Each year in the NRL there are a number of superstars we expect to dominate the competition. However new players we don’t expect, always stand up and light up the premiership.

Whether though a transfer, return from injury or just a new lease on life, these 10 men defied most viewers’ expectations in 2017.

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Cameron McInnes

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Cameron McInnes of the Dragons in action during the round 19 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the St George Illawarra Dragons at GIO Stadium on July 14, 2017 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

A fringe first grader at the South Sydney, Cameron McInnes played 39 games for the Rabbitohs before moving to the Dragons in 2017. 

The hooker has been an incredible buy for the Saints, who scrapped long term No. 9 Mitch Rein after a horror 2016.

McInnes currently leads the tackles for the competition with more than 1050 and has played more minutes than anyone else in the NRL this season.

This much-improved star has shined since he made the switch to the Red V and could be in the NSW Origin conversation next year.

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