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.
3. Canterbury Bulldogs: B
2023 gains: Fa'amanu Brown (Wests Tigers, 2023), Brandon Clarke (2023), Andrew Davey (Manly Sea Eagles, 2024), Samuel Hughes (2023), Viliame Kikau (Penrith Panthers, 2026), Reed Mahoney (Parramatta Eels, 2026), Karl Oloapu (2026), Franklin Pele (Cronulla Sharks, 2024), Hayze Perham (Parramatta Eels, 2024), Jacob Preston (2024), Jeral Skelton (2024), Ryan Sutton (Canberra Raiders, 2025)
2023 losses: Corey Allan (Sydney Roosters), Matt Doorey (Parramatta Eels), Matt Dufty (Warrington Wolves), Jack Hetherington (Newcastle Knights), Josh Jackson (retired), Isaac Lumelume (Parramatta Eels), Jeremy Marshall-King (The Dolphins), Brent Naden (Wests Tigers), Aaron Schoupp (Gold Coast Titans), Ava Seumanufagai (Leigh Leopards), Joe Stimson (Gold Coast Titans), Paul Vaughan (Warrington Wolves), Brandon Wakeham (Wests Tigers)
Re-signed: Declan Casey (2023), Raymond Faitala-Mariner (2025), Max King (2024), Jacob Kiraz (2024), Jackson Topine (2024)
One of the biggest overhauls of a club's roster in recent history has been the current Bulldogs team.
Many gains and losses will change the whole look of the side.
A lot of dead wood has been moved along with key new singings of the returning Reed Mahoney and Penrith star Viliame Kikau set to bolster the side.
The former Shark Franklin Pele is someone to keep an eye on as he has potential to have a breakout season. The side is in a much better position to keep building chemistry in 2023.
