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.
Raymond Faitala-Mariner
With his time at the St George Illawarra Dragons having come to an end, Raymond Faitala-Mariner is on the hunt for a new club.
The Super League has been touted as a possible destination for the 32-year-old, but there are certainly clubs in the NRL that could do with his services, particularly the Melbourne Storm.
With Eliesa Katoa out for the 2026 season, it leaves the club with only three first grade second rowers.
Bringing in an experienced player like Faitala-Mariner to bolster the squad's depth, even if only for a season, is necessary if the Storm want to remain in the premiership picture.
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.