The off contract Mitchell Moses almost had his way after planning to walk out on the Wests Tigers only a few rounds into the 2017 season to sign with the Parramatta Eels. This was rejected by his employers but a move away from the club is still on the cards come the end of the season. (Photo by Getty Images).
2 / 10
One of the most controversial mid season player movements in NRL history involved Sonny Bill Williams walking out on the Bulldogs to try navigate himself a deal to join French rugby side Toulon during 2008. Only 18 months into a five year deal, Williams secretly flew to France without notifying his employers so he could switch codes. (Photo by Getty Images).
3 / 10
Josh Papalii signed a contract to join Ricky Stuart at then struggling Parramatta to later opt out and stay with the Raiders. At least 'Sticky' later on joined Papalli in Canberra. (Photo by Getty Images).
4 / 10
Sione, Chanel (pictured) & Pat Mata'utia backed out on an agreement with the Bulldogs to stay with the Knights. It was a controversial deal signed in 2014 but was to begin in 2016. (Photo by Getty Images).
5 / 10
Daly Cherry-Evan's back-flipped on an already signed four year contract with the Gold Coast Titans to re-sign at Manly for a deal worth $10m over nine years.(Photo by Getty Images).
6 / 10
Anthony Mundine walked out on St George Illawarra Dragons mid-way through 2000. Just a year prior he led the Saints to a grand final but ultimately decided to pursue a career in boxing. (Photo by Getty Images).
7 / 10
In 2008 Luke Lewis signed a four year deal to sign with the Rabbitohs, only for the then 24 year old to break that contract and resign with the Penrith Panthers after they offered more money to stay. (Photo by Getty Images).
8 / 10
The Dream Machine Jarryd Hayne left the Eels to play in the NFL promising to resign with the club if he ever came back. Though halfway throughout the 2016 season Hayne returned to rugby league but only to sign a lucrative deal with the Gold Coast Titans. (Photo by Getty Images).
9 / 10
After the Parramatta Eels salary cap scandal was uncovered mid-way through 2016, the club needed to make sacrifices to get their cap in order. Unfortunately for fan favourite Nathan Peats, the talented hooker was shown the door, later signing for the Titans.(Photo by Getty Images).
10 / 10
Wests Tigers James Tedesco back-flipped only a week after signing a three year deal with the Canberra Raiders to start in the 2015 season. The Origin fullback though is back in the headlines as one of the most sought after players with his current contract due to expire at season's end(Photo by Getty Images).
The off contract Mitchell Moses almost had his way after planning to walk out on the Wests Tigers only a few rounds into the 2017 season to sign with the Parramatta Eels. This was rejected by his employers but a move away from the club is still on the cards come the end of the season. (Photo by Getty Images).
1 / 10
One of the most controversial mid season player movements in NRL history involved Sonny Bill Williams walking out on the Bulldogs to try navigate himself a deal to join French rugby side Toulon during 2008. Only 18 months into a five year deal, Williams secretly flew to France without notifying his employers so he could switch codes. (Photo by Getty Images).
2 / 10
Josh Papalii signed a contract to join Ricky Stuart at then struggling Parramatta to later opt out and stay with the Raiders. At least 'Sticky' later on joined Papalli in Canberra. (Photo by Getty Images).
3 / 10
Sione, Chanel (pictured) & Pat Mata'utia backed out on an agreement with the Bulldogs to stay with the Knights. It was a controversial deal signed in 2014 but was to begin in 2016. (Photo by Getty Images).
4 / 10
Daly Cherry-Evan's back-flipped on an already signed four year contract with the Gold Coast Titans to re-sign at Manly for a deal worth $10m over nine years.(Photo by Getty Images).
5 / 10
Anthony Mundine walked out on St George Illawarra Dragons mid-way through 2000. Just a year prior he led the Saints to a grand final but ultimately decided to pursue a career in boxing. (Photo by Getty Images).
6 / 10
In 2008 Luke Lewis signed a four year deal to sign with the Rabbitohs, only for the then 24 year old to break that contract and resign with the Penrith Panthers after they offered more money to stay. (Photo by Getty Images).
7 / 10
The Dream Machine Jarryd Hayne left the Eels to play in the NFL promising to resign with the club if he ever came back. Though halfway throughout the 2016 season Hayne returned to rugby league but only to sign a lucrative deal with the Gold Coast Titans. (Photo by Getty Images).
8 / 10
After the Parramatta Eels salary cap scandal was uncovered mid-way through 2016, the club needed to make sacrifices to get their cap in order. Unfortunately for fan favourite Nathan Peats, the talented hooker was shown the door, later signing for the Titans.(Photo by Getty Images).
9 / 10
Wests Tigers James Tedesco back-flipped only a week after signing a three year deal with the Canberra Raiders to start in the 2015 season. The Origin fullback though is back in the headlines as one of the most sought after players with his current contract due to expire at season's end(Photo by Getty Images).
10 / 10
Top 10 player movements proving why the NRL need a transfer window
With all the controversy surrounding the "Big 4" at the Tigers, we take a look at the most shocking player movements in the modern era.
Top 10 player movements proving why the NRL need a transfer window