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.
6. South Sydney Rabbitohs
A return to Redfern could be the perfect move for Doueihi.
The Rabbitohs have been riddled with injuries in recent years, and with stars like Cameron Murray, Cody Walker, and Campbell Graham all missing extended periods on multiple occasions, Doueihi's services would certainly not go amiss.
Unlike the other teams listed, there would be no set position for Doueihi in the long term.
With Cody Walker expected to miss a lot of the 2026 season, he could fill his role, with head coach Wayne Bennett unlikely to hand the reins to any of their current halves options.
He would also be an elite option in the centres, with Graham in-and-out with injury, and Jack Wighton entering the twilight years of his career.
Doueihi could be the type of player that the South Sydney Rabbitohs have needed for years, and with Bennett leading him, it could be a match made in heaven.
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.