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.
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Jason Saab
The former Dragons winger finally brought his contract saga to a close when he snared a release to Manly.
While Jorge Taufua and Reuben Garrick are the starting wingers, the former has declined across the last two seasons and talks of Garrick being released before Round 1 have been floated. If Tom Trbojevic remains fit, expect Saab on the end of many Turbo cut-out passes.
I predicted this kid to be a regular first-grader 3 years ago.
Yes, on the edge to boot.
Kolomatangi from Souths, that is!