The world of NRL contracts is a constantly evolving space, and while we are now more than four months into the 2027 recruitment window, there is little doubt the more than 130 players still off-contract at the end of the year will present plenty of storylines before the year is out.
While most eyes will focus on the top end of town, and the players who can change games immediately, there are also a whole host of younger players coming off-contract.
While young players have a track record of moving on too quickly at times, and not giving the system a chance to work, there is also no doubt that many are overlooked by coaches when they are ready for more minutes at the top end of town.
That is occurring again already in 2026, and with the Perth Bears to join the competition in 2027, there will be more spots on rosters, both in Top 30 squads and development lists, than ever before.
Here are the nine players who may well be set to switch clubs at the end of 2026 if they don't get more minutes from their current sides.
7. Jack Todd (Canterbury Bulldogs)
Now 23 years of age, Todd is in something of a make or break year at the Bulldogs.
Injuries are the only thing that have slowed him down to this point of his journey, but his first four NRL appearances in 2025, as well as countless strong showings at reserve grade level, have proven he has exactly what it takes to make it as an NRL player.
A local junior, he will likely have little interest in leaving the Bulldogs, but the lock forward is stuck behind plenty of forwards at the Bulldogs and in competition with a host of other youngsters.
There is little doubt the signing last year from the St George Illawarra Dragons of Finau Latu would have raised his eyebrow more than a fraction.
It's a big year for Todd, but he could find himself elsewhere in 2027 if he doesn't gain more opportunities and minutes in Cameron Ciraldo's system.
