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.
15. St George Illawarra Dragons: C
2023 gains: Jacob Liddle (Wests Tigers, 2023), Nick Lui-Toso (2023), Ben Murdoch-Masila (New Zealand Warriors, 2024), Zane Musgrove (Wests Tigers, 2024), Paul Turner (Gold Coast Titans, 2024)
2023 losses: Daniel Alvaro (Toulouse Olympique), George Burgess (retired), Poasa Faamausili (The Dolphins), Jackson Ford (New Zealand Warriors), Jack Gosiewski (North Queensland Cowboys), Andrew McCullough (retired), Josh McGuire (Warrington Wolves), Tariq Sims (Melbourne Storm)
Re-signed: Talatau Amone (2024), Jack Bird (2025), Billy Burns (2023), Mathew Feagai (2024), Max Feagai (2024), Ben Hunt (2025), Jaiyden Hunt (2024), Blake Lawrie (2026), Tautau Moga (2023), Michael Molo (2024), Jayden Sullivan (2025)
The Dragons could be in for a hard 2023 despite re-signing their main man Ben Hunt. The Dragons have lost a few forwards particularly which could hurt their chances in 2023. But they have made some additions with Jacob Liddle being a good addition and will be the new option at hooker.
The Dragons have some good re-signings, with Talatau Amone (2024), Jack Bird (2025), Billy Burns (2023), Mathew Feagai (2024), Max Feagai (2024), Ben Hunt (2025), Jaiyden Hunt (2024), Blake Lawrie (2023), Tautau Moga (2023), Michael Molo (2024), and Jayden Sullivan (2025) the full list of re-signings for 2023.
