A majority of NRL roster spots have been filled, and teams - minus their Rugby League World Cup players - are returning for pre-season.
The first-ever Dolphins' training session has been held on Monday, while most bottom-eight clubs were also back on deck.
The NRL season is expected to begin on the first weekend in March, leaving just four months for players to train and, for those limited to development or train and trial contracts, push for upgrades.
Zero Tackle have compiled the full list of every contracted player in the NRL, even with collective bargaining agreements continuing in the background, with the status of every squad now clear.
Note: Some development contracts may not be included.
Squads are correct as of 1pm (AEDT), November 7.
Penrith Panthers
The Panthers have brought in four signings so far for next season, but still have space in their top 30. Expect Preston Riki and Mavrik Geyer to be vying for an upgraded contract.
Number of contracted players: 25
Number of development players: 4
Gains
Jack Cogger (Huddersfield Giants), Luke Garner (Wests Tigers), Zac Hosking (Brisbane Broncos), Tyrone Peachey (Wests Tigers)
Losses
J'maine Hopgood (Parramatta Eels), Robert Jennings (The Dolphins), Viliame Kikau (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Apisai Koroisau (Wests Tigers), Sean O'Sullivan (The Dolphins), Charlie Staines (Wests Tigers)
Top 30
Eddie Blacker, Nathan Cleary, Jack Cogger, Jack Cole, Stephen Crichton, Dylan Edwards, James Fisher-Harris, Luke Garner, Zac Hosking, Thomas Jenkins, Mitch Kenny, Spencer Leniu, Moses Leota, Jarome Luai, Soni Luke, Liam Martin, Taylan May, Tyrone Peachey, Chris Smith, Lindsay Smith, Scott Sorensen, Izack Tago, Brian To'o, Sunia Turuva, Isaah Yeo
Development players
Mavrik Geyer, Liam Henry, Ativalu Lisati, Preston Riki
