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.

16. Sydney Roosters: A

2023 gains: Corey Allan (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 2023), Tuku Hau Tapuha (2023), Terrell May (2024), Jaxson Paulo (South Sydney Rabbitohs, 2024), Brandon Smith (Melbourne Storm, 2025), Robert Toia (2025), Jake Turpin (Brisbane Broncos, 2023), Naufahu Whyte (2024), Siua Wong (2024)

2023 losses: Renouf Atoni (Wakefield Trinity), Adam Keighran (Catalan Dragons), Lachlan Lam (Leigh Leopards), Freddy Lussick (New Zealand Warriors), Kevin Naiqama (Huddersfield Giants), Daniel Suluka-Fifita (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Siosiua Taukeiaho (Catalan Dragons), Sam Verrills (Gold Coast Titans), Ronald Volkman (New Zealand Warriors)

Re-signed: Angus Crichton (2024), Joseph Manu (2024)

The Roosters have a potential title-winning roster for 2023 with Brandon Smith being arguably the biggest new signing for any NRL team going into 2023.

The Roosters have also not lost any major players and have added some good depth to the side, replacing many of their outgoings. The re-signings of Angus Crichton and Joseph Manu until 2024 put Roosters as contenders and in the ‘A' grade.