Manly is ready to secure star forward Haumole Olakau’atu for eight more years, tying him down until 2031. Additionally, the Warriors have extended deals with Rocco Berry and Jackson Ford. Tohu Harris has also signed a one-year extension at the Warriors with confidence that he will be instrumental in further improving the team’s performance. Sitili Tupouniua and Nat Butcher have both renewed their contracts with the Sydney Roosters. The Sharks have secured Toby Rudolf for the next two years, while the Titans have added Harley Smith-Shields from the Canberra Raiders to their outside back options. Furthermore, the Broncos have re-signed Jordan Riki and Brendan Piakura, and the Bulldogs have added Connor Tracey from the Sharks. During this time, Blake Taaffe and Jake Turpin have also moved to the Bulldogs from the Rabbitohs and the Roosters, respectively.