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.

4. Murray Taulagi (North Queensland Cowboys)

An Origin-level winger, Taulagi has struggled with injury over the last 12 months in Townsville and could be one of a host of Cowboys players on the way out either this year or next.

As it stands, he has already been linked to rival clubs in Sydney including the St George Illawarra Dragons, and it would be almost a surprise if he extends his tenure with the Cowboys at this point.

It comes with the Cowboys looking to clean out the system, but also, with Taulagi himself potentially looking for a fresh start as he looks to get himself back into the representative frame.

At only 27, the Queensland, Australian and Samoan player has 63 tries in 109 games for the Cowboys. It's an impressive strike rate, but he is also defensively sound and reads the game well at both ends of the park.

He would be an excellent pick up for many clubs around the competition.

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