Wayne Bennett has continued his cleanout at the Brisbane Broncos with front-rowers Martin Kennedy and David Hala released from their existing contracts.

The Broncos announced on Wednesday that Kennedy, who arrived at Red Hill 12 months ago as a big-money recruit, and bench weapon Hala were permitted to seek out new deals with rival clubs.

Failing to deliver this season, Kennedy is reportedly eyeing a return to the Sydney Roosters, and is also in English Super League sights, while the Gold Coast Titans are interested in signing Hala.

“Both Martin Kennedy and Dave Hala have been given permission to explore other options through a mutually-agreed release requested by their respective managements,” the Broncos said on their club website.

“The two players are now free to continue their careers at other clubs.”

The news – which further depletes the Broncos already-thin forward stocks – comes as Brisbane prepare to start their 2015 pre-season training under Bennett next week.

Brisbane have also lost representative prop Ben Hannant to North Queensland, while fullbacks Josh Hoffman and Ben Barba may also move on as Bennett brings Darius Boyd with him from Newcastle.

The Broncos have added former Melbourne Storm player Mitch Garbutt and ex-Wests Tiger James Gavet to their forward roster with Bennett expected to add at least another signing to beef up his pack.