The Penrith Panthers are facing some significant challenges.
This is the prevailing view among the public.
Several players, including Isaah Yeo most recently, have suggested they will explore their options when the market opens on November 1.
Star halfback Nathan Cleary's future remains uncertain, and others may join Jarome Luai in considering a move to the PNG Chiefs.
The Panthers find themselves with a lengthy list of players whose contracts expire at the end of 2027.
This includes Yeo, Cleary, Blaize Talagi, Brian To'o, Isaiah Papali'i, Liam Martin, Mitch Kenny, Moses Leota, and Paul Alamoti-along with fringe players like Billy Scott, John Fonua, and Luron Patea.
However, Ivan Cleary remains unperturbed by the situation.
In a media briefing on Friday, he expressed confidence in the established system at the club.
"Not really, no," he remarked.
"We're comfortable with what we've built here at Panthers. We've lost players that we've wanted to keep for many, many years. It's sort of just part of what happens when you're successful."
"It'll work itself out, I'm really confident about that."
Indeed, he may have a point.