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.
8. Melbourne Storm: B
2023 gains: Joe Chan (Catalan Dragons, 2025), Eliesa Katoa (New Zealand Warriors, 2024), Aaron Pene (New Zealand Warriors, 2024), Tariq Sims (St George Illawarra Dragons, 2023)
2023 losses: Jesse Bromwich (The Dolphins), Kenneath Bromwich (The Dolphins), Cooper Johns (Manly Sea Eagles), Felise Kaufusi (The Dolphins), Brandon Smith (Sydney Roosters), Tyson Smoothy (Brisbane Broncos)
Re-signed: Grant Anderson (2023), Tom Eisenhuth (2024), Jack Howarth (2027), Jahrome Hughes (2026), Dean Ieremia (2023), George Jennings (2023), Tui Kamikamica (2025), Trent Loiero (2025), Alec MacDonald (2025), Tepai Moeroa (2023), Cameron Munster (2027), Jayden Nikorima (2023), Justin Olam (2026), Marion Seve (2024), Reimis Smith (2024), Christian Welch (2026)
The Storm have lost some clubs veterans, but the depth of the Storm's squad has put them in a good place for 2023.
They have used their money well and reinvested in forwards, with others additionally already in the club to step up into a more permanent starting role in 2023.
The Storm have also re-signed well over a dozen players including Cameron Munster (2027), Jahrome Hughes (2026), Justin Olam (2026) and Christian Welch (2026). The club is well prepared once again for another season of footy and the future.
