- SHARKS
- Sharks Off-Contract Players List for 2024 and 2025
- Players Eligible to Negotiate for 2025: Key Sharks Looking at New Deals
- Interest from Super League and Major Free Agents
- Potential Challenges for Sharks with Key Off-Contract Talent
- Fullback Position Dilemma for Sharks’ Future
- 2025 Gains and Losses for the Sharks
- TITANS
SHARKS
Sharks Off-Contract Players List for 2024 and 2025
Off-Contract in 2024: Billy Burns, Jack Williams, Jayden Berrell, Niwhai Puru, Siteni Taukamo, Tom Hazelton (Club Option for 2025).
Off-Contract in 2025: Braydon Trindall, Briton Nikora, Cameron McInnes, Daniel Atkinson, Kade Dykes, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Sam Stonestreet, Teig Wilton, Tukupa-Ke Hau Tapuha, William Kennedy.
Players Eligible to Negotiate for 2025: Key Sharks Looking at New Deals
Starting with the players eligible to negotiate with rivals for the 2025 season: Oregon Kaufusi, a key front-rower for the Sharks, has reportedly activated his option to stay at the club for 2025 but will still be free to negotiate with other clubs from November 1. Tom Hazelton also has a club option for 2025, and though his future with the Sharks is not yet confirmed, his strong form and fan-favorite status make him likely to want to stay in the Shire.
Interest from Super League and Major Free Agents
Siteni Taukamo has attracted interest from Super League clubs, while Jack Williams had previously expressed his desire to remain with the Sharks before signing with the Eels. As for the November 1 free agents, several notable players are expected to draw significant interest. Braydon Trindall, set to become a free agent, is expected to see his salary more than double from its current $300,000 per season, especially after orchestrating the Sharks’ first finals win under Craig Fitzgibbon this year. Briton Nikora, one of the top hole-runners in the league, is a priority for retention, as is Cameron McInnes, Cronulla’s captain and the core of their middle-field efforts.
Potential Challenges for Sharks with Key Off-Contract Talent
The Sharks face potential challenges with Daniel Atkinson, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Sam Stonestreet, Will Kennedy, and Teig Wilton all becoming free agents. Atkinson has been an essential squad player this season, effectively filling in as needed in the halves and outside backs, but the Sharks may struggle to match offers from rivals, making his departure likely. Mulitalo and Stonestreet are both talented outside backs and hope to stay with the club, while Wilton is a starting back-rower the Sharks will likely aim to retain to secure their 2026 forward pack.
Fullback Position Dilemma for Sharks’ Future
Kennedy, meanwhile, faces competition, with two young contenders in Kade Dykes, who’s been injured in 2024, and Liam Ison, who has proven himself as a potential first-grade fullback. Cronulla may have a tough decision here; although Kennedy is the clear front-runner, it remains uncertain if he will receive an extension after signing his current two-year deal in 2023.
2025 Gains and Losses for the Sharks
2025 gains: Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors)
2025 losses: Royce Hunt
TITANS
Titans Off-Contract Players List for 2024 and 2025
Off-Contract in 2024: Isaac Liu, Jacob Alick-Wiencke, Joe Stimson, Klese Haas, Thomas Weaver.
Off-Contract in 2025: Harley Smith-Shields, Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui, Jojo Fifita, Josiah Pahulu, Keenan Palasia, Ken Maumalo, Kieran Foran, Ryan Foran, Tanah Boyd, Tony Francis.
Titans’ Promising Youth Forwards Hit Open Market
The Titans have allowed two of their promising young forwards, Jacob Alick and Klese Haas, to be on the open market for the past 11 months. Given they haven’t yet signed elsewhere, they could potentially be without a contract in 2025. However, it’s likely the Gold Coast will retain them, with both players’ youth and talent favoring their re-signing. Isaac Liu, on the other hand, is expected to sign with a Super League club for 2025.
Key Retention Targets: Titans’ Big Names Headed for 2025 Free Agency
The most notable names here include Kieran Foran, Jojo Fifita, Tanah Boyd, and Keenan Palasia. Foran’s 2025 season could be his last, though he has indicated he’d like to continue playing as long as his body allows after signing a one-year extension in July. Boyd, meanwhile, has been given permission to explore options with rival clubs if he can secure a favorable deal. Palasia, who joined the Titans after a breakout season with the Broncos in 2023, didn’t lock down a starting spot, alternating between first grade and reserve grade with 15 appearances. Despite this, his talent makes him likely to hit the open market.
Star Outside Back Jojo Fifita a Likely Retention Target for Titans
Lastly, Jojo Fifita has risen as a standout in the Titans’ outside backs and has been a regular under Hasler in 2024. He’s almost certain to be a top retention target for the Titans, though he may test his market value come November 1.
2025 Gains and Losses for the Titans
2025 gains: Carter Gordon (Australian Rugby) – (top 30), Sam Stephenson (Development Contract), Zane Harrison (Development Contract)
2025 losses: Erin Clark (Warriors), Seth Nikotemo (Trinity Wakefield)
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