NRL CONTRACT SHOW: FIVE landing spots for Nathan Cleary + PNG’s next signing

NRL CONTRACT SHOW: FIVE landing spots for Nathan Cleary + PNG’s next signing

Author: Zero Tackle May 19, 2026 Duration: 20:52

A busy fortnight in the NRL player movement landscape has the rumour mill in full spin, with Cam McInnes, Connor Watson, Sam Verrills, William Kennedy and Hudson Young among the names making headlines. With Ivan Cleary’s exit date at Penrith locked in, what does the future hold for Nathan Cleary, and which clubs could be circling the Panthers halfback? The team name five potential landing spots for the two-time Clive Churchill Medal winner. Plus, Ben Hunt and Ronald Volkman feature in ‘sign or send’, and a ‘Contract Flashback’ on Jason Taumalolo signing with the Cowboys on a 10-year contract.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Intro

01:10 Luke Metcalf to Dragons

03:28 Jamie Humphreys to Perth Bears

04:20 Connor Watson

05:06 Sam Verrills and Bronson Xerri

06:22 Cam McInnes to Storm?

07:17 Will Kennedy

07:41 Joey Walsh and Hudson Young

08:43 LANDING SPOTS: Nathan Cleary

14:26 Sign or Send

15:53 CONTRACT FLASHBACK: Jason Taumalolo


Recorded on 19/05/2026


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