Staggs

Brisbane’s strike centre comes off contract this year and looms as the biggest name to hit the open market with rival clubs prepared to pay up to $800,000.

The Tongan international is coming back from a knee injury and won’t feature for the Broncos until at least Round 12.

But Staggs sought to play down the speculation that he would leave for richer offers.

“I love the club,” Staggs said.

“Growing up as a young kid, it’s where I wanted to be.

“It was a dream to play for the Broncos and Darren Lockyer was my idol.

While some clubs use trials to give squad players game time and try out new combinations, a whole host of new signings will be eager to run out for their new clubs.

Nicho Hynes and Dale Finucane are yet to appear in a Sharks jersey, while Matt Burton, Tevita Pangai Jnr and Josh Addo-Carr will be itching to don the famous Bulldogs colours.

So far only the Storm, Cowboys, Bulldogs and Rabbitohs have confirmed their teams for this weekend’s games.

ROOSTERS vs RAIDERS — Friday, February 18: 6pm