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.

9. New Zealand Warriors

Ronald Volkman

While we've already seen a glimpse of Volkman in the top grade, there's still plenty more tricks up Ronald's sleeve. There's a reason the Roosters were filthy on letting this kid go.

He's in the mix alongside Shaun Johnson, Te Maire Martin and Luke Metcalf to nab a halves spot for 2023, with both the six and seven jersey wide open. While he's still raw, there's no doubt Volkman is the long-term solution to the Warriors creativity crisis.