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.
4. Penrith Panthers
If Doueihi is looking to rake in a big wicket from the Perth Bears, or any other club in 2027, signing with the Panthers may just be his best option.
In recent history, donning the Panthers logo as a high-quality utility is a surefire ticket to a big contract elsewhere. Just ask Jack Cogger and Daine Laurie.
The Panthers are another side that is stacked with Origin talent, meaning Doueihi could find himself playing at lock or in the halves while the club's main men are out.
If Doueihi were happy to take a backseat role and head to Penrith as a bench utility, he could elevate his game to another level.
Playing behind Nathan Cleary, under the tutelage of Ivan Cleary, in a system that omits success year after year would do wonders for Doueihi's career.
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.