November 1 has come and gone, and that means over 170 players are now free to negotiate with rival clubs.
While we wait for the action and cool-off periods to really heat up, Zero Tackle will spend the next couple of weeks exploring the clubs that must make plays for the biggest names on the open market.
One of the biggest who could well switch clubs is Keaon Koloamatangi.
The forward, who has become one of the best props in the game after Wayne Bennett shuffled him into the middle third during 2025 from the second row, has reportedly demanded about $900,000 for his services beyond the end of 2026.
The Rabbitohs will undoubtedly make a play for their star forward, but there is no guarantee they have the salary cap to go with rival clubs, with a large chunk of their 2027 squad already locked away, leaving little in the way of wiggle room.
Here are the clubs outside of the Maroubra-based outfit who will likely come in hot for Koloamatangi.
8. Wests Tigers
The Tigers head into 2027 with cash still to burn, and players needing to be signed as Benji Marshall looks to continue his rebuild of the Concord-based outfit.
That's not to say prop is the most pressing issue.
The Tigers already have a forward pack leader in Terrell May, who had quite an excellent 2025 campaign, getting through mountains of work.
But what if he had another player up front to help lead the way?
Koloamatangi could fit that bill, and if the Tigers can get him for six figures, it would be a superb investment.
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