More than four months removed from November 1, there are still 136 NRL currently Top 30 contracted NRL players without a club to call home for 2027.

The Perth Bears still have more than half of their inaugural Top 30 to fill, and most clubs are in need of players, whether re-signed or otherwise, to complete their look and feel for 2027.

When you run the rule over the list of players who remain off-contract at the end of 2026, there is still a mountain of talent available.

Taking into account the likely value to a rival club - age, talent and potential included (for example, Cody Walker has been left out as he approaches the end of his career) - here are the Top 20 players to remain without a contract for 2027.

Click here for the full list of off-contract players at the end of 2026

Siua Wong was originally named in this list, however, it has since emerged he has re-signed with the Roosters during the off-season.

14. Kodi Nikorima (The Dolphins)

Nikorima had a fantastic 2025 season for the Dolphins, even if most of the credit did go to those around him, and particularly to Isaiya Katoa.

The halfback was phenomenal, but likely wouldn't have been able to rack up half the numbers he did without the influence of Kodi Nikorima in the six.

A long-term utility, Nikorima has proven in recent times the number six is his best position on the park, and it's likely where he will now finish his career.

Whether that's in Redcliffe or not remains to be seen, but it would be a surprise to see the 31-year-old doing anything other than looking to play on next year.

He would bring more than 220 games of experience, to go with 18 Tests for New Zealand, to any club he joins. Given the standard of some halves around the competition, plenty of clubs could do worse than have a glance in his direction.

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