In a recent update, PNG Chiefs' general manager of football, Michael Chammas, took to social media to share a revised graphic detailing the club's recruitment process.
This graphic, which initially displayed the first four player names alongside a reserved spot labeled #007, now includes updated entries for numbers five and six, while player #007 remains reserved.
This could suggest that the PNG Chiefs are already aware of their seventh signing, who is likely to be a halfback, ahead of their inaugural season.
The confirmed signings so far are Jarome Luai, Alex Johnston, Connor Watson, Matty Lees, Zac Lomax, and Brian To'o, who recently secured a three-year deal with the club.
The timing of Chammas' graphic post, which hints at an imminent seventh signing, was particularly noteworthy.
It surfaced just minutes after news broke that Jett Cleary has sought a release from the New Zealand Warriors to join the Penrith Panthers starting in 2027.
The young talent aims to experience the final year of Ivan Cleary's coaching career alongside his father and potentially play with his brother.
Jett's skills have shone through the Warriors' development pathway, marking him as a future star, despite yet to make his NRL debut.
The Warriors currently have Cleary contracted until the end of 2027, but they might consider granting his release at the conclusion of this season.