents an important phase in a club's build towards premiership glory in the future, while sides like Melbourne, Penrith and Parramatta face a huge fight on their hands to retain some of their best players.
Here's a full list of players from each club coming off contract at the end of 2022 and all the latest contract news.
BRISBANE BRONCOS
Players off contract: 10
Herbie Farnworth, Deloiuse Hoeter, Ryan James, Albert Kelly, Rhys Kennedy, David Mead, Corey Oates, Keenan Palasia, Jake Turpin, Billy Walters
Broncos contract news
Patrick Carrigan has re-signed with the club until the end of 2024.
Jamayne Isaako will link up with former Broncos coach at expansion club The Dolphins in 2023.
CANBERRA RAIDERS
Players off contract: 9
Elijah Anderson, Adam Elliott, Matt Frawley, Corey Harawira-Naera, Corey Horsburgh, Ata Mariota, Tom Starling, Ryan Sutton, Sam Williams
Raiders contract news
Josh Hodgson has officially signed with Parramatta for 2023 and beyond.
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
Players off contract: 11
John Asiata, Matt Doorey, Matt Dufty, Raymond Faitala-Mariner, Reece Hoffman, Tui Katoa, Max King, Joe Stimson, Jackson Topine, Paul Vaughan, Brandon Wakeham
Bulldogs contract news
New recruits John Asiata, Matt Dufty, Max King and Paul Vaughan will want to hit the ground running at Canterbury, with all four players only signing one-year deals.
Nick Cotric has been granted an early release from his contract.
CRONULLA SHARKS
Players off contract: 16
Jayden Berrell, Kade Dykes, Andrew Fifita, Wade Graham, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Mawene Hiroti, Royce Hunt, Jonaiah Lualua, Jack Martin, Matt Moylan, Briton Nikora, Franklin Pele, Ryan Rivett, Jenson Taumoepeau, Aiden Tolman, Jack Williams
Sharks contract news
Luke Metcalf has officially signed with the Warriors for 2023.
Blayke Brailey has signed a new four-year deal to tie his future to Cronulla until the end of 2026.
GOLD COAST TITANS
Players off contract: 8
Aaron Booth, Herman Ese'ese, Shallin Fuller, Esan Marsters, Sam McIntyre, Kevin Proctor, Corey Thompson, Jarrod Wallace
Titans contract news
Tino Fa'asuamelaui has re-signed until the end of 2026, with the Titans holding off a bid from expansion club, The Dolphins.
Phillip Sami will remain at the club until the end of 2024, signing a two-year contract extension.
MANLY SEA EAGLES
Players off contract: 6
Morgan Boyle, Andrew Davey, Sione Fainu, Kieran Foran, Jorge Taufua, Martin Taupau
Sea Eagles contract news
Moses Suli has signed with the Dragons for 2022 and beyond, despite still having a year to run on his deal at Manly. Cade Cust has also been granted an early release and will move to the Super League.
The Sea Eagles have reportedly told prop Martin Tapau they wouldn't stand in his way from taking up a new contract elsewhere after this season. On close to $800,000 a year, The Daily Telegraph report Taupau won't be resigned by Manly beyond 2022.
Karl Lawton has been rewarded for a strong first year at Manly with an extension.
Young gun trio Ben Trbojevic, Tolutau Koula and Kaeo Weekes have all signed contract extensions.
MELBOURNE STORM
Players off contract: 10
Tom Eisenhuth, Bronson Garlick, Dean Ieremia, George Jennings, Cooper Johns, Tui Kamikamica, Chris Lewis, Isaac Lumelume, Jayden Nikorima, Justin Olam
Storm contract news
Melbourne have confirmed Brandon Smith will leave the club at the end of next season, with the hooker signing with the Roosters for 2023 and beyond.
Felise Kaufusi and Jesse Bromwich will head to NRL expansion club the Dolphins in 2023.
Christian Welch has signed a new three-year deal with the Storm, where he'll remain until the end of 2025.
Reimis Smith and Jack Howarth have both inked new deals with Melbourne.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Players off contract: 10
Lleyton Finau, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Temple Kalepo, Kina Kepu, Lingi Kepu, Marcelo Montoya, Jack Murchie, Kodi Nikorima, Iliesa Ratuva, Pride Petterson-Robati
Warriors contract news
Kane Evans was granted an early release from his contract to move to the Super League.
Jamayne Taunoa-Brown was also allowed to leave early and has inked a deal with North Queensland.
Wayde Egan has signed a two-year extension.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Players off contract: 7
Phoenix Crossland, Jacob Kiraz, Jirah Momoisea, Brayden Musgrove, Simi Sasagi, Pasami Saulo, Sauaso Sue
Knights contract news
Mitchell Pearce has been granted an early release by the Knights, taking up a deal with Super League club Catalans.
Enari Tuala has re-signed until the end of 2023.
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Players off contract: 14
Daejarn Asi, Kane Bradley, Lachlan Burr, Mitchell Dunn, Brendan Elliot, Tom Gilbert, Jake Granville, Ben Hampton, Connelly Lemuelu, Heilum Luki, Jordan McLean, Jeremiah Nanai, Emry Pere, Tyreece Woods
Cowboys contract news
North Queensland have locked in Origin star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow for a further year, getting in before the November 1 date.
Emerging forward Reuben Cotter has signed a three-year extension that will take through to the end of 2025 in Townsville.
Javid Bowen has been forced into retirement due to a knee injury.
PARRAMATTA EELS
Players off contract: 8
Wiremu Greig, Sam Loizou, Ryan Matterson, Solomone Naiduki, Tom Opacic, Hayze Perham, Mitch Rein, Ky Rodwell
Eels contract news
The signatures of Clint Gutherson and Junior Paulo were reportedly at the top of the Eels' priority list, and the club have now snapped up both men to long-term extensions.
Reed Mahoney is widely reported to have signed with the Canterbury Bulldogs for season 2023.
Reagan Campbell-Gillard inked a new deal to stay at the club, but second-rower Marata Niukore has linked up with the Warriors for 2023 and beyond.
Isaiah Papali'i will move to the Tigers from 2023 onwards, signing a three-year deal with the club. Ray Stone has signed a two-year deal with The Dolphins for 2023.
Jake Arthur, Makahesi Makatoa and Sean Russell have all re-signed for 2023. Oregon Kaufusi has signed with the Sharks for 2023 onwards.
PENRITH PANTHERS
Players off contract: 16
Eddie Blacker, Christian Crichton, Dylan Edwards, Matthew Eisenhuth, Kurt Falls, J'maine Hopgood, Robert Jennings, Mitchell Kenny, Apisai Koroisau, Taylan May, Sean O'Sullivan, Chris Smith, Lindsay Smith, Jaeman Salmon, Sunia Turuva
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Panthers contract news
Viliame Kikau has signed with the Bulldogs for season 2023. Although the move hasn't officially been announced, the Tongan star was pictured posing in a Bulldogs polo with coach Trent Barrett and football manager Phil Gould.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Players off contract: 7
Zane Bijorac, Michael Chee Kam, Josh Mansour, Anthony Milford, Taane Milne, Jaxson Paulo, Isaiah Tass
Rabbitohs contract news
Alex Johnston has signed a long-term extension with South Sydney.
Already taken off the market, Cody Walker has signed a new one-year deal that will keep him at South Sydney until at least the end of 2023.
ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Players off contract: 12
Daniel Alvaro, Jack Bird, Billy Burns, Poasa Faamausili, Jackson Ford, Jack Gosiewski, Blake Lawrie, Tautau Moga, Josh McGuire, Shalom O'Ofou, Tariq Sims, Aaron Woods
Dragons contract news
Jayden Sullivan has re-signed with the Dragons until the end of 2025.
The club have told Tariq Sims that he won't be offered a deal for 2023 and beyond at this stage, leading to speculation he could depart the Dragons early.
Aaron Woods, Jack Gosiewski and Tautau Moga will all want to impress early, with the new recruits signing one-year deals.
SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Players off contract: 11
Angus Crichton, Moala Graham-Taufa, Tuku Hau Tapuha, Adam Keighran, Lachlan Lam, Freddy Lussick, Ben Marshcke, Kevin Naiqama, Daniel Suluka-Fifita, Siosiua Taukeiaho, Ronald Volkman
Roosters contract news
Joseph Manu has re-signed for a further two seasons, knocking back interest from rival clubs including the Warriors.
WESTS TIGERS
Players off contract: 10
Luke Garner, William Kei, Jock Madden, Thomas Mikaele, Henry O'Kane, Tommy Talau, James Tamou, Kelma Tuilagi, Brandon Tumeth
Tigers contract news
Luciano Leilua has joined the North Queensland Cowboys for season 2023 on a three-year deal.
Alex Twal has re-signed with the Tigers until the end of 2024.