Jonah Pezet seems something of a guarantee to leave the Melbourne Storm.
Exactly when that plays out, to whom, and how those discussions happen remain to be seen, but Jahrome Hughes' re-signing has made things crystal clear.
Unless, by some miracle, the Melbourne Storm actually allow Cameron Munster to negotiate when the Perth Bears come knocking, Pezet will not be at the Storm long-term.
He is contracted through to the end of 2029, but there is a clause in his deal that says he is a free agent the moment Hughes put pen to paper on his own contract extension, which now runs all the way out to 2030.
There is no doubt that Pezet, an ex-junior State of Origin player, will have plenty of interest in his services too.
Quality halves are hard to find around the competition, much less ones who could ultimately lead your club for the next decade.
Whether it's 2026 or 2027, here are the options when it comes to clubs who will - or, at the very least, should - make a play for the young gun.
1. South Sydney Rabbitohs
Possibly the most outside chance of the six clubs in the mix, the Rabbitohs have had a disastrous 2025 season and may be looking to hit reset.
Cody Walker will retire at the end of 2026 at the absolute latest, while Lewis Dodd is likely to leave the club at some point, given he has barely played a game this year.
Jamie Humphreys is a key to re-sign for the club given his form this year since switching across from the Manly Sea Eagles, but he too is off-contract at the end of 2026.
The Rabbitohs have picked up the untested Jonah Glover from the St George Illawarra Dragons as well, while Jye Gray's future is currently being negotiated, but stocks could be thin if things don't go the right way at Maroubra on the negotiating table.
That could leave them in a position to make a play for Pezet, who would then get to play alongside the likes of Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray.
Food for thought, even if it does seem unlikely.
Newcastle already has a conga-line of halves, and a coach who has been unable to decide between them.
Pezet should avoid going there unless the coach and half the halves have been axed.
The cows have plenty of origin players, so a decent halves pairing could transform them. They have got one – now all they need is the other.
Perth – unless they are throwing in frequent flyer points as an under-the-counter bonus, and unless he loves seeing planes from the inside – I think Mr Pezet ought to ignore them.