We spend the off-season yammering away about the stars of our game and their potential contract moves and off-field dramas, but now is the time that the unknowns of each NRL roster are ploughing through pre-season, working their butts off to ensure that the next season is their year.
And while not all make it, we are blessed with a host of breakout talents year after year, youngsters ready to make their mark and begin their rugby league career as others draw close, and the cycle goes on.
Every club has their own stars ready to make a name for themselves, and here's each club's star on the rise ahead of the 2021 season.
North Queensland Cowboys
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
This guy has produced enough highlights across the Perth Nines and his debut season alone, but 2021 will be the year he becomes a consistent threat.
Hamiso has spoken out about his desire to play in the centres for the Cowboys this year, and he could absolutely star there.
He has the pace to beat his defender and create the overlap, and the passing game to put his winger in a great position. Sky is the limit for 'the Hammer'.
I predicted this kid to be a regular first-grader 3 years ago.
Yes, on the edge to boot.
Kolomatangi from Souths, that is!