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.
The most experienced player on this list with 49 NRL matches, but I expect Smith to go to another level as he replaces Suliasi Vunivalu on Melbourne's right flank.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Reimis Smith of the Bulldogs breaks away to score a try during the round 24 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Canterbury Bulldogs at UOW Jubilee Oval on August 26, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
He'll be outside Jahrome Hughes, Felise Kaufusi and Brenko Lee, and I can see Smith near the top of the try-scorers list come September 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!