Most clubs are beginning to get close to a full squad for the 2027 NRL season, but there are still plenty of decisions to be made around the competition.
All up, there are about 120 spots left on Top 30s for next year, and that means there are numerous players with their futures yet to be secured.
They range from youngsters, to out of favour players, to some that will raise eyebrows.
While all the focus will be on those who will re-sign, or change clubs, there are some players who simply don't fit into club's plans moving forward.
This is the one player of each club's off-contract list who should not be re-signed for 2027 and beyond.
Cronulla Sharks: Braden Uele
Currently off-contract: Jayden Berrell, Tuku Hau Tapuha, Blake Hosking, Cameron McInnes, Hohepa Puru, Niwhai Puru, Toby Rudolf, Braden Uele
The first club on this list we are going to go to the off-contract list is the Sharks.
It has become clear their forward pack needs more speed, a little bit more youth, and an overall clean out.
Cameron McInnes and Toby Rudolf have all but confirmed their futures, with the clubs involved just needing to let the public know - but McInnes is leaving, and Rudolf has re-signed.
The fact Rudolf has re-signed means Uele, who is a similar player and not fixing the Sharks problems one bit, is probably on the chopping block.
From a salary cap and squad balance point of view, it certainly makes the world of sense for the off-contract forward to be told thanks but no thanks.
For Manly, the club would be better off retiring Tom and Jake, rather than sacking Ben.
Ben has played 18 matches this season.
Jake has played 19 matches, but it is accepted that his body is shot, and he is nowhere near as effective on field as he used to be.
Tom has played 9 matches for his $1.3million, and has chronic hamstring injuries.
Medically retire Tom and Jake and free up a couple of million dollars of salary cap. Give Ben the opportunity to leave if he doesn’t want to stay without his brothers.
The club can avoid any hurt feelings by sitting on its hands for twelve months until the Tom and Jake contracts expire, but given they are unlikely to play finals this year or next without a roster refresh, that is a poor strategy and a slap in the face for the fans.