there’s more than $10 million worth of talent on the NRL’s open market free to negotiate with rival clubs for the 2023 season. Some of the biggest names in the game including Brandon Smith, Viliame Kikau, Joseph Manu, Api Koroisau, Reed Mahoney, Clint Gutherson and Junior Paulo are all free to sign with rival clubs if they choose.

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have locked in superstar five-eighth Cody Walker on a one-year extension that will keep him at the club until the end of 2023. The 31-year-old was one of the hottest names to come off contract at the end of next season and could have been poached by rivals had the Bunnies not moved to lock him in just as the November 1 feeding frenzy for 2023 begins.

The Eels’ exodus is about to get even bigger with another star reportedly considering a shock defection to French rugby union.

The Dolphins have reportedly identified their marquee man and are considering throwing him an offer which would make him the highest-paid player in the NRL.

Meanwhile, there’s some good news for Roosters fans with an in-demand star set to knock back interest to re-sign.

Read on for the latest NRL Transfer Whispers.