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.

9. New Zealand Warriors – B

2023 gains: Mitch Barnett (Newcastle Knights, 2025), Jackson Ford (St George Illawarra Dragons, 2024), Valingi Kepu (2024), Te Maire Martin (2025), Luke Metcalf (Cronulla Sharks, 2024), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Canberra Raiders, 2025), Marata Niukore (Parramatta Eels, 2026), Demitric Sifakula (2025), Taine Tuaupiki (2023), Dylan Walker (Manly Sea Eagles, 2025), Brayden Wiliame (2024)

2023 losses: Euan Aitken (The Dolphins), Daejarn Asi (Parramatta Eels), Lleyton Finau (released), Jackson Frei (released), Eliesa Katoa (Melbourne Storm), Matthew Lodge (Sydney Roosters), Dunamis Lui (released), Jack Murchie (Parramatta Eels), Ben Murdoch-Masila (St George Illawarra Dragons), Kodi Nikorima (The Dolphins), Aaron Pene (Melbourne Storm), Pride Petterson-Robati, Junior Ratuva (released), Ashley Taylor (retired), Reece Walsh (Brisbane Broncos)

Re-signed: Josh Curran (2024), Wayde Egan (2024), Addin Fonua-Blake (2026), Freddy Lussick (2024), Viliami Vailea (2025)

The Warriors have had lots of business and have the potential to be the surprise package in 2023.

Almost every signing they have made will feature often with Marata Niukore and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad being great additions for the Warriors.

The losses of Reece Walsh will hurt with players such as Kodi Nikorima, Aaron Pene, and Euan Aitken all being big losses for 2023. Josh Curran (2024), Wayde Egan (2024), Addin Fonua-Blake (2026), Freddy Lussick (2024) and Viliami Vailea (2025) have all re-signed and are all important players in different roles for the Warriors.