It seems that many off contract players at most SL clubs seem in limbo.
It could be of course that players have reached agreements but the clubs are holding back going public.
What's also interesting is that a good number of out of contract Australians playing in SL seem to be returning back home without looking to extend their stay with another SL club.

Just been reading LE, Sadler column, mentioned the Hull fc Pearson, saying the 35% cut in Sky funding, will mean that clubs will have to offload, cut back the number of overseas players to try balancing the books. It’s an unsettling time for Rugby League players, not knowing what the short term let Alone the long term future holds.

Indeed
35% cut in Sky monies and income streams heavily affected by covid restrictions, EVERY club will be tightening their belts or they risk severe peril.
Perhaps if restrictions on attendances are lifted, it will help but, it's difficult to see a quick return to where attendances were 18 months ago, although, it would certainly be a start, together with opening up refreshment sales and hospitality.
Inevitable, everyone will be trying to reduce the wage bill, most of which is spent on the first team squad.

Most clubs seem to holding back, that will definitely result in a surplus of players.
Unfortunately RL offers very little to the vast number of teams with the regular 4/5 teams challenging for honours.
From a financial point of view does a club spend more money to hopefully break in to the top five or stay satisfied with not finishing bottom.
I don't see the present situation will Change for some time, that's bad news for the fan base.

Or Brad Walker

Sidlow is proven and his age doesn't bother me.

Lawton looks interesting but by any standards, he is a late developer and thus a huge risk. It's a big step up even with full-time training and with his physical attributes you have to ask why it's taken so long!

I see the logic and money no option why not, but it is and I think Aydin is a far better project player option.

Aydin did have a good stint vs Wigan so might be worth some game time. With Tangi, Fifita, Arona and Battye fit is hard to see where he will get that game time presently though.

I suppose Aydin and Eseh will be a year older next year and may be more ready to step up. That may very well be the plan for 2022.

I’d be tempted to do some shirt term loans to get Aydin a few more matches against men. Will do him the world of good.

Heard today from a Cas fan who’s usually pretty reliable that Miller has held talks with Cas. Nothing signed though.

I don’t suppose it could be Milner.

Well must be right then.

So we know the outcome of 2 of the off contract players, and one incoming.
Things still seem on the slow side throughout the game.

Actually 3 Max Tash and Joe

Sorry your spot on