While some stars begin to wind down their illustrious careers, others are only just kicking off.

Every year, new elite talents of our game are discovered, some rookies biding their time in lower grades, some are in their mid-20s just waiting for their big break.

Regardless of circumstance, every club has at least one teetering on the edge of their chair all pre-season, just waiting for February to come around so they can prove themselves in the trials.

Who will be your club's breakout star of 2023? Let's dive in and have a look.

13. Penrith Panthers

Soni Luke

While Sunia Turuva is the name on everyone's lips after the World Cup, Soni Luke is set for a lot more regular first-grade in 2023.

The 26 year-old hooker made his NRL debut early last season, running out for four appearances in first-grade, however that number could more than quadruple this year. Mitch Kenny will take the vacant No. 9 jersey after Apisai Koroisai's departure, opening the door for Luke on the bench.

He's more similar to Api than Kenny, expect his minutes to increase as the season goes on.