Andrew Fifita has revealed he has been scouring options in rival codes over fears the NRL could rip up his playing contract at any moment.

Fifita has been barred from Kangaroos selection for the upcoming Tests with New Zealand and England over his public support for criminal friend Kieran Loveridge. The Cronulla prop has widely been hailed the best player on the field during his side's historic grand final win, but was controversially overlooked for Clive Churchill medal honours.

Fairfax Media broke the news that Fifita was considering quitting the Sharks following the dramas and the man himself confirmed as much during Tuesday night's appearance on Jones & Co, the Sky News program hosted by Alan Jones.

"For myself, I think it's punishment," Fifita said when asked about how the fallout has affected him.