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.
16. Sydney Roosters
While there were whispers that Terrell would join brother Taylan at Penrith, the third May brother has remained at the Roosters and is chasing an extended first-grade opportunity after the departure of Siosiua Taukeiaho for the Super League.
His braided ratstail stands out a mile away, as does his hulking frame, and could shape as a bench weapon for the tricolours this season. Especially as Jared Warea-Hargreaves enters his final NRL season, a breakout season for May will set him up for even greater chances in 2024.
