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.
6. St George Illawarra Dragons
A return to the Dragons may be on the cards for McInnes.
Sure, the club has a very young and talented lock emerging in Hamish Stewart, but with Hame Sele off contract and expected to depart at season's end, he will be the club's only lock.
Shane Flanagan has made no secret of his love for bringing in experienced players who can guide and mentor the emerging talent, case in point, Damien Cook and Clinton Gutherson.
Stewart, and many other young forwards in the Dragons pack would only benefit from McInnes' experience and lead-by-example mentality.
Similarly to the Trbojevic, though, Stewart did miss the backend of the 2025 season to repeated concussions, so depth in the position is necessary for these unfortunate situations.
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