Mega revamps, spending sprees and shock axings: Predicted Round 1 teams for NRL 2027
The 2027 NRL season is set for significant roster changes, including the debut of the Bears and major recruitment drives by teams like the Dragons. Analysts are evaluating the potential impact of these squad shuffles on team performance for the upcoming season.
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NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP Mega revamps, spending sprees and shock axings: Predicted Round 1 teams for NRL 2027 Walters promises every Roo a chance | 02:07 Fox League from Fox Sports October 15th, 2026 6:00 am A host of NRL clubs will see huge change to their playing rosters for 2027.
The defending premiers, the Roosters, will lose six players from their 2026 triumph while the wooden spooners, the Dragons, have gained a host of talented players in key positions as they try to get off the bottom of the ladder.
The Bears will enter the comp and there’s been plenty of debate about the strength of their first squad while Broncos coach Michael Maguire has a huge call to make with his halves.
Foxsports.com.au takes a look at each club and its predicted Round 1 squad with a full analysis of each.
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