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 Knights winger made his NRL debut early last year, however the former Huddersfield Giants winger struggled with consistency, spending a lot of time moving between the NRL and the NSW Cup line-up.
Now, Young is set to be selected over Golden Boot winner Tom Makinson on England's right wing, such is the impact his 2022 season has had. The dreadlock-donning outside back is as hard to tackle as he is to catch - the flyer ensuring there is some on a gloomy horizon in the Hunter.
