2026 Pre-Season Summary: #NEFreeJacks The 3x #MLR Champions remain the team to beat in #MLR2026! The #FreeJacks have had more turnover than any other side in the competition as they've pivoted away from their Canadian contingent to new faces (to MLR, anyway)! #MLRStats #LetsRide

The #FreeJacks sign USA Eagle #570 Bailey Wilson for #MLR2026! Wilson joins his brother Mitch in NE having earned 80 appearances (67 starts) for the Utah Warriors since 2020. He has 7 tries on 2,183m gained and recorded his 5th successive 100+ tackle season in 2025! #MLRStats #LetsRide

The #FreeJacks announce the signing of #NPC veteran Kienan Higgins for #MLR2026! The New Zealander has played with the #HawkesBayMagpies for the last 5 seasons, starting 13 of his 21 appearances and scoring 4 tries! #MLRStats #MLR #LetsRide

The #FreeJacks announce the addition of US-eligible winger Max Lehmann for #MLR2026! The San Francisco born rugby league man has represented @[email protected], & #Rabbitohs in the NSW Cup, as well as Easts Tigers, and England's @[email protected]! #MLRStats #MLR2026 #LetsRide