November 1 has come and gone, and over 170 players are now free agents, available to sign on with rival clubs for 2027 and beyond.
As negotiations get underway, Zero Tackle will be previewing it all by running the rule over potential destinations for a host of the top-rated off-contract players.
Today, former Broncos, now Dolphins, outside back Selwyn Cobbo.
An Origin-experienced player who can slot in at fullback, wing or centre, Cobbo would add plenty to any side if he can get back to his best, and likely wouldn't break the bank.
Will he be interested in leaving Queensland, and can he get back to that level?
They are the questions a lot of clubs must be asking, but the ones who should be making a play seem obvious.
Here is the list of potential landing spots for the Queenslander.
6. Melbourne Storm
The Storm suddenly have plenty of money, and areas to spend it on.
Ryan Papenhuyzen, Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Jonah Pezet's departures have saved the club somewhere north of $2 million on their wage bill.
The immediate focus in the Victorian capital will be signings for 2026 to ensure they hit the minimum salary cap, but don't be surprised if they meet that by forward paying players.
That leaves them in a position to have a full scale raid on the market for 2027. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has already been touted as a target, but there are spots up for grabs in the backline with Nick Meaney, Will Warbrick and Moses Leo all yet to re-sign with the club.
Cobbo's versatility and potential relative cheap price could be the way to go for the Storm, while for Cobbo, a move to (provided he continues in the role), Craig Bellamy's system out of sight from the Sydney and Brisbane media could be exactly what he needs to spark the next phase of his career.
