Biggest signings for 2017

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Stephen Marson

As many players have already switched clubs mid-season in 2016, we've had a look at the top five players who will join another club at the beginning of 2017.

5. Nene Macdonald (St George Illawarra Dragons)

The 22-year-old Gold Coast Titan will join the Dragons in November on a three-year deal after signing with St George in August.

Macdonald has been a mainstay in the Titans' line-up all season, playing in 21 games and running for over 100 metres in all but two of those matches.

He represented the NRL World All-Stars this year and has played for Papua New Guinea five times, so the young winger/centre will be a good signing for the Dragons next season.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Josh Addo-Carr of the Tigers catches the ball during the round 18 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium on July 9, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

4. Josh Addo-Carr (Melbourne Storm)

The 20-year-old winger has signed a three-year deal with the Melbourne Storm, after making his NRL debut in Round 7 this season with the Wests Tigers (ironically, against the Storm).

Addo-Carr has featured in seven games so far this season and has scored tries in his last three outings, bringing his season tally to five in just seven games.

As Marika Koroibete departs for the Melbourne Rebels at the end of the season, Addo-Carr's speed, agility and try-scoring prowess could see him be the perfect replacement, with this signing once again solidifying the future of outside backs in Melbourne.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Jarrod Wallace of the Broncos celebrates scoring a try during the round 19 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium on July 19, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

3. Jarrod Wallace (Gold Coast Titans)

After featuring in every game this season for the Broncos, Wallace will make the move to the Titans on a three-year deal after the season ends.

The 25-year-old grew up on the Gold Coast and was excited to move back home with this deal, and the Titans will be getting a workhorse of a player.

Over the past two seasons, Wallace has barely missed a game, and his ability to run some quality metres will be a great addition to a growing Titans squad.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Luke Keary of the Rabbitohs passes the ball during the round 12 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Cbus Super Stadium on May 30, 2015 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

2. Luke Keary (Sydney Roosters)

The 2014 premiership-winning halfback will make the switch to cross-town rivals Sydney from the Rabbitohs on a two-year deal starting next season.

Keary's playmaking ability made the half a crucial component of Souths premiership win, and the 24-year-old's move to the Roosters will be one he hopes could bring him up to the next level.

The Roosters are getting a player for now and the future in Keary and both parties would be hoping this begins a long and successful partnership between the two.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: James Tamou of the Cowboys looks to take on the defence during the round four NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium on March 25, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

1. James Tamou (Penrith Panthers)

After eight seasons with the Cowboys, Tamou will move to Penrith on a four-year deal starting in 2017.

The Australian international makes the move for family reasons after winning a premiership in North Queensland in 2015.

The big prop has played in 21 games for the Cowboys this season and has once again been a strong figure for North Queensland, and Penrith will be licking their lips when Tamou slots into their forward pack next season.

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Published by
Stephen Marson