The season is finally here. Transfers for 2023 are all but complete, squads are full and it's time for the on-field action to finally take over again.
Some clubs will be happy with their results, others not so much, and others barely needed to be touched during the most recently completed off-season.
For this list, the grades have been ranked from A+ being perfect business, to E being the worst possible business. Taken into account is the gains and losses for the 2023 season, as well as contract re-signings and holding onto key talent.
14. South Sydney Rabbitohs: C
2023 gains: Terrell Kalo Kalo (2023), Josiah Karapani (2024), Keaon Koloamatangi (2024), Peter Mamouzelos (2024), Blake Taaffe (2023), Leon Te Hau (2024)
2023 losses: Mark Nicholls (The Dolphins), Kodi Nikorima (The Dolphins), Jaxson Paulo (Sydney Roosters)
Re-signed: Michael Chee-Kam (2023), Dean Hawkins (2023), Lachlan Ilias (2025), Ben Lovett (2024), Taane Milne (2024), Shaquai Mitchell (2024), Isaiah Tass (2024), Izaac Thompson (2024)
Not too much action for the bunnies going into 2023. They have a good roster and have made some re-signings, locking up first-team regulars Isaiah Tass (2024), Lachlan Illias (2025) and Taane Milne (2024). The further commitments of also Latrell Mitchell and Dylan Walker until 2027 is great long-term for the Rabbitohs.
