The beginning of an NRL season is arguably the best time of the year.

Hope is in the air, whether it be genuine or not.

The chance for every single team to make Finals, even a Grand Final, is there for the taking!

As fans we can all be talked into believing that this is our year. Even though for 16 (soon to be 17) teams, that is not the case.

Today we are here to look forward to 2026. Specifically what your team has to look forward to next year.

These are meant to be light hearted, although truthfull.

With that said, below is the one thing your club has to look forward to in 2026:

9. New Zealand Warriors: Metcalf & Mitch return

The Warriors enjoyed some incredible highs in 2026. Most of them came before season ending injuries to Luke Metcalf and Mitch Barnett.

Both are on track for early season returns meaning the Warriors are ready to re-launch.

Barnett was a monster for club and state prior to his injury while Luke Metcalf was on track to win the Dally M before his season ended.

Welcoming back two stars is good at any stage, especially two linchpins in this Warriors team.

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  1. Simplistic, controversial but enjoyable.
    – Cleary or Moses. I know – Cleary looks good for Penrith because of the rest of the team, and looks unimpressive for SOO because of the rest of the team. One team plays to his strengths, and one does not. I can’t split the two guys because Moses plays for a lesser team, and doesn’t get much SOO opportunity.

    – Newcastle. Untried combinations through the spine. KP will flatter to deceive, as usual.

    – Cronulla. Generation Next won’t get a run in first grade unless a coach crash hospitalises half the first team.

    Manly – I just don’t know what to expect ……