Few men in rugby league have the same blend of grit, leadership and intensity like Cameron McInnes.

Dubbed the toughest man in rugby league, McInnes shows up week in, week out, putting his body on the line without any regard for his own safety, a mentality many believe is lacking in the modern game.

It's an old-school trait that coaches love and teammates rally behind, a trait that has cemented his spot as a leader among his fellow players.

Now in the final year of his Cronulla Sharks contract, his time may be up in the Shire, especially with fellow lock Jesse Colquhoun signing a multi-year extension.

However, his time in the NRL may not and should not be over.

So, here are the six potential landing spots for McInnes, the ones that make sense financially and competitively.

4. The Dolphins

With Max Plath seen as the future for the club at lock, the Dolphins wouldn't be bringing in McInnes to start.

Instead, this would be a great opportunity to strengthen their forward reserves and bring in a player with an abundance of experience.

But he is also a disciplined player.

It seems some players in the Dolphins forward pack, such as Francis Molo and Felise Kaufusi, are constantly getting into trouble with the judiciary, constantly facing time on the sidelines.

It is a headache for all coaches.

So, bringing in someone like McInnes, who rarely spends time on the sidelines due to ill-discipline may be the signing the Dolphins need to propel them into the top eight.