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.

9. Jamie Humphreys (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

Humphreys was one of the breakout stars of 2025.

While injury and suspension means he ultimately didn't have a full season for South Sydney, that didn't stop him from putting up a number of good performances.

In what was his first season as a fulltime NRL player, Humphreys, who seemingly joined the Maroubra-based operation from the Manly Sea Eagles hoping for a utility role, landed the number seven jumper ahead of Lewis Dodd and didn't let his teammates or coach down at any stage.

He comes into 2026 off-contract and looking to put himself either in the sights of South Sydney for a new deal, or the shop window more broadly.

His stock will rise again this year as he continues to adapt to being an NRL level player in a side who could go onto some pretty solid success throughout the course of the year.

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