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MANLY LOOK TO STORM FOR HALVES FIX

If you don’t have Blake Green, what’s your next best option?

Round 20

Sign a player cut from a similar cloth.

It’s certainly an option Manly are exploring with Market Watch able to reveal the Sea Eagles are looking at Melbourne playmaker Ryley Jacks to fill the void.

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Jacks joined the Storm in 2017 after Green moved to the Sea Eagles.

A stocky five-eighth who plays on the left edge with a strong kicking game and a steady head, Jacks is off-contact and seeking stability.

Ryley Jacks of the Storm celebrates after scoring a try. Source: Getty Images

While Jacks played 12 games in his rookie season and started in Round One with Cameron Munster at fullback while Billy Slater was sidelined, he’s been unable to secure a regular starting position.

That’s what he’s chasing with his next deal.

While the Storm haven’t started contract talks with several players including Jacks, the opportunity to lock down a regular position could cost them.

But should he decide to sign with a rival team, you can ensure Jacks will see out his current deal with the Storm.

It’s understood one club already made discreet inquiries into Jacks’ availability for 2018 and were met with a firm no.

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RABBITS SEARCH FOR BACKROW POWER

Don’t be surprised if South Sydney makes a play for Queensland Origin monster Josh Papalii.

Market Watch can reveal the Rabbitohs have had preliminary discussions with his management.

While they’re yet to make the off-contact backrower an offer, they have room for another big body in their roster.

In search of a replacement for Angus Crichton, the Rabbitohs have been canvassing the market for a suitable replacement.

Josh Papalii of the Raiders is tackled. Source: Getty Images

At 25 and with over 150 first grade games already to his name, Papalii fits the build but he’s not the only one.

Melbourne and Australian international Felise Kaufusi is also a player of interest.

Brisbane flyer Corey Oates is also a consideration.

On the wing for the Broncos, Oates has made no secret of his desire to leave the wing and return to the backrow.

While the Rabbits aren’t in any hurry to make a call on their next recruit, they have plenty of options and exploring all of them.

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CLUB’S CIRCLING YOUNG CHOOK

He’s only 17 but Egan Butcher has three NRL clubs chasing his signature.

While the Roosters are hopeful of holding onto him, they will need to fit him in their top squad next year if they’re going to strike a deal.

Nat Butcher (15) and Egan Butcher (12) in their younger years. Source: News Limited

The younger brother of Nat Butcher, Egan joined the Roosters from South Sydney in 2017.

Butcher played five-eighth in his first year at the Tricolours but has shifted to the backrower this season.

Already taller than his older brother, Butcher is a tough player with a big frame and was part of the NSW under 18s squad at 17.

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SHOW MANSOUR THE MONEY

Josh Mansour of the Panthersgoes for the corner. Source: Getty Images

Penrith winger Josh Manour is off-contract and as one of, if not, the best on the market, he’s demanding big money.

As a Test and Origin representative, the Panthers understandably want to keep the flyer but it’ll cost them to do so.

Phil Gould revealed he’s seeking a deal worth more than $400,000 a season.

“That won’t get to first base,” Gould told 100% Footy when asked about a 400k deal for Mansour.

Parramatta are a club in the mix for Mansour.

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ON THE LOOKOUT

Garth Brennan’s Titans are in the market to sign another forward or backrower.

Having released Karl Lawton to accept a deal with the Warriors, the Titans won’t be replacing the No.9 with a hooker.

With Nathan Peats and Mitch Rein on their roster, the Titans are searching for another forward to take the vacancy in the top 30.

Should they land a backrower, don’t be shocked to see Ryan James to move back into the forwards.

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OFF-CONTRACT LIST FOR 2018

BRONCOS

Corey Oates (centre) of the Broncos is tackled. Source: AAP

Corey Allan, Corey Oates, Jamayne Isaako, Tom Opacic, Moses Pangai, Tevita Pangai, Korbin Sims, Jaydn Su’a, Sam Thaiday, Matt Lodge, Sam Tagataese, Shaun Nona, Marion Seve, Jake Turpin, Gehamat Shibasaki, Todd Murphy, Sam Scarlett, George Fai

Coach: Wayne Bennett (until 2019)

Leaving: David Mead (Immediately to Catalans until 2020)

RAIDERS

Masivesi Dakuwaqa, Blake Austin, Luke Bateman, Jarrett Bolland, Cooper Bambling, Shannon Boyd, Dunamis Lui, Sitiveni Moceidreke, Siliva Havili, Michael Oldfield, Daniel Keir, Jacob McGrath, Josh Papalii, Junior Paulo, Paul Roach, Aidan Sezer, Iosia Soliola, Craig Garvey, Charlie Gubb (club option for 2019)

Coach: Ricky Stuart (until 2020)

New deal: Elliot Whitehead (until 2020), Nick Cotric (until 2020), Royce Hunt (until 2019), Josh Hodgson (until 2022), Jack Murchie (until 2020)

Leaving: Kurt Baptiste (Immediately to Leigh until end of 2018), Bill Cullen (CQ Capras after training deal expired)

BULLDOGS

Clay Priest, Tom Carr, Josh Cleeland, Greg Eastwood, Asipeli Fine, Matt Frawley, Kayne Kalache, Elie El-Zakhem, Lachlan Lewis, Rhyse Martin, Brett Morris, Josh Morris, Zac Woolford, Mason Cerruto (club option for 2019), Lachlan Burr

Coach: Dean Pay (signed until 2019)

New deal: Raymond Faitala-Mariner (until 2020), Brandon Wakeham (until 2020), Jeremy Marshall-King (Extension until 2020)

Leaving: Brenko Lee (Immediate release to Titans until 2018)

SHARKS

Jayson Bukuya, Kurt Dillon, Paul Gallen, Edrick Lee, Ricky Leutele, Luke Lewis, Blake Manowski, Joseph Paulo, James Segeyaro, Bessie Aufaga-Toomaga, Kurt Dillon, William Kennedy, Clayton Uia

Leaving: Jesse Ramien (Knights from 2019 until 2020), James Roumanos (Bulldogs from 2019 until 2021)

Coach: Shane Flanagan (signed until 2019)

TITANS

Mitch Rein shares a moment with his teammates. Source: Supplied

Dale Copley, Anthony Don, Kane Elgey, Jai Whitbread, Keegan Hipgrave, John Olive, Paterika Vaivai, Brendan Elliot, Ryan Simpkins, Jack Stockwell, Kiah Cooper, Mitch Rein (player option for 2019), Will Matthews

Coach: Garth Brennan (signed until 2020)

New deal: Ashley Taylor (until 2021), Phillip Sami (until 2020), Moeaki Fotuaika (until 2021), Alexander Brimson (until 2020)

Leaving: Dan Sarginson (Immediate release to Wigan), Karl Lawton (Immediate release to Warriors until 2019)

SEA EAGLES

Cade Cust, Jackson Hastings, Jack Gosiewski, Lewis Brown, Cameron Cullen, Lachlan Croker, Brian Kelly, Shaun Lane, Darcy Lussick, Akuila Uate, Jonathan Wright, Moses Suli

Coach: Trent Barrett (signed until 2020)

New deal: Tom Wright (until 2019), Curtis Sironen (until 2021), Apisai Koroisau (until 2021)

STORM

Scott Drinkwater, Sandor Earl, Tim Glasby, Ryley Jacks, Tui Kamikamica, Felise Kaufusi, Justin Olam, Billy Slater, Cameron Smith, Young Tonumaipea, Ryan Hoffman, Sale Finau, Louis Geraghty, Harry Grant, Kayleb Milne, Junior Ratuvu, Lachlan Timms, Billy Walters

Coach: Craig Bellamy (signed until 2018)

New deal: Curtis Scott (until 2021)

WARRIORS

Issac Luke of the Warriors comes off the field. Source: Getty Images

Manaia Cherrington, Matiu Love-Henry, Issac Luke, Simon Mannering, Anthony Gelling, Ken Maumalo, Junior Pauga, Nathaniel Roache, Zac Santo, Patrick Sipley, Jazz Tevaga, Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck

Coach: Stephen Kearney (until 2019)

New deal: Sam Lisone (until 2020), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (until 2022), Hayze Perham (until 2019)

Leaving: Ata Hingano (Raiders until 2019)

KNIGHTS

Tyrone Amey, Pat Mata’utia, Sione Mata’utia, Jacob Lillyman, Matt Cooper, Cory Denniss, Tom Hughes, Josh King, Brock Lamb, Junior Roqica, Nick Meaney, Dylan Phythian, Ken Sio, Tom Starling, Luke Yates, Zac Hosking, Christian Hazard, Jack Johns, Brent Naden, Jack Johns, Jamie Buhrer

Coach: Nathan Brown (signed until 2018)

New deal: Jacob Saifiti (until 2020), Daniel Saifiti (until 2020), Sam Stone (until 2020)

Leaving: Jack Cogger (Bulldogs from 2019 until 2020), Trent Hodkinson (Immediate release to Cronulla until 2018)

COWBOYS

Javid Bowen, Josh Chudleigh, Lachlan Coote, Shaun Fensom, Jake Granville, Sam Hoare, Francis Molo, Shaun Hudson, Marcus Jensen, Kyle Laybutt, Kane Linnett, Ethan Lowe, Michael Morgan, Justin O’Neill, Emry Pere, Johnathan Thurston, Antonio Winterstein, Shane Wright, Kurt Wiltshire

Coach: Paul Green (signed until 2018)

EELS

Dane Aukafolau, Kirisome Auva’a, Jarryd Hayne, Nathan Davis, David Gower, George Jennings, Cameron King, Suaia Matagi, Jack Morris, Reed Mahoney, Kaysa Pritchard, Beau Scott, Peni Terepo, Siosaia Vave, Sean Keppie, Greg Leleisiuao, Marata Niukore, Tony Williams, Blaise Barnes

Coach: Brad Arthur (until 2019)

New deal: Nathan Brown (until 2021), Will Smith (until 2020), Daniel Alvaro (until 2019)

PANTHERS

Oliver Clark, Josh Mansour, Peter Wallace, Tyrone Phillips, Soni Luke, Jayden Walker, Mitchell Revell, Joe Peato, Samuel Martin-Savage, Adam Keighran, Allan Fitzgibbon, James Conroy, Chad O’Donnell, Joey Peato, Tom Skinner, Corey Waddell, Jack Hetherington, Jarome Luai, Kaide Ellis, Nick Lui-Toso

Coach: Anthony Griffin (until 2020)

New deal: Dylan Edwards (until 2020), Tyrone May (until 2020), Isaah Yeo (2021)

Leaving: Leilani Latu (Immediate release to Titans until 2020), Stefano Hala (Immediate release to Canberra until 2020), Bryce Cartwright (Immediate release to Titans until 2021), Tyrone Peachey (Titans from 2019 until 2021)

RABBITOHS

Robbie Farah of the Rabbitohs in action. Source: AAP

Braidon Burns, Billy Brittain, Jason Clark, Robbie Farah, Tyrell Fuimaono, Hymel Hunt, Robert Jennings, John Sutton, Adam Doueihi, Connor Tracey, Mark Nicholls, Jesse Martin, Jacob Gagan, Junior Tatola, Vincent Leuluai

Coach: Anthony Seibold (until 2019)

Re-signed: George Burgess (until 2019), Thomas Burgess (until 2019), Sam Burgess (until 2019), Cody Walker (until 2020)

Leaving: Angus Crichton (Roosters from 2019 until 2021)

DRAGONS

Leeson Ah Mau, Reuben Garrick, Patrick Herbert, Jeremy Latimore, Jason Nightingale, Ash Nisbet, Jordan Pereira, Hame Sele, Mitchell Allgood

Coach: Paul McGregor (until 2019)

New deal: Cameron McInnes (until 2021), Luciano Leilua (until 2020), Matt Dufty (until 2019), Joe Lovodua (until 2019), Josh Kerr (until 2019)

Leaving: Joel Thompson (pre-season 2018 to Manly until 2019)

ROOSTERS

Blake Ferguson, Dean Matterson, Chris Smith, Eloni Vunakece, Paul Momirovski, Mitch Cornish, Brock Gray, Lachlan Lam, Reece Robinson, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Kurt Baptiste

New deal: Isaac Liu (until 2021), Luke Keary (until 2021), Jake Friend (until 2020), Zane Tetevano (until 2019), Boyd Cordner (until 2023), Nat Butcher (2020), Latrell Mitchell (2020), Joseph Manu (2020)

Coach: Trent Robinson (until 2019)

Leaving: Jayden Nikorima (released), Grant Garvey (released)

TIGERS

Benji Marshall, Esan Marsters, JJ Felise, Tim Grant, Kevin Naiqama, Sauaso Sue, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, Bayley Sironen, Pita Godinet

Coach: Ivan Cleary (until 2020)

Leaving: