The NRL’s never-ending contract circus will keep on going throughout the off-season with deals for 2023 and 2024 and beyond being hashed out.
Now that the November 1 deadline has passed, preliminary NRL squads for 2023 have officially been announced. But with the rules allowing players off contract next year to sign offers from rivals, clubs are desperate to tie down talent long term.
Wests Tigers have continued their impressive recruitment drive by snaring English forward John Bateman on a four-year deal.
The 29-year-old second-rower will arrive at Concord when the team returns from the New Year off-season break in training and on the back of Api Koroisau, David Klemmer and Isaiah Papali’i, is another high-profile signing for the club’s pack.
Bateman, who starred in Canberra’s run to the NRL grand final in 2019, played one more season with the Raiders before returning to the Super League.
“He’s a world class player with an enormous work ethic,” said coach Tim Sheens. “He’s the type of player who leads by example. I have no doubt John will make a big contribution to the club over the next few years.”
Bateman said he couldn’t wait to “begin a new chapter at a club that I know is going places”.
“There has been a lot of change at Wests Tigers over the past few months and everything I hear is positive. I want to be a part of the rebuild at the club and I’m really excited to be coming back to the NRL.”
South Sydney have ended months of speculation surrounding their dynamic duo, finally securing the services of Latrell Mitchell until the end of 2027, and Cody Walker until the end of 2025.
It was a priority for the club to lock down their two off-contract superstars, with both players instrumental to the team’s success.
Walker has played 169 games for Souths and was crowned 2021 Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year. Mitchell was awarded the 2019 Dally M Centre of the Year award, but has since become of the top fullbacks of the game. The talented number one has played 144 games for the Bunnies after moving across from the Roosters, and believes he finally feels at home at Redfern.
“I’m so happy to have found my home here at South Sydney,” said Mitchell.
Ben Murdoch-Masila has been granted an immediate release by the New Zealand Warriors with one year remaining on his contract, to allow him to sign with another NRL club. The Dragons are set to add the Tongan international to their 2023 roster.
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Team by team, here’s how each club’s roster is shaping up. PO denotes player option, CO club option and MO mutual option.
Brisbane Broncos
Adam Reynolds20232024 Billy Walters20232024 Blake Mozer202320242025Brendan Piakura20232024 Corey Jensen2023 Corey Oates2023POPOCory Paix2023 Deine Mariner20232024 Delouise Hoeter20232024 Ethan Quai2023 Ezra Mam20232024 Herbie Farnworth2023 Jesse Arthars2023 Jock Madden20232024 Jordan Pereira2023 Jordan Riki20232024 Keenan Palasia2023 Kobe Hetherington202320242025Kotoni Staggs202320242025Kurt Capewell20232024 Logan Bayliss2023 Patrick Carrigan20232024 Payne Haas20232024 Reece Walsh202320242025Selwyn Cobbo202320242025TC Robati20232024 Tesi Niu2023 Thomas Flegler2023 Xavier Willison202320242025
2023 recruits
Reece Walsh (Warriors), Jesse Arthars (via loan deal with Warriors), Jock Madden (Tigers).
2023 departures
Brenko Lee (Dolphins), David Mead (retired), Te Maire Martin (Warriors), Tyson Gamble (Knights), Rhys Kennedy (Hull KR), Ryan James, Tyrone Roberts (retired), Zac Hosking (Panthers), Jake Turpin (Roosters), Albert Kelly (unsigned).
Canberra Raiders
Adrian Trevilyan2023 Albert Hopoate2023 Ata Mariota20232024 Brad Schneider2023 Brandon MorkosDev.2024 Clay Webb2023 Corey Horsburgh20232024MO Corey Harawira-Naera202320242025PO Ethan StrangeDev.20242025 Elliott Whitehead20232024 Emre Guler2023 Harley Smith-Shields2023 Hudson Young20232024 Jack Wighton2023PO Jamal Fogarty20232024 James Schiller20232024 Jarrod Croker2023PO Jordan Rapana2023 Joseph Tapine20232024202520262027POJosh Papalii20232024MO Matthew Frawley2023 Matthew Timoko202320242025 Nik Cotric20232024 Peter Hola2023MO Sebastian Kris20232024 Semi Valemei20232024 Tom Starling2023PO Trey Mooney20232024 Xavier Savage202320242025 Zachary Woolford20232024 Zane DunfordDev.Dev.2025
2023 recruits
Pasami Saulo (Knights).
2023 departures
Sam Williams (retired), Josh Hodgson (Eels), Ryan Sutton (Bulldogs), Adam Elliott (Knights), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Warriors), Harry Rushton (Huddersfield).
Canterbury Bulldogs
Andrew Davey20232024 Bailey Biondi-Odo2023 Braidon Burns2023 Brandon Clarke2023 Christopher Patolo2023 Corey Waddell2023 Declan Casey2023 Franklin Pele20232024 Hayze Perham20232024 Isaac Matalavea-BoothDev.20242025 Iverson MataiDev.2024 Jackson Topine20232024 Jacob Kiraz20232024 Jacob Preston20232024 Jake Averillo2023 Jayden Okunbor2023 Jeral Skelton20232024 Jordan SamraniDev.20242025 Josh Addo-Carr202320242025 Kyle Flanagan2023 Luke Thompson2023 Matt Burton2023PO Max King20232024 Paul Alamoti20232024 Raymond Faitala-Mariner202320242025 Reed Mahoney2023202420252026Ryan Sutton202320242025 Samuel Hughes2023 Tevita Pangai Junior20232024 Viliame Kikau2023202420252026
2023 recruits
Viliame Kikau (Panthers), Ryan Sutton (Raiders), Reed Mahoney (Eels), Andrew Davey (Sea Eagles), Franklin Pele (Sharks), Hayze Perham (Eels).
2023 departures
Jack Hetherington (Knights), Jeremy Marshall-King (Dolphins), Paul Vaughan (Warrington), Matt Dufty (Warrington), Josh Jackson (retired), Aaron Schoupp (Titans), Matt Doorey (Eels), Joe Stimson (Titans), Aaron Schoupp (Titans), Ava Seumanufagai (released), Josh Cook, (unsigned), Reece Hoffman (unsigned) Tui Katoa, (unsigned) Brandon Wakeham, (unsigned), Corey Allan (Roosters).
Cronulla Sharks
Blayke Brailey2023202420252026Braden Hamlin-Uele20232024 Braydon Trindall2023 Briton Nikora202320242025 Cameron McInnes202320242024 Connor Tracey20232024 Dale Finucane202320242025 Jack Williams20232024 Jayden Berrell2023 Jesse Colquhoun20232024 Jesse Ramien2023 Kade Dykes20232024 Kayal IroDev.2024 Lachlan Miller2023 Matthew Ikuvalu2023 Matthew Moylan20232024 Mawene Hiroti2023 Nicho Hynes20232024 Oregon Kaufusi20232024MO Ronaldo Mulitalo202320242025 Royce Hunt2023PO Sione Katoa2023 Siosifa Talakai2023 2024 2024 2026Siteni Taukamo20232024 Teig Wilton2023 Thomas Hazelton20232024CO Toby Rudolf20232024 Wade Graham2023 William Kennedy2023
2023 recruits
Oregon Kaufusi (Eels).
2023 departures
Luke Metcalf (Warriors), Aiden Tolman, Andrew Fifita (retired), Franklin Pele (Bulldogs).
The Dolphins
Anthony Milford20232024 Brenko Lee20232024 Connelly Lemuelu20232024 Edrick Lee20232024 Euan Aitken20232024 Felise Kaufusi202320242025Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow20232024 Harrison GrahamDev.20242025Herman Ese’ese2023PO Isaiya Katoa202320242025Jack BostockDev.20242025Jamayne Isaako202320242025Jarrod Wallace20232024 Jeremy Marshall-King20232024 Jesse Bromwich20232024 JJ Collins2023 Kenneath Bromwich202320242025Kodi Nikorima20232024 Mark Nicholls20232024 Mason Teague20232024MOOliver Gildart2023 Poasa Faamausili2023 Ray Stone20232024 Robert Jennings20232024MOSean O’Sullivan202320242025Thomas Gilbert202320242025Valynce Te Whare20232024
Gold Coast Titans
Aaron Schoupp202320242025 AJ Brimson2023202420252026Alofi’ana Khan-Pereira2023 Beau Fermor2023202420252026Brian Kelly2023 David Fifita2023 Erin Clark202320242025 Chris Randall2023 Isaac Liu20232024 Iszac Fa’asuamaleauiDev.20242025 Jacob Alick2023CO Jaimin Jollife20232024 Jayden Campbell20232024 Joe Stimson20232024 Jojo Fifita202320242025 Joseph Vuna2023 Josiah PahuluDev.20242025 Keano KiniDev.Dev.2025COKieran Foran20232024 Klese Haas20232024 Moeaki Fotuaika20232024 Patrick Herbert2023 Paul Turner2023 Phillip Sami20232024 Sam McIntyre2023 Sam Verrills20232024 Tanah Boyd20232024 Thomas Weaver20232024 Tino Fa’asuamaleaui20232024MOMOToby Sexton20232024
2023 recruits
Kieran Foran (Sea Eagles), Sam Verrills (Roosters), Joe Stimson, Aaron Schoupp (Bulldogs), Chris Randall (Knights).
2023 departures
Jarrod Wallace (Dolphins), Jamayne Isaako (Dolphins), Will Smith (released), Kevin Proctor (released), Corey Thompson (retired), Sam Lisone (Leeds), Herman Ese’ese (Dolphins), Esan Marsters (Huddersfield), Greg Marzhew (Knights).
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Alec Tu’itavake2023 Ben Trbojevic2023 Ben Condon202320242025 Brad Parker2023 Christian Tuipulotu20232024 Cooper Johns2023 Daly Cherry-Evans202320242025 Ethan Bullemor2023 Haumole Olakau’atu202320242025 Jake Trbojevic2023202420252026 Jason Saab2023202420252026 Josh Aloiai2023 Josh Schuster20232024 Kaeo Weekes2023 Karl Lawton20232024 Kelma Tuilagi202320242025 Lachlan Croker20232024 Morgan Boyle2023 Morgan Harper2023 Raymond Vaega2023 Reuben Garrick20232024202520262027Sean Keppie2023202420252026 Taniela Paseka20232024 Tom Trbojevic2023202420252026 Toafofoa Sipley2023 Tolutau Koula20232024 Viliami Fifita20232024 Zac Fulton20232024
2023 recruits
Kelma Tuilagi (Wests Tigers), Ben Condon (Cowboys), Cooper Johns (Storm).
2023 departures
Kieran Foran (Titans), Dylan Walker (Warriors), Andrew Davey (Bulldogs), Martin Taupau (unsigned) Kurt De Luis (unsigned).
Melbourne Storm
Aaron Pene20232024 Alec MacDonald202320242025 Cameron Munster2023 2024202520262027Christian Welch202320242025MO Dean Ieremia2023 Eliesa Katoa20232024 George Jennings2023 Harry Grant202320242025PO Jack Howarth20232024202520262027Jahrome Hughes2023202420252026202Jayden Nikorima2023 Joe Chan20232024MO Jonah Pezet2023 Jordan Grant2023 Josh King2023 Justin Olam2023202420252026 Marion Seve20232024 Nelson Asofa-Solomona2023 Nick Meaney2023 Reimis Smith20232024 Ryan Papenhuyzen202320242025 Tariq Sims2023 Tepai Moeroa2023 Tom Eisenhuth2023CO Trent Loiero202320242025 Tui Kamikamica2023 Tyran Wishart2023 William Warbrick2023 Xavier Coates2023202420252026
2023 recruits
Eliesa Katoa (Warriors), Tariq Sims (Dragons), Joe Chan (Catalans), Aaron Pene (Warriors).
2023 departures
Felise Kaufusi (Dolphins), Brandon Smith (Roosters), Jesse Bromwich (Dolphins), Kenny Bromwich (Dolphins), David Nofoaluma (Wests Tigers, returning from loan), Cooper Johns (Sea Eagles) Chris Lewis (unsigned).
Newcastle Knights
Adam Elliott202320242025 Adam Clune2023 Bailey Hodgson2023 Bradman Best20232024 Brodie Jones2023 Greg Marzhew2023 Dane Gagai20232024 Daniel Saifiti2023202420252026 David Klemmer2023 Dominic Young2023 Dylan Lucas2023PO Enari Tuala2023 Hymel Hunt2023 Jack Johns2023 Jack Hetherington202320242025 Jacob Saifiti20232024 Jackson Hastings202320242025 Jayden Brailey202320242025 Kalyn Ponga20232024202520262027Krystian Mapapalangi20232024 Kurt Mann2023 Lachlan Fitzgibbon2023 Leo Thompson202320242025 Mathew Croker20232024 Phoenix Crossland20232024 Simi Sasagi20232024 Tyson Gamble20232024 Tyson Frizell2023
2023 recruits
Adam Elliott (Raiders), Jack Hetherington (Bulldogs), Tyson Gamble (Broncos), Jackson Hastings (Tigers), Greg Marzhew (Titans).
2023 departures
Mitchell Barnett (Warriors), Edrick Lee (Dolphins), Jirah Momoisea (Eels), Tex Hoy (Hull FC), Anthony Milford (Dolphins), Sauaso Sue (Hull KR), Pasami Saulo (Raiders), Jake Clifford (Hull FC), David Klemmer (Knights), Brayden Musgrove (unsigned), Chris Randall (Titans).
NZ Warriors
Adam Pompey2023 Addin Fonua-Blake2023202420252026Bayley Sironen2023 Braydon Wiliame20232024 Bunty Afoa2023 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad202320242025 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak20232024 Dylan Walker202320242025 Edward Kosi2023 Freddy Lussick20232024 Jackson Ford20232024 Jazz Tevaga20232024 Josh Curran20232024 Luke Metcalf20232024 Marata Niukore2023202420252026Marcelo Montoya2023 Mitchell Barnett202320242025 Otukinekina Kepu20232024 Rocco Berry20232024 Ronald Volkman202320242025 Shaun Johnson2023 Taniela Otukolo2023 Te Maire Martin202320242025 Tohu Harris20232024 Tom Ale2023 Valingi Kepu20232024 Viliami Vailea202320242025 Wayde Egan20232024
2023 recruits
Marata Niukore (Eels), Luke Metcalf (Sharks), Dylan Walker (Sea Eagles), Mitchell Barnett (Knights), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Raiders), Te Maire Martin (Broncos), Jackson Ford (Dragons), Braydon Wiliame (Perpignan).
2023 departures
Euan Aitken (Dolphins), Reece Walsh (Broncos), Eliesa Katoa (Storm), Jack Murchie (Eels), Aaron Pene (Storm), Daejarn Asi (unsigned), Pride Petterson-Robati (unsigned) Iliesa Ratuva, (unsigned)
North Queensland Cowboys
Ben Hampton2023 Brendan Elliot2023 Chad Townsend20232024 Coen Hess20232024 Gehamat Shibasaki2023 Griffin Neame202320242025 Helium Luki20232024PO Jeremiah Nanai2023 Jack Gosiewski2023 Jake Bourke2023 Jake Granville2023 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown2023 James Tamou2023 Jason Taumalolo20232024202520262027Jordan McLean2023 Jordan Lipp2023 Kyle Feldt20232024 Laitia Moceidreke2023 Luciano Leilua202320242025 Mitch Dunn2023 Murray Taulagi2023202420252026 Peta Hiku2023 Reece Robson202320242025 Reuben Cotter202320242025 Riley Price2023 Scott Drinkwater20232024202520262027Taniela Sadrugu2023 Thomas Dearden20232024 Tom Chester20232024 Valentine Holmes202320242025
2023 recruits
Jack Gosiewski (Dragons), James Tamou (Tigers), Gehamat Shibasaki (Mackay Cutters).
2023 departures
Connelly Lemuelu, Tom Gilbert, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (Dolphins), Ben Condon (Sea Eagles), Kane Bradley (unsigned) Emry Pere (unsigned).
Parramatta Eels
Bailey Simonsson2023CO Bryce Cartwright2023 Clint Gutherson202320242025 Dylan Brown202320242025 POHaze Dunster20232024MO Jack Murchie20232024 Jakob Arthur20232024 Jirah Momoisea20232024 J’maine Hopgood20232024 Josh Hodgson2023CO Junior Paulo2023202420252026Ky Rodwell20232024 Maika Sivo2023 Makahesi Makatoa20232024 Matt Doorey20232024 Mitchell Moses2023PO Mitch Rein2023 Nathan Brown2023 Ofahiki Ogden2023CO Reagan Campbell-Gillard202320242025 Ryan Matterson202320242025POSamuel Loizou2023 Sean Russell20232024 Shaun Lane202320252025MOUinitoni MataeleDev.20242025 Waqa Blake2023 Will Penisini2023 Wiremu Greig2023
2023 recruits
Josh Hodgson (Raiders), J’maine Hopgood (Panthers), Jirah Momoisea (Knights), Jack Murchie (Warriors), Matt Doorey (Bulldogs).
2023 departures
Marata Niukore (Warriors), Isaiah Papali’i (Wests Tigers), Oregon Kaufusi (Sharks), Ray Stone (Dolphins), Tom Opacic (Hull KR), Reed Mahoney (Bulldogs), Hayze Perham (Bulldogs), Solomone Naiduki (unsigned), David Hollis (released).
Penrith Panthers
Ativalu LisatiDev.2024 Brian To’o2023 Chris Smith2023 Dylan Edwards20232024 Eddie Blacker2023 Isaah Yeo20232024 Izack Tago202320242025 Jack Cogger2023 James Fisher-Harris2023202420252026 Jarome Luai2023 2024 Liam HenryDev.2024 Liam Martin2023 Lindsay Smith20232024 Luke Garner20232024 Matt Eisenhuth20232024 Mitch Kenny20232024 Moses Leota20232024 Nathan Cleary20232024202520262027Scott Sorensen2023 Soni Luke2023 Spencer Leniu2023 Stephen Crichton2023 Sunia Turuva20232024 Taylan May20232024 Thomas Jenkins2023 Tyrone Peachey2023 Zac Hosking20232024
2023 recruits
Tyrone Peachey, (Wests Tigers), Luke Garner (Wests Tigers), Zac Hosking (Broncos), Jack Cogger (Huddersfield).
2023 departures
Charlie Staines (Wests Tigers), Api Koroisau (Wests Tigers), Isaiya Katoa (Dolphins), Robert Jennings (Dolphins), J’maine Hopgood (Eels), Sean O’Sullivan (Dolphins), Viliame Kikau (Bulldogs), Christian Crichton (unsigned), Jaeman Salmon (unsigned).
St George Illawarra Dragons
Aaron Woods2023 Ben Hunt202320242025 Blake Lawrie2023 Cody Ramsey20232024 Francis Molo20232024 Jack De Belin2023PO Jack Bird20232024MO Jacob Liddle2023 Jaiyden Hunt20232024 Jayden Sullivan202320242025 Jaydn Su’A20232024 Josh Kerr2023 Mathew Feagai20232024 Max Feagai20232024 Michael Molo2023MO Mikaele Ravalawa2023PO Moses Mbye2023 Moses Suli20232024 Nick Lui Toso2023 Talatau Amone20232024 Tautau Moga2023 Tyrell Fuimaono2023 Tyrell Sloan20232024 William Burns2023 Zac Lomax2023202420252026Zane Musgrove20232024
2023 recruits
Jacob Liddle (Tigers), Zane Musgrove (Tigers), Nick Lui Toso (Northern Pride).
2023 departures
Tariq Sims (Storm), Josh McGuire (Warrington), Jackson Ford (Warriors), Poasa Faamausili (Dolphins), George Burgess (released), Jack Gosiewski (Cowboys), Andrew McCullough (retired).
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Alex Johnston202320242025Benjamin Lovett20232024 Blake Taaffe2023 Cameron Murray202320242025Campbell Graham20232024 Cody Walker2023 20242025Damien Cook20232024 2025 Daniel Suluka-Fifita202320242025Davvy Moale202320242025Dean Hawkins2023 Hame Sele2023 Isaiah Taas20232024 Izaac Thompson20232024 Jacob Host2023 Jai Arrow20232024 Jed Cartwright2023 Josiah Karapani20232024 Keaon Koloamatangi20232024 Lachlan Ilias202320242025Latrell Mitchell202320242025Leon Te Hau20232024 Liam Knight2023 Michael Chee Kam2023 Peter Mamouzelos20232024 Shaquai Mitchell20232024 Siliva Havili2023 Taane Milne20232024 Tallis DuncanDev.20242025Terrell Kalo Kalo2023 Tevita Tatola20232024 Thomas Burgess2023 Tyrone MunroDev.20242025
2023 recruits
Nil.
2023 departures
Mark Nicholls (Dolphins), Kodi Nikorima (Dolphins), Jaxson Paulo (Roosters), Josh Mansour (unsigned).
Sydney Roosters
Corey Allan2023Angus Crichton20232024 Brandon Smith20232024PO Billy Smith2023 Connor Watson2023 Daniel Tupou2023 Drew Hutchison2023 Egan Butcher2023 Fletcher Baker2023 Jake Turpin2023 James Tedesco20232024 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves2023 Jaxson Paulo2023PO Joseph Manu20232024 Joseph Suaalii2023PO Joshua Wong20232024 Lindsay Collins2023 202420252026Luke Keary20232024 Naufau Whyte20232024 Nat Butcher20232024 Paul Momirovski20232024 Renouf Atoni2023 Robert Toia202320242025 Sam Walker202320242025 Sitili Tupouniua20232024 Terrell May20232024 Tukupa Hau Tapuha2023 Victor Radley2023
2023 recruits
Brandon Smith (Storm), Jake Turpin (Broncos), Jaxson Paulo (Rabbitohs), Corey Allan (Bulldogs).
2023 departures
Sam Verrills (Titans), Siosiua Taukeiaho (Catalans Dragons), Daniel Suluka-Fifita (Rabbitohs), Oliver Gildart (Dolphins via Wests Tigers – after loan stint) Kevin Naiqama (Huddersfield), Adam Keighran (unsigned) Matt Lodge (unsigned).
Wests Tigers
Adam Doueihi2023 Alex Twal20232024 Alex Seyfarth2023 Apisai Koroisau20232024MO Apisalome Saukuru2023 Asu Kepaoa20232024 Brandon Tumeth20232024PO Brent Naden202320242025 Charlie Staines2023 Daine Laurie2023 David Klemmer202320242025MODavid Nofoaluma202320242025 Fonua Pole202320242025 Isaiah Papali’i202320242025 Jake Simpkin20232024 Joe Ofahengaue202320242025 John Bateman2023202420252026Josh FeledyDev.20242025 Junior Tupou20232024 Justin MatamuaDev.2024CO Ken Maumalo2023MO Luke Brooks2023 Rua Ngatikaura20232024 Shawn Blore20232024 Sione Fainu20232024 Starford To’a20232024 Stefano Utoikamanu20232024MO Tommy Talau2023 Triston Reilly20232024 Tukimihia Simpkins2023
2023 recruits
Charlie Staines, Apisai Koroisau (Panthers), Isaiah Papali’i (Eels), Triston Reilly (rugby union, Waratahs), David Nofoaluma (Storm – return from loan), David Klemmer (Knights), John Bateman (Wigan).
2023 departures
Luke Garner, Tyrone Peachey (Panthers), Kelma Tuilagi (Sea Eagles), Thomas Mikaele (Warrington), Jock Madden (Broncos), Jacob Liddle (Dragons), Zane Musgrove (Dragons), James Roberts (retired), James Tamou (Cowboys), Jock Madden (Broncos), Oliver Gildart (Dolphins), Jackson Hastings (Knights), William Kei (unsigned), Henry O’Kane, (unsigned).
