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 seven 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.
2. Charlie Guymer (Parramatta Eels)
A name that won't be unfamiliar to NRL fans, Guymer has been on the fringes of Parramatta's side since his NRL debut in 2024, and also sparked headlines last year by asking for a release.
That situation ultimately was resolved, and he remains at the blue and gold into 2026, but there is no guartantee he remains there beyond this year.
Still yet to sign a new deal despite being seen as Parramatta's future forward pack leader, Guymer now 21 years of age, will undoubtedly attract interest from rival clubs as this year goes on.
The Temora Dragons junior is a former junior State of Origin player and hasn't looked out of place during his 18 NRL games to date, although hasn't added to that total yet in 2026. The closest he came was being named on the six-man bench, but not being used, during the shock Round 2 win over the Brisbane Broncos.
