Overview

• Shibasaki remains under contract through 2026 but will be free to negotiate with other clubs from November 1 after the Broncos did not offer an extension.
• His breakout season saw him score a career-best 12 tries in 16 games and earn a Queensland State of Origin debut in the series decider.
• Brisbane has already released Selwyn Cobbo to the Dolphins and Tyson Smoothy to manage a tight salary cap.
• Long-term deals for star forwards have drained cap space and hampered Brisbane’s ability to retain emerging backs.
• With a league-wide shortage of quality centres, rival clubs are expected to lodge competitive offers for Shibasaki once free agency opens.