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Players off contract end of 2026: Blayke Brailey, Billy Burns, Jesse Colquhoun, Michael Gabrael, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Tuku Hau Tapuha, KL Iro, Sione Katoa, Cameron McInnes, Hohepa Puru, Niwhai Puru, Jesse Ramien, Toby Rudolf, Siosifa Talakai, Chris Vea’ila
Analysis: Plenty of big decisions to be made by Sharks powerbrokers as there are several stars that will be free to negotiate with rivals in just under three months. Hooker Blayke Brailey has to be a priority for Cronulla. He’s been among the game’s best at the position in 2025 and will be a warm favourite to win the club’s best and fairest medal. It was reported three weeks ago that the Sharks made an initial offer, but he could command up to $1 million a season from rival clubs, so if they are to retain their hooker Cronulla will have to shed some salary cap. Two players the club is considering let walk early are Siosifa Talakai and Braden Hamlin-Uele. Both have one more year left on their deals but Hamlin-Uele has already been granted permission to speak with rivals. KL Iro was in super form before his season-ending injury. A powerhouse centre in defence, Iro was one of the best attacking centres in the NRL this season before going down with a nasty pec injury. He scored a try in all nine games this season. Cameron McInnes might have played his last game for the club. The 31 year-old suffered a serious knee injury over the weekend and will spend a significant amount of time on the sideline. The Bears have McInnes on their ‘hit list’ meaning he could be swayed away from Cronulla with an offer too good to refuse. Edge forward Billy Burns has enjoyed a great season and could be in line for an extension but given he’s behind Briton Nikora and Teig Wilton on the depth chart, he could look for a starting role elsewhere. If Brailey and Iro are key retention targets, Jesse Ramien shouldn’t be far behind in the club’s focus, nor should Sione Katoa. Both are talented gamebreakers who make this team better, but if the Sharks have to throw big money at the likes of Brailey, Cronulla might not be able to fit both Ramien and Katoa under their cap.
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Brailey a million dollars pfft I'd rather berrell at 250k
Anyway iro Gabriel sifa Colquhoun would be the players id most like to keep.
Players off contract end of 2026: Blayke Brailey, Billy Burns, Jesse Colquhoun, Michael Gabrael, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Tuku Hau Tapuha, KL Iro, Sione Katoa, Cameron McInnes, Hohepa Puru, Niwhai Puru, Jesse Ramien, Toby Rudolf, Siosifa Talakai, Chris Vea’ila
Analysis: Plenty of big decisions to be made by Sharks powerbrokers as there are several stars that will be free to negotiate with rivals in just under three months. Hooker Blayke Brailey has to be a priority for Cronulla. He’s been among the game’s best at the position in 2025 and will be a warm favourite to win the club’s best and fairest medal. It was reported three weeks ago that the Sharks made an initial offer, but he could command up to $1 million a season from rival clubs, so if they are to retain their hooker Cronulla will have to shed some salary cap. Two players the club is considering let walk early are Siosifa Talakai and Braden Hamlin-Uele. Both have one more year left on their deals but Hamlin-Uele has already been granted permission to speak with rivals. KL Iro was in super form before his season-ending injury. A powerhouse centre in defence, Iro was one of the best attacking centres in the NRL this season before going down with a nasty pec injury. He scored a try in all nine games this season. Cameron McInnes might have played his last game for the club. The 31 year-old suffered a serious knee injury over the weekend and will spend a significant amount of time on the sideline. The Bears have McInnes on their ‘hit list’ meaning he could be swayed away from Cronulla with an offer too good to refuse. Edge forward Billy Burns has enjoyed a great season and could be in line for an extension but given he’s behind Briton Nikora and Teig Wilton on the depth chart, he could look for a starting role elsewhere. If Brailey and Iro are key retention targets, Jesse Ramien shouldn’t be far behind in the club’s focus, nor should Sione Katoa. Both are talented gamebreakers who make this team better, but if the Sharks have to throw big money at the likes of Brailey, Cronulla might not be able to fit both Ramien and Katoa under their cap.
$1m-a-year bid sparking Sharks cap fears; Bears raid hits Storm, Titans — Nov 1 State of Play
$1m-a-year bid sparking Sharks cap fears; Bears raid hits Storm, Titans — Nov 1 State of Play
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Brailey a million dollars pfft I'd rather berrell at 250k
Anyway iro Gabriel sifa Colquhoun would be the players id most like to keep.
