Top 5 Prop’s off contract

Published by
Stephen Marson

As we enter the final stages of the 2016 NRL Telstra Premiership regular season, several big name players still have their futures undecided, as they remain out of contract come the end of the season.

With just five rounds remaining, we look at the top 5 Prop's out of contract come season's end.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Ben Hannant of the Cowboys looks on during the round six NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the North Queensland Cowboys at Pepper Stadium on April 9, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

5. Ben Hannant

The 31-year-old rugby league veteran is out of contract at the end of the season, and his future at North Queensland is still up in the air.

Hannant chances of remaining in Townsville received a boost when James Tamou announced his decision to leave the club in June, but Hannant still hasn't put pen to paper to keep him at the Cowboys.

The two-time premiership player still has a lot to offer and will be targeted by clubs looking for a veteran forward presence, and next season will be Hannant's  13th in the NRL.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Sam Moa of the Roosters looks on during the round 10 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Sydney Roosters at Cbus Super Stadium on May 16, 2016 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

4. Sam Moa

A deal between the Roosters and Sam Moa is yet to be signed, as Moa's future looks shakier by the day.

The 30-year-old Sydney premiership player has stated that the best football of his career has been played in Sydney, but also admitted that his 2016 form will be a key factor in a contract extension with the Chooks.

Moa will need to continue to fit for a contract over the remaining five weeks, but should he perform at an acceptable level it looks as though Moa will be playing for the Tricolours next season.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Danny Wicks of the Eels passes during the round three NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium on March 18, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

3. Danny Wicks

Wicks has impressed during his second stint in the NRL and has likely done enough to earn himself another contract.

The 30-year-old has been a mainstay throughout the Eels' tough season, and has been a feel good story in an otherwise devastating season in Parramatta.

Wicks is likely to re-sign with the Eels, but should a deal with his current club fall through, Wicks certainly has the pedigree to continue playing in the NRL next season.

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES - APRIL 02: Sam Tagataese of the Sharks is tackled during the round five NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Cronulla Sharks at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on April 2, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

2. Sam Tagataese

The Samoan international has been a huge part of Cronulla's rise to the top of the table in 2016, and will be a hot commodity if he remains un-signed heading into the off season.

The 29-year-old has featured in every game for the Sharks this season and is playing some of his best footy in recent memory, something that will help Tagataese find himself a new deal going forward.

It would be hard to see him leave Shark Park after the season they've had, but a bigger money deal would have to give Tagataese a tough choice.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 09: Siosaia Vave of the Sea Eagles is tackled by Albert Vete of the Warriors and Ryan Hoffman of the Warriors during the round six NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Manly Sea Eagles at Mt Smart Stadium on April 9, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

1. Siosaia Vave

The 27-year-old leads this list because of one big factor. Age.

Vave is two years younger then his fellow props and has the most amount of potential to elevate his game, and has impressed this season, featuring in all but one of Manly's fixtures.

Parramatta have made a run at Vave several times during the season but Vave would prefer to prolong his Sea Eagles career, as the battle for Vave's signature will heat up the longer the season goes on.

Published by
Stephen Marson