With Round 1 of the 2026 NRL season fast approaching, clubs are scrambling to finalise their squads.
While most players are locked in for the foreseeable future, there are a handful who could still be on the move before the June 30 deadline as clubs try to manage their salary cap while ensuring their roster has enough strength across the board.
As for the players themselves, a move before or during the season can be make-or-break.
Whether it be free agents, players on expiring contracts or those who have fallen out of favour at their current club, moving to the right club provides the opportunity to secure their future in the league.
It should be noted that for Dragons, Roosters and Storm fans, the immediate releases of Keaon Koloamatangi, Reuben Garrick and Oryn Keeley seem extremely unlikely, so they haven't been included.
Instead, these are the eight players who could find new clubs before the June 30 deadline.
Jamal Shibasaki
Farewelled by the North Queensland Cowboys at the end of last season, Jamal Shibasaki is still without a club for the 2026 season.
The 20-year-old only made one appearance for the Townsville outfit in 2025, instead featuring in the Queensland Cup where he made 16 appearances and averaged 88 metres per game.
It was reported in October that the Brisbane Broncos were set to offer the second rower a lifeline to link up with his older brother Gehamat Shibasaki.
However, there has been radio silence since then, with no news of whether the deal had progressed or fallen through.
Jamal is already signed to the Broncos. Been training with them during pre-season
I think age has caught up with Raymond F-M
He was selected for the Dragons in only a handful of games last season.
I suspect that with Jack de Belin going and freeing up a spot, St George would not have released Ray unless they felt his days were done.