Players are on leave, presents are being opened, and food is being prepared to be consumed.
But what does your club want under the Christmas tree in 2025?
Here is what's on the wishlist for every team this year.
To all our readers, the Zero Tackle team wishes you a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
North Queensland Cowboys
Reed Mahoney to provide an aggressive edge
The Cowboys were a middling team at times in 2025, and worse than that at others. Their lack of consistency, and lack of results, were alarming, with Todd Payten seemingly under all sorts of pressure now.
While the Cowboys have backed their coach to continue, it's hard to see that continuing if 2026 is a season like the one in 2025.
The biggest change heading into the new year is the arrival of Reed Mahoney, who takes over from Reece Robson.
Robson was strong in 2025, but Mahoney is a totally different player.
The Cowboys really lacked any sort of fearsome edge in 2025, and the hope will be Mahoney can provide it in the new campaign.
That was an enjoyable read Scott, on a Boxing Day morning with a temperature that precludes a dip in the water.
I think you’ve nailed it for most of the clubs, there.
If you get bored future gazing, and fancy a change to “fantasy” mode, how about giving us a column of “the one thing they would do differently, if they had 2025 again….” ?