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.
Cronulla Sharks
Jackson Ferris
We saw a mere tease of what Ferris can do in his debut against Brisbane last year, scoring a try, breaking the line twice and running 114 metres in just 66 minutes before a PCL injury cruelled his night.
WINDBACK WEDNESDAY | JACKSON FERRIS
Jackson Ferris enjoyed a memorable first-grade debut on Friday night and it wasn't long ago when he was the hero in the 2019 #NRL State Championship for @newtownrlfc 🔥
📝https://t.co/BBPRDBNdsw pic.twitter.com/ccXMsZ5diW
— Canterbury Cup NSW (@CanterburyCup) August 5, 2020
Josh Dugan and Jesse Ramien are the touted centre pairing, but with the duo missing seven games between them in 2020, expect to see plenty more of Jackson Ferris next year.
























I predicted this kid to be a regular first-grader 3 years ago.
Yes, on the edge to boot.
Kolomatangi from Souths, that is!