The NRL's November 1 feeding frenzy is upon us, with several stars set to hit the open market. Teams are scrambling to retain their key players, with tax-free contracts offered by the PNG Chiefs looming as a major threat. The salary cap, influenced by the NRL's $5.3 billion broadcast deal, will play a pivotal role in players' decisions. Here's a breakdown of each team's retention challenges and potential targets:
Broncos
- Retain: Reece Walsh, Pat Carrigan, Ezra Mam, Kotoni Staggs.
- Priorities: Ben Hunt, Dane Gagai, Josiah Karapani, Deine Mariner.
- Potential Targets: Mitch Barnett, Moses Leota, Paul Alamoti, Wayde Egan.
Raiders
- Retain: Hudson Young, Ethan Sanders, Matty Nicholson, Xavier Savage.
- Potential Targets: Josh Papalii, Morgan Smithies, Corey Horsburgh.
Bulldogs
- Retain: Jacob Preston, Matt Burton, Max King, Mitchell Woods.
- Potential Targets: Tallis Duncan, David Fifita, Samuela Fainu, Spencer Leniu.
Sharks
- Retain: Will Kennedy, Briton Nikora, Teig Wilton.
- Potential Targets: Kennedy, Cody Ramsey.
Dolphins
- Retain: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Selwyn Cobbo, Jack Bostock, Herbie Farnworth.
- Potential Targets: Max Plath, Luron Patea, J'maine Hopgood.
Titans
- Retain: Zane Harrison, Jojo Fifita, Oliver Pascoe.
- Potential Targets: Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, J'maine Hopgood, Xavier Willison, Selwyn Cobbo, Xavier Savage.
Sea Eagles
- Retain: Tom Trbojevic, Lehi Hopoate, Luke Brooks.
- Potential Targets: Tom Flegler, David Fifita, Jeremiah Nanai, Wayde Egan, Tom Starling.
Storm
- Retain: Cameron Munster, Xavier Coates, Stefano Utoikamanu.
- Potential Targets: Spencer Leniu, Jackson Ford, Teig Wilton, Paul Alamoti.
Warriors
- Retain: Wayde Egan, Jackson Ford, Kayliss Fatialofa.
- Potential Targets: Adam Pompey, Sebastian Kris, Josiah Karapani.
Cowboys
- Retain: Jeremiah Nanai, Jason Taumalolo, Zac Laybutt, Soni Luke.
- Potential Targets: Tom Flegler.
Eels
- Retain: Ryley Smith, Josh Addo-Carr, Matt Doorey, Joash Papalii.
- Potential Targets: Matt Burton, Joash Papalii.
Panthers
- Retain: Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, Liam Martin.
- Potential Targets: Brian To'o, Moses Leota, Paul Alamoti.
Rabbitohs
- Retain: Latrell Mitchell, Tallis Duncan, David Fifita, Campbell Graham.
- Potential Targets: Latrell Siegwalt, Cody Walker, Jonah Glover.
Dragons
- Retain: Clint Gutherson, Val Holmes, Loko Pasifiki Tonga.
- Potential Targets: Wayde Egan, Blake Mozer, Jacob Liddle.
Roosters
- Retain: James Tedesco, Sam Walker, Spencer Leniu.
- Potential Targets: Jacob Preston, Xavier Coates, David Fifita, Joseph Manu, Joseph Suaalii, Max Jorgensen.
Tigers
- Retain: Latu Fainu, Samuela Fainu, Ethan Roberts.
- Potential Targets: Thomas Flegler, Spencer Leniu, Caleb Navale, Cyrus Stanley-Traill, Kayliss Fatialofa, Luron Patea, Salesi Ataata.
