The NRL player market is set to kick into overdrive in the coming months as clubs jostle for marquee signings.
The league’s expansion will see the Perth Bears take a seat at the table in November for the first time, while there will also be riches on offer from Papua New Guinea in the years to come.
These two new clubs will disrupt the balance in negotiations, with more opportunities than ever before on offer for players.
There is also another potential new contender for signatures as the threat of R360 looms on the horizon.
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been strongly linked to making a move to the breakaway comp.
The dual-code star returned to the New Zealand Warriors two seasons ago after a stint in rugby union.
But the veteran admitted he could be lured back to the 15-man code in the future thanks to the massive salaries available.
Ryan Papenhuyzen has also been touted as a potential target and while Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy admitted that he wasn’t exactly on top of the details of the burgeoning comp, he noted that it could be a huge factor in future markets.
"I don’t know enough about that to comment," Bellamy responded when asked about the reported recent meeting between R360 officials and Papenhuyzen's camp.
"But if they’ve got a fair bit of money and they’re willing to throw it at people, that’s obviously going to be a threat."
The Storm are in a particularly precarious place as Papenhuyzen, Cameron Munster and Harry Grant are all closing in on fresh contract talks.
Jahrome Hughes was also set to be open for negotiations until he spurned potential interest elsewhere to sign a long-term extension.
"It’d be nice," Bellamy said when asked if the halfback’s re-commitment could tempt the club’s other key spine players to remain in Victoria.
"They’ve been together a little while now, but I think they’re just starting to combine really well. And they’re getting to know each other really well.
"Hopefully, they can keep that going and stay together."