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:
11. Wests Tigers: Footy starts, distractions (hopefully) end
I was tempted to title this entry "it couldn't get any worse" but I'm loathe to tempt fate when it comes to the Tigers.
This off-season has been a horror show for the club and its fans. The sooner Round One comes, the better, for all involved.
The Tigers were headed in the right direction last year. On field at least.
Seeing the likes of Api Koroisau and Jarome Luai run out in the new jersey, it will be a welcome relief for long suffering fans.







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 ……