The 23-year-old is signed with North Queensland until the end of 2017 but is expected to cause a bidding war as teams fight for the premiership-winner's signature.

The Dally M Medal winner is set to command up to $1.2 million a season, but that price could soar with an increased salary cap to commence in 2018.

The Cowboys were hoping to have his long-term future sorted, but will not pressure the forward, with talks on hold until the new year.

He is currently on Test and Four Nations duty with New Zealand.