In 2026, Cody Walker ranks third for try assists, second for line-break assists and first for line-break involvements.
The 36-year-old South Sydney five-eighth has played 247 NRL games since making his debut in 2016.
He and the Rabbitohs are negotiating a deal intended to keep him at the club for the rest of his career, but he has not accepted an offer.
News Corp reports South Sydney's 12-month offer is worth $300,000 to $400,000, with incentives that could raise his earnings to $450,000.
Paying incoming forward Payne Haas, along with Latrell Mitchell and captain Cameron Murray, limits the club's capacity to increase its offer.
News Corp reports Walker told people close to him at a Jai Arrow tribute event that he was unsure about staying next season.
Super League clubs are monitoring his situation and have offers ready, but it is unclear whether rival NRL clubs have made a bid for 2027.
A calf injury forced Walker from the field in the first week of the finals.
His experience could assist rookie half Ashton Ward as South Sydney builds toward a premiership challenge, with Haas arriving next season.