We all know that a big name signing, or a quickly emerging young star can completely change the outlook of a club's season.
We're now in mid-September and the number of players off-contract shrinks by the day.
That said, there are still some seriously talented players without a home for 2020 and beyond.
Below we take a look at those players and name our best option for each position. This will obviously be subjective and will depend on what teams are looking for.
Veterans may appeal to some teams, whilst younger stars or bargains appeal elsewhere. I've tried to even those out where possible.
We've used combined lists from the major media sources to compile the below. There's always the chance that a player has re-signed but it has not been announced.
Let us know in the comments who you believe are the best off-contract players.
2. Wing: Jordan Rapana
Returning from Rugby Union earlier in the season to represent his Raiders once again, Jordan Rapana shapes as a genuine target for a number of clubs should his stay in Canberra again come to an end.
I fully expect him to re-sign for the Green Machine with a return to Rugby looking very unlikely with the world in its current state, but there would be a list of clubs watching closely.
The Storm are about to lose Addo-Carr, meaning a Rapana shift into the Purple would be mouth watering. The Dogs, Titans, Warriors and Manly will be linked to every back line player on the market, and rightfully so.
If Rapana is willing to accept a contract based on his 2020 worth rather than his 2018 worth, then the Cowboys, Knights, Broncos and Dragons become options.
Quite frankly there are four sides who could use a rep quality winger right now and Rapana isn't going to break the bank. That said, with Nick Cotric moving on, I don't see how Canberra let him again slip through their fingers.
