The South Sydney Rabbitohs have unearthed a gem in Jye Gray, with the young fullback emerging as a star in 2025.
While his rise would be an exciting prospect for most NRL clubs, most clubs don't have a fullback like Latrell Mitchell, which has created an unfavourable logjam for the No.1 jumper.
With Mitchell unlikely to shift away from fullback, Gray may need to begin considering his options. He's contracted until the end of 2026, opening a door to a realm of possibilities in 2027.
These are the four best landing spots for the off-contract gun.
4. St George Illawarra Dragons
If there is any club in the competition in desperate need of a man like Jye Grat, it's the St George Illawarra Dragons.
Despite taking out the club's Player of the Year award in 2025, Clint Gutherson is not what he once was. Turning 33 in 2027, it is unlikely that 'King Gutho' will still be dominating as an NRL fullback. A shift into the centres to make way for Gray could be a masterstroke by head coach Shane Flanagan, though, and would certainly be the more favourable option for Dragons fans.
If the Dragons go on to require Canberra Raiders fullback Chevy Stewart, as many reports suggest, we could even see Gray come in as the club's full-time five-eighth, another position that the 21-year-old has excelled in.
Potential spine with Jye Gray:
1. Chevy Stewart*
6. Jye Gray
7. Daniel Atkinson
9. Jacob Liddle
That St George line-up looks intriguing.
I wonder what Shane would do with Kyle. Lock, maybe ?