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.

3. Shawn Blore (Melbourne Storm)

Blore has developed into an excellent second-rower in a generally winning system at the Melbourne Storm, and is the highest-rated player on this list who seems all but a guarantee to leave their current club.

It emerged late last year that Blore was keen on returning to Sydney once his deal expires at the end of 2026.

Intriguingly, his performances have been somewhat overshadowed by the fact he plays alongside the best second-rower in the game, Eliesa Katoa.

The traumatic head injury suffered playing for Tonga in the 2025 Pacific Championships though means Katoa misses the entirety of 2026, and Blore, once he is back on the park from injury, will have a chance to step into that role as one of Melbourne's elite forwards, sending his value skyrocketting.

The fight for his signature could be a good one. Most clubs aren't going to turn their nose up at a good quality experienced second-rower coming out of the Melbourne system where winning is an attitude.

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