Just like the teams they play for, every year players move forward, and some move backwards.
Whether it be their form, their ladder position, every season is a year of fluctuations. So while some players reach the end of the line or hit a rough form patch, others breakout and enjoy career-best years, catch the eyes of fans and coaches alike.
While some sides struggled, even the worst sides had players on the up, whether it be a rookie growing into themselves, or an established star reaching a new level, every club had a player that got better this season.
It's hard to find a worthy candidate in Penriths' line-up because firstly, it rarely changes, and secondly, they're all so good already.
Henceforth, it has to be Clive Churchill Medallist Dylan Edwards, right? The custodian is one of the most consistent players in the NRL, taking the fearless hit-ups and always in position, the fullback is so underrated.
Some fans questioned whether he was a Top Ten fullback last season despite winning the premiership, now people are blowing up that he missed Kangaroos selection. What a year can do.
