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.
St George Illawarra Dragons
Learn how to win close games
2025 was a disappointing season on so many levels for the Red V. They struggled from start to finish, really, but lost ten games by less than ten points, including three by a single point.
That really is unheard of, and Shane Flanagan's side need to learn how to win close games.
Even picking up the chocolates in half of those games would have been enough to be in the mix for the finals.
Daniel Atkinson's arrival, another year of experience for their youngsters, and the ongoing work of Damien Cook, Valentine Holmes and Clint Gutherson will be enough to convince them they have what it takes to compete higher up the table.
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….” ?