November 1 has arrived. A total of 181 players can now talk to rival clubs about 2028 deals.
Players with under one year left on their contracts can go to market. Clubs talk, deals follow.
Sam Walker, Cameron Munster and Nathan Cleary are the biggest names free to negotiate.
Walker asked for an upgrade. Club boss Nick Politis got furious and pulled the deal.
Walker has not called coach Trent Robinson since the offer was withdrawn. Politis says it is over.
Munster turned down a two-year Storm extension worth about $750,000 a season. He wants more.
Munster is open to a Sydney move. The Perth Bears and PNG Chiefs are linked too.
Matt Burton can talk to rivals. Reports say the Perth Bears are plotting a $5 million move.
Blaize Talagi may not play again for Penrith. The Parramatta Eels are circling the 21-year-old.
The Kangaroos booked their semi-final. They play the Cook Islands on Saturday night.
New Zealand and Fiji play off for a semi-final spot on Saturday at the Gold Coast.
The Pacific rivals meet Sunday night at a sold-out CommBank Stadium. Both can reach the semis.
The talking starts today. Expect the first big signings within days or weeks.
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