Adam Doueihi's tenure at the Wests Tigers looks set to conclude at the end of the 2025 season.
The star utility has been a mainstay through some dark times at the Tigers, but between stalled negotiations and rising tensions with the coaching staff, Doueihi is almost certain to be donning a new logo in 2026.
His ability to play multiple positions across the park is certain to score him a deal for next year, with multiple NRL clubs looking to plug holes in their rosters in the Hunt for a premiership.
Reports earlier this week indicated Doueihi had been offered around $350,000 by the Tigers; however, with a hard-nosed advisor like Isaac Moses in his ear, the Lebanon international is unlikely to take up the discounted offer.
That leaves him with a plethora of options heading into 2026, and with versatile Origin stars like Kurt Mann and Connor Watson boosting the stocks of the modern-day utility, we could see Doueihi sign with any number of clubs.
3. North Queensland Cowboys
The Cowboys are poised to be an intriguing team in 2026.
Between whispers that head coach Todd Payten is on the outer, Reed Mahoney joining the side to replace Reece Robson, and no indication as to who will partner Tom Dearden in the halves, it's all a little hazy in Townsville.
Enter Adam Doueihi, who could fill in as the ultimate 'Mr. Fix It' in this chaotic Cowboys side.
If the Tigers' utility were to head to North Queensland in 2026, he could help answer many of the positional questions floating around the camp. He could easily fill the No. 6 jumper alongside Dearden, or slot into the centres, which are far from settled at the moment.
He would also be an elite replacement option throughout the Origin period, where he could plug multiple holes left by the massive number of representative stars on the side.
Doueihi could be a major difference maker for the Cows.
I can’t see the Panthers paying $400K for a utility, much less one who will be guaranteed a starting role only during SOO or when injuries strike.