Christmas is here, and for a brief moment, the NRL world will slow down to take in the holiday period and festive season.
But with salary cap and collective bargaining agreement discussions continuing, clubs still not having full rosters for the 2023 campaign, and over 190 players remaining off-contract at the end of the season ahead, it won't stay slow for long.
Teams will be back training and making final preparations for the new season before long, and every club in the competition needs a visit from the big guy in the red suit this morning to deliver a shower of magic for the new season.
Here is what your club needs for 2023.
On behalf of the entire Zero Tackle team, I'd like to wish all our readers a very merry Christmas and safe holiday season for you and your family.
12. Penrith Panthers: Mitch Kenny and Soni Luke to effectively replace Apisai Koroisau
One of the biggest losses anywhere in the NRL for 2023 is that of Apisai Koroisau from the Panthers, with the salary cap clamping down hard on the club's ability to maintain a team who have won back-to-back premierships.
That also hinders their ability to sign high-profile talent from outside the club.
But Penrith have a plan - it's a plan which has already driven them to their two premierships and a grand final appearance before that, with the club's junior academy the best in the game.
That was on display with Penrith winning four premierships - the NRL, NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg and SG Ball - this season, but Mitch Kenny and Soni Luke have the biggest shoes to fill anywhere in the competition this coming year given how important Koroisau was to Penrith.
