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.

6. Junior Paulo (Parramatta Eels)

Another experienced, mature player with representative experience, Paulo is one of the better props still left off-contract at the end of 2026.

What's been most impressive about Paulo in recent times is the way he has rebounded to get into form that equaled the best he has produced during 2025.

Looking at the 2024 version of Paulo, it seemed he was on the way out, but now, you ponder whether he could play on for another couple of years.

He is unlikely to rush into another deal given the chance of retirement. He is 32 and will be 33 by the time 2027 rolls around, but has 265 games under his belt, and another year will push him to 300.

Whether that's at Parramatta - who have an enormous number of youngsters coming through - or elsewhere, remains to be seen, but on recent evidence, he wouldn't be a bad signing if he does exit Jason Ryles' rebuild in Western Sydney.

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