Spencer Leniu's role at the Sydney Roosters is beginning to shift, with the premiership-winning prop seeing a gradual decline in minutes in the tri-colours rotation.
While he remains a valuable part of the squad, his long-term place in the side is becoming a talking point as the club continues to evolve its forward pack.
Off contract at the end of 2027, Leniu will be free to negotiate with rival clubs from November 1, opening the door for potential movement ahead of the 2028 season.
With his combination of premiership experience, Origin exposure and impact through the middle, he is likely to attract interest across the competition.
Here are seven potential landing spots for the representative forward.
4. Penrith Panthers
A return to Penrith might seem unlikely, but it's far from impossible and in some ways, it makes sense. Leniu's development into an Origin player was shaped under Ivan Cleary and within the Panthers' system, where discipline and controlled aggression are non-negotiable.
While he made his Origin debut at the Roosters, the foundations of his game were built in Penrith's premiership environment. With Moses Leota coming off contract in 2027, roster movement in the middle is inevitable.
A homecoming wouldn't just be sentimental — it could be strategic. Surrounded by a system that knows how to maximise his strengths and minimise his lapses, Leniu could rediscover his most consistent and destructive form.
This is the best potential landing spots zt has posted in a while. Every mention made sense. Only thing I would of changed is adding Melbourne and Manly and maybe even the dragons