Ash Taylor is one of the most exciting young halfbacks in the NRL and he’s set for a massive pay day.

Genuine ball players are in short supply and the 22-year-old is hot property.

With his path at Brisbane blocked by Ben Hunt and Anthony Milford, Wayne Bennett graciously let Taylor go to the Titans in 2016.

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Bennett may rue that decision – he's now twice attempted to lure the playmaker back to the Broncos without success.

Taylor is set to spurn the mastercoach and stay with the Titans on a deal worth more than $1 million a season.