Preparations are well and truly underway for the 2024 NRL season, with every club in the midst of their recruitment and retention drives for the next two years.
Penrith and Brisbane will both pay the price for their success, losing some key stars from their grand final lineups, while the likes of the Roosters and Bulldogs have added some important names.
At this stage, almost every club has spots left in their roster for the upcoming campaign, with the likes of the Cowboys and Dragons still a long way from locking in their top 30 squads.
The Sporting News has every club's full squad and news below.
BRISBANE BRONCOS
Spots Available: 3
- Adam Reynolds
- Ben Te Kura
- Billy Walters
- Blake Mozer
- Brendan Piakura
- Corey Jensen
- Corey Oates
- Cory Paix
- Deine Mariner
- Delouise Hoeter
- Ezra Mam
- Fletcher Baker*
- Jaiyden Hunt*
- Jesse Arthars
- Jock Madden
- Jordan Pereira
- Jordan Riki
- Kobe Hetherington
- Kotoni Staggs
- Martin Taupau
- Patrick Carrigan
- Payne Haas
- Reece Walsh
- Selwyn Cobbo
- Tristan Sailor
- Tyson Smoothy
- Xavier Willison
Supplementary players: Coby Black, Israel Leota, Josh Rogers
Broncos squad and contract news: Fletcher Baker and Jaiyden Hunt will join the club on two-year deals, while both Tom Flegler and Herbie Farnworth will head to the Dolphins. Tristan Sailor has been upgraded to the top squad, while back-rower Keenan Palasia has signed with the Titans on a multi-year contract. Ezra Mam and Adam Reynolds headline a list of Brisbane players who will come off-contract at the end of 2024. Kurt Capewell has been granted an early release from his contract to link up with the Warriors.
CANBERRA RAIDERS
Spots Available: 2
- Albert Hopoate
- Ata Mariota
- Chevy Stewart
- Corey Horsburgh
- Corey Harawira-Naera
- Danny Levi
- Elliott Whitehead
- Emre Guler
- Ethan Strange
- Hohepa Puru
- Hudson Young
- Jamal Fogarty
- James Schiller
- Jordan Rapana
- Joseph Tapine
- Josh Papalii
- Kaeo Weekes*
- Matt Timoko
- Morgan Smithies*
- Nick Cotric
- Pasami Saulo
- Peter Hola
- Seb Kris
- Simi Sasagi*
- Tom Starling
- Trey Mooney
- Xavier Savage
- Zac Woolford
Supplementary players: Adrian Trevilyan, Noah Martin, Troy Dargan, Utuloa Asomua, Vena Patuki-Case
Raiders squad and contract news: Jarrod Croker has retired from the NRL after a lengthy career, while five-eighth Jack Wighton has moved to South Sydney on a bumper four-year deal. Chevy Stewart has been upgraded to the top 30 roster, while young gun Simi Sasagi has signed from the Knights for this year and Kaeo Weekes has joined from Manly. The club have also added a new Englishman to the ranks, with lock-forward Morgan Smithies joining the ranks on a three-year deal for 2024 and beyond. Brad Morkos and Harley Smith-Shields have both been granted an early release from their contract.
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
Spots Available: Zero
- Bailey Biondi-Odo
- Blake Taaffe*
- Blake Wilson
- Bronson Xerri*
- Chris Patolo
- Connor Tracey*
- Drew Hutchison*
- Hayze Perham
- Jackson Topine
- Jacob Kiraz
- Jacob Preston
- Jaeman Salmon*
- Jake Turpin*
- Jeral Skelton
- Jordan Samrani
- Josh Addo-Carr
- Josh Curran
- Karl Oloapu
- Kitione Kautoga
- Kurt Mann*
- Liam Knight
- Matt Burton
- Max King
- Raymond Faitala-Mariner
- Reece Hoffman
- Reed Mahoney
- Ryan Sutton
- Samuel Hughes
- Stephen Crichton
- Toby Sexton
- Viliame Kikau
- Zac Montgomery
Supplementary players: Bayley Hayward, Joseph O'Neill, Joash Papalii, Kurtis Morrin, Poasa FaamausiliI
Bulldogs contract news: Canterbury have added a host of stars for next season, with the likes of Stephen Crichton, Bronson Xerri and Blake Taaffe adding depth and quality to the backline. Tevita Pangai Junior has retired from rugby league, while the likes of Jake Averillo, Luke Thompson and Kyle Flanagan have moved on from the club. Young gun Blake Wilson has inked a two-year extension and will move into the first grade squad, while versatile back-rower Josh Curran has signed a two-year deal after being granted a release from the Warriors. Canterbury have also added Drew Hutchison, Kurt Mann and Jake Turpin to their top 30 roster, while front-rower Poasa Faamausili has signed with the Bulldogs for two seasons on a supplementary deal.
CRONULLA SHARKS
Spots Available: 2
- Billy Burns*
- Blayke Brailey
- Braden Hamlin-Uele
- Braydon Trindall
- Briton Nikora
- Cameron McInnes
- Dale Finucane
- Daniel Atkinson
- Jack Williams
- Jayden Berrell
- Jesse Colquhuon
- Jesse Ramien
- Kade Dykes
- Kayal Iro
- Michael Gabrael*
- Nicho Hynes
- Niwhai Puru
- Oregon Kaufusi
- Ronaldo Mulitalo
- Royce Hunt
- Sam Stonestreet
- Sione Katoa
- Siosifa Talakai
- Siteni Taukamo
- Teig Wilton
- Tom Hazelton
- Toby Rudolf
- Will Kennedy
Supplementary players: Dylan Coutts, Liam Ison, Mawene Hiroti, Max Bradbury, Tukupa-Ke Hau Tapuha
Sharks squad and contract news: There has been very little changeover in the Cronulla roster for next season, with captain Wade Graham announcing his retirement and veteran playmaker Matt Moylan granted an early release along with Connor Tracey. However, they have signed Addin Fonua-Blake from 2025 onwards.
DOLPHINS
Spots Available: 1
- Anthony Milford
- Connelly Lemuelu
- Edrick Lee
- Euan Aitken
- Felise Kaufusi
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
- Harrison Graham
- Herbie Farnworth*
- Isaiya Katoa
- Jack Bostock
- Jake Averillo*
- Jamayne Isaako
- Jarrod Wallace
- Jeremy Marshall-King
- Jesse Bromwich
- Josh Kerr
- Kenny Bromwich
- Kodi Nikorima
- Mark Nicholls
- Mason Teague
- Max Plath
- Oryn Keeley*
- Ray Stone
- Robert Jennings
- Sean O'Sullivan
- Tesi Niu
- Tom Flegler*
- Tom Gilbert
- Valynce Te Whare
Supplementary players: James Walsh, Jeremiah Simbiken, Kurt Donoghoe, Michael Waqa, Ryan Jackson
Dolphins squad and contract news: Three massive signings for the Dolphins heading into next year, with star centres Jake Averillo and Herbie Farnworth joining representative front-rower Tom Flegler as the club's recruits. Brenko Lee and Herman Ese'ese have both left Redcliffe after one season.
GOLD COAST TITANS
Spots Available: Zero
- Aaron Schoupp
- AJ Brimson
- Alofiana Khan-Pereira
- Beau Fermor
- Brian Kelly
- Chris Randall
- David Fifita
- Erin Clark
- Harley Smith-Shields*
- Isaac Liu
- Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
- Jacob Alick
- Jaimin Jolliffe
- Jayden Campbell
- Joe Stimson
- Jojo Fifita
- Josiah Pahulu
- Keano Kini
- Keenan Palasia*
- Ken Maumalo
- Kieran Foran
- Klese Haas
- Moeaki Fotuaika
- Phillip Sami
- Ryan Foran
- Sam Verrills
- Tanah Boyd
- Thomas Weaver
- Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
- Toby Francis
Supplementary players: Arama Hau, Ben Liyou, Jaylan De Groot, Oskar Bryant, Seth Nikotemo
Titans squad and contract news: Keenan Palasia will join the club on a two-year deal, while Harley Smith-Shields has joined from Canberra. The side will welcome new coach Des Hasler into the fold, with captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui having signed a long-term extension at the club. Jacob Alick has signed a one-year extension after making his first-grade debut in 2023, while Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui, Ryan Foran and Josiah Pahulu have been elevated into the top 30 squad. Treymain Spry has been granted an early release from his contract for next season.
MANLY SEA EAGLES
Spots Available: 2
- Ben Trbojevic
- Ben Condon
- Brad Parker
- Christian Tuipolotu
- Corey Waddell*
- Daly Cherry-Evans
- Ethan Bullemor
- Gordon Chan Kum Tong
- Haumole Olakau'atu
- Jake Arthur
- Jake Trbojevic
- Jamie Humphreys
- Jason Saab
- Jaxson Paulo*
- Josh Aloiai
- Josh Schuster
- Karl Lawton
- Lachlan Croker
- Luke Brooks*
- Matt Lodge
- Raymond Vaega
- Reuben Garrick
- Taniela Paseka
- Tom Trbojevic
- Tommy Talau*
- Toafofoa Sipley
- Tolu Koula
- Zac Fulton
Supplementary players: Aitasi James, Bailey Hodgson, Dean Matterson, Lehi Hopoate
Sea Eagles squad and contract news: Manly have added some quality players to their roster, with experienced playmaker Luke Brooks set to partner Daly Cherry-Evans in the halves. Tommy Talau and Jaxson Paulo will add depth to the outside backs, while Corey Waddell has joined from the Dogs. The Fainu brothers, Kelma Tuilagi, Sean Keppie and Morgan Harper have all moved on to greener pastures.
MELBOURNE STORM
Spots Available: 1
- Aaron Pene
- Alec MacDonald
- Bronson Garlick
- Cameron Munster
- Chris Lewis
- Christian Welch
- Dean Ieremia
- Eli Katoa
- Grant Anderson
- Harry Grant
- Jack Howarth
- Jahrome Hughes
- Joe Chan
- Jonah Pezet
- Josh King
- Justin Olam
- Marion Seve
- Nelson Asofa-Solomona
- Nick Meaney
- Reimis Smith
- Ryan Papenhuyzen
- Sua Fa'alogo
- Tepai Moeroa
- Trent Loiero
- Tui Kamikamica
- Tyran Wishart
- Will Warbrick
- Xavier Coates
- Young Tonumaipea
Supplementary players: Ammaron Gudgeon, Kane Bradley, Lazarus Vaalepu, Tristian Powell
Storm squad and contract news: Young gun Sua Fa'alogo has been promoted to the Storm's Top 30 for 2024. Elsewhere, there is a lack of change to the Melbourne roster for the upcoming campaign, with the likes of Tariq Sims and Tom Eisenhuth moving on. The club have re-signed Tepai Moeroa, Grant Anderson and Dean Ieremia on fresh one-year contracts to remain in Melbourne.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Spots Available: 1
- Adam Elliott
- Bradman Best
- Brodie Jones
- Dane Gagai
- Daniel Saifiti
- David Armstrong*
- Dylan Lucas
- Enari Tuala
- Greg Marzhew
- Jack Cogger*
- Jack Hetherington
- Jackson Hastings
- Jacob Saifiti
- Jayden Brailey
- Jed Cartwright*
- Kai Pearce-Paul*
- Kalyn Ponga
- Krystian Mapapalangi
- Leo Thompson
- Mat Croker
- Myles Martin
- Paul Bryan*
- Phoenix Crossland
- Riley Jones*
- Ryan Rivett
- Tom Jenkins*
- Tyson Gamble
- Tyson Frizell
- Will Pryce*
Supplementary players: Fletcher Sharpe, Sebastian Su'a, Thomas Cant, Zach Herring
Knights squad and contract news: Plenty of changes to the Newcastle top 30 this season, with star winger Dom Young moving on, while English stars Will Pryce and Kai Pearce-Paul will join the club. Jed Cartwright and Jack Cogger also add depth in different roles, while Lachlan Fitzgibbon ends a lengthy tenure in the Hunter and has moved to the Super League along with Fa'amanu Brown. Tom Jenkins has signed with the club on a two-year deal from the Panthers.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Spots Available: 3
- Adam Pompey
- Addin Fonua-Blake
- Ali Leiataua
- Bunty Afoa
- Chanel Harris-Tavita*
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
- Demitric Sifakula
- Dylan Walker
- Edward Kosi
- Freddy Lussick
- Jackson Ford
- Jacob Laban*
- Jazz Tevaga
- Kurt Capewell*
- Luke Metcalf
- Marata Niukore
- Marcelo Montoya
- Mitch Barnett
- Rocco Berry
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck*
- Ronald Volkman
- Shaun Johnson
- Taine Tuaupiki
- Te Maire Martin
- Tohu Harris
- Tom Ale
- Valingi Kepu
- Wayde Egan
- Zyon Maiu'u
Supplementary players: Ben Farr, Etuate Fukofuka, Patrick Moimoi, Sanele Aukusitino, Selumiela Halasima, Tanner Stowers-Smith
Warriors squad and contract news: After a surprisingly impressive 2023 campaign, the club will welcome back favourite sons Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Chanel Harris-Tavita, adding immediate class and experience to the roster. Andrew Webster hasn't made too many other changes to his squad, with depth players Viliami Vailea and Bayley Sironen the only two confirmed departures. Josh Curran and Kurt Capewell have both been granted early releases from their previous clubs to join the club on multi-year agreements.
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Spots Available: 2
- Chad Townsend
- Coen Hess
- D’Jazirhae Pua’avase*
- Griffin Neame
- Heilum Luki
- Jack Gosiewski
- Jake Clifford*
- Jake Granville
- Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
- Jason Taumalolo
- Jeremiah Nanai
- Jordan McLean
- Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
- Kyle Feldt
- Luciano Leilua
- Murray Taulagi
- Reece Robson
- Reuben Cotter
- Robert Derby
- Sam McIntyre
- Scott Drinkwater
- Semi Valemei
- Tom Chester
- Tom Dearden
- Tom Duffy
- Valentine Holmes
- Viliami Vailea*
- Zac Laybutt
Supplementary players: Emarly Bitungane, Jai Hansen, Jamal Shibasaki, Jodeci Baker-Tiraha, Kaiden Lahrs, Thomas Mikaele
Cowboys squad and contract news: James Tamou and Peta Hiku have both departed the NRL, while a number of other North Queensland's depth players were let go. Jake Clifford will return to his former club on a one-year deal, adding to the club's halves. Viliami Vailea has been signed, while Jordan McLean has inked a one-year extension to remain at the Cowboys.
PARRAMATTA EELS
Spots Available: Zero
- Bailey Simonsson
- Blaize Talagi
- Brendan Hands
- Bryce Cartwright
- Clint Gutherson
- Daejarn Asi
- Dylan Brown
- Haze Dunster
- Jirah Momoisea
- J'maine Hopgood
- Joey Lussick
- Joe Ofahengaue
- Junior Paulo
- Kelma Tuilagi*
- Ky Rodwell
- Maika Sivo
- Makahesi Makatoa
- Matt Doorey
- Mitchell Moses
- Morgan Harper*
- Ofahiki Ogden
- Reagan Campbell-Gillard
- Ryan Matterson
- Sean Russell
- Shaun Lane
- Tevita Taumoepenu*
- Unitoni Mataele
- Will Penisini
- Wiremu Greig
- Zac Cinu
Supplementary players: Charlie Guymer, Ethan Sanders, Jock Brazel, Luca Moretti, Sam Tuivaiti
Eels squad and contract news: Two signings for Parramatta so far, with back-rower Kelma Tuilagi and Morgan Harper both joining from the Sea Eagles on two-year deals. Josh Hodgson has officially announced his retirement after a storied career in the top grade, with Andrew Davey also forced into early retirement due to concussions. Waqa Blake, Jack Murchie and Samuel Loizou have also departed.
PENRITH PANTHERS
Spots Available: 2
- Ativalu Lisati
- Brad Schneider*
- Brian To'o
- Daine Laurie*
- Dylan Edwards
- Harrison Hassett*
- Isaah Yeo
- Izack Tago
- Jack Cole
- James Fisher-Harris
- Jarome Luai
- Jesse McLean
- Liam Henry
- Liam Martin
- Lindsay Smith
- Luke Garner
- Matt Eisenhuth
- Mitch Kenny
- Mavrik Geyer
- Moses Leota
- Nathan Cleary
- Paul Alamoti*
- Scott Sorensen
- Soni Luke
- Sunia Turuva
- Taylan May
- Tyrone Peachey
- Zac Hosking
Supplementary players: Isaiah Longi, Luke Sommerton, Preston Riki, Riley Price
Panthers squad and contract news: Mixed news on the recruitment and retention front for the reigning champs. Stephen Crichton and Spencer Leniu will both leave the club for big-money deals at rival clubs, while the likes of Jack Cogger and Jaeman Salmon have also departed. However, the additions of Paul Alamoti, Daine Laurie and Brad Schneier sure up some important areas for the powerhouse club.
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Spots Available: 2
- Alec Tuitavake
- Ben Hunt
- Ben Murdoch-Masila
- Blake Lawrie
- Cody Ramsey
- Corey Allan*
- Dan Russell
- Francis Molo
- Hame Sele*
- Jack de Belin
- Jack Bird
- Jacob Liddle
- Jaydn Su'A
- Kyle Flanagan*
- Mat Feagai
- Max Feagai
- Michael Molo
- Mikaele Ravalawa
- Moses Suli
- Paul Turner
- Ryan Couchman
- Sione Finau
- Talatau Amone
- Toby Couchman
- Tom Eisenhuth
- Tyrell Sloan
- Viliami Fifita
- Zac Lomax
Supplementary players: Connor Muhleisen, Corey Ackers, Dylan Egan, Jackson Shereb, Josh Coric, Hamish Stewart
Dragons squad and contract news: Incoming head coach Shane Flanagan has added four players to the Red V roster at this stage, with his son Kyle and front-rower Hame Sele joining the ranks. Tom Eisenhuth has also been signed to the top 30 squad, along with Corey Allan. However, the club have parted ways with young playmaker Jayden Sullivan, while prop Zane Musgrove has also been released. Meanwhile, Junior Amone's future with the Dragons is uncertain after his off-field indiscretion.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Spots Available: Zero
- Alex Johnston
- Ben Lovett
- Cameron Murray
- Campbell Graham
- Cody Walker
- Damien Cook
- Daniel Suluka-Fifita
- Davvy Moale
- Dean Hawkins
- Izaac Thompson
- Isaiah Tass
- Jack Wighton*
- Jacob Host
- Jai Arrow
- Josiah Karapani
- Jye Gray
- Keaon Koloamatangi
- Lachlan Ilias
- Latrell Mitchell
- Leon Te Hau
- Michael Chee Kam
- Peter Mamouzelos
- Sean Keppie*
- Shaq Mitchell
- Siliva Havili
- Taane Milne
- Tallis Duncan
- Tevita Tatola
- Tom Burgess
- Tyrone Munro
Supplementary players: Dion Teaupa, Ethan Ferguson, Haizyn Mellars, Liam Le Blanc, Tom Fletcher
Rabbitohs squad and contract news: The name on everyone's lips heading into 2024 is Jack Wighton, who has left the Raiders behind for a long-term contact at Redfern. The club have managed to keep the remainder of their roster largely in-tact, with Hame Sele and Blake Taaffe the only notable departures at this stage, while Sean Keppie has joined from Manly to add depth in the middle.
SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Spots Available: 4
- Angus Crichton
- Billy Smith
- Brandon Smith
- Connor Watson
- Daniel Tupou
- Dom Young*
- Egan Butcher
- James Tedesco
- Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
- Joseph Manu
- Joseph Suaalii
- Junior Pauga
- Lindsay Collins
- Luke Keary
- Naufahu Whyte
- Nat Butcher
- Robert Toia
- Sandon Smith
- Sam Walker
- Sitili Tupouniua
- Siua Wong
- Spencer Leniu*
- Terrell May
- Tyler Moriarty
- Victor Radley
- Zach Dockar-Clay
Supplementary players: Alex Young, Blake Steep, Ethan Roberts, Xavier Va’a, Lewis Murphy
Roosters squad and contract news: Two major additions to the roster at Bondi, with prop Spencer Leniu and towering winger Dom Young both joining on long-term agreements. The club have lost some depth, with the likes of Jaxson Paulo, Paul Momirovski and Fletcher Baker all moving on, while a number of players remain unsigned. Connor Watson and Billy Smith have both signed extensions to remain at the Roosters.
WESTS TIGERS
Spots Available: 1
- Adam Doueihi
- Aidan Sezer*
- Alex Seyfarth
- Alex Twal
- Api Koroisau
- Asu Kepaoa
- Brandon Tumeth
- Brent Naden
- Charlie Staines
- David Klemmer
- David Nofoaluma
- Fonua Pole
- Isaiah Papali'i
- Jahream Bula
- Jake Simpkin
- Jayden Sullivan*
- John Bateman
- Jordan Miller
- Josh Feledy
- Junior Tupou
- Justin Matamua
- Lachlan Galvin
- Latu Fainu*
- Samuela Fainu*
- Shawn Blore
- Sione Fainu
- Solomon Alaimalo*
- Starford To'a
- Stefano Utoikamanu
- Tallyn Da Silva
Supplementary players: Alex Lobb, Kit Laulilii, Chris Faagutu, Solomone Saukuru, Tony Sukkar
Tigers squad and contract news: Benji Marshall has added a mix of experience and youth to his playmaking stocks, with the NRL return of Aidan Sezer complimenting the arrivals of Jayden Sullivan and Latu Fainu. After a tumultuous run at the club, Luke Brooks has moved to Manly for 2024 and beyond, while the club have also farewelled Daine Laurie and Tommy Talau. A number of players, including young hooker Tallyn Da Silva, have been upgraded to the club's top 30 roster, while both Triston Reilly and Brandon Webster-Manfield have been released. Charlie Staines has re-signed for a further two seasons. The Tigers have also landed towering outside back Solomon Alaimalo, a Kiwi rugby convert.