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.
15. St George Illawarra Dragons
An unknown prop hailing from the Northern Pride, this front-rower is going to be catching a few fans double-taking in 2023. Turning 27 midway through the season, Lui-Toso is a late bloomer, but it's better late than never.
The Red V has a really underwhelming front-row rotation this season, meaning it only takes a few bad games through the middle for Anthony Griffin to call-up the journeyman.
"There's no opportunity unless I put in the hard work. I'm just focused on working hard and earning my spot." - Nick Lui-Toso on arriving at the Dragons 🐉 #redv pic.twitter.com/YGtwx1dah0
— St George Illawarra Dragons (@NRL_Dragons) December 8, 2022
