Although we’re now ‘only’ less than two months away from the NRL season, it still seems like an eternity for those of us who live and breathe rugby league.

Right now I am looking forward to anything involving a ball that isn’t round being broadcast on my screen. No this is not a shot at soccer, or cricket, both of which I am huge fans, but to put it bluntly, I miss my rugby league.

Below are ten of the rugby league themed moments I am looking forward to in 2017.

22. Potential Signing Sprees

Parramatta to hunt Broncos half
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Ben Hunt of the Broncos passes the ball during the round two NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the New Zealand Warriors at Suncorp Stadium on March 11, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

I usually hate the distraction of off contracted talent dominating the headlines, however, given the insane amount of talent off contract for 2018 and beyond, this should be a fun recruitment merry go round.

Newcastle is cashed up and looking to quickly overhaul their roster, the Sharks will need to find replacements for Lewis and Gallen, South Sydney will be looking to put their final touches to complete a squad ready for another title tilt.

Click here for a full list of the off contract talent, to be headlined by the likes of Ben Hunt, Jordan Rapana, Jack Bird, Ryan James, Tohu Harris, Dane Gagai, Jason Taumalolo, Josh Dugan and James Tedesco.