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.
Before Round 1 kicked off, Kris seemed the odd-man out. Battling it out with Matt Timoko, Jarrod Croker, Harley Smith-Shields, Semi Valemi and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad for a centre spot, Kris impressed as he managed 14 tries in 20 games this season.
Averaging a tick over 100 metres a game this season, Kris has rightfully earned his place in New Zealand's World Cup squad, scoring a first-half hat-trick in the Kiwi's warm-up match against Leeds.
