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.
The former Newcastle Knight was very much a 'meat and potatoes' footballer during his time in the Hunter, he'll take his hit-ups and make his tackles and that's that.
Not under Craig Bellamy's watch.
King started 16 of 25 games this year, featuring in every Storm match as he began the ideal image of consistency in a greener pasture, and looks set to become a key figure in the forward pack after losing both Bromwich brothers and Felise Kaufusi to the Dolphins.
