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.
South Sydney Rabbitohs
No injuries
This is a simple one really.
The Rabbitohs were the most injured team in 2026. They had to reach down to the bottom of their squad and beyond to fill a team some weeks.
They unearthed some talent, for sure, but spending so much time without so many of their big guns, led by Cameron Murray was never going to be a simple task.
As it turned out it was more than a simple bridge too far, and the Rabbitohs were locked to the bottom reaches of the table.
They are far better than that though, and if they stay fit, it would be a surprise to see the results indicate anything other than an upwards trajectory in 2026.
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….” ?