The face of the National Rugby League will be different next year.
A range of new players is due to appear in the frame as retirements continue and plenty head to England to keep high pay-packets intact.
Last year was a watershed, with legends such as "Alfie" Langer and Paul Harragon bowing out mid-season. More heroes are set to go.
Auckland Warriors: Terry Hermansson and Matthew Ridge retiring, Tony Tuimavave released.
Broncos: Captain Kevin Walters and brother Kerrod retiring, Tonie Carroll to Wigan, Brad Thorn (possibly) to rugby.
Canberra: Captain Laurie Daley retiring, Brett Mullins to Leeds, David Furner to Wigan.
Cronulla Sharks: Captain Andrew Ettingshausen and halfback Mitch Healey retiring.
Bulldogs: Kicker Daryl Halligan, fullback Rod Silva and halfback Ricky Stuart retiring, Brad Clyde to Leeds.
Melbourne: John Lomax retiring, Tony Martin to London Broncos.
Newcastle Knights: Captain Tony Butterfield and Peter Shiels retiring, Matthew Johns to Wigan.
Northern Eagles: Owen Cunningham retiring, Daniel Gartner probably to England.
Parramatta Eels: Dean Schiffiliti and David Penna retiring.
Penrith Panthers: Mark Geyer retiring.
St George Illawarra: Darren Treacey retiring, Anthony Mundine gone.
Sydney City Roosters: Richie Barnett to London Broncos, Quentin Pongia released.
Wests Tigers: Captain Jarrod McCracken possibly retiring. Steve Georgalis retiring.
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