Rugby League positions are so vastly important and more so now in the modern game certain players are position specialists.
Each team lacks in a certain position, a number that could take their team from good to great.
What position does your team need to strengthen in the coming years, or in some cases, right now?
We delve into the missing piece for your team.
Newcastle Knights: Hooker
Newcastle have experimented with their spine over the years and have finally settled on a fullback, five-eighth, and halfback but the elusive hooker position remains one of contention.
Phoenix Crossland has done a job for the Knights since taking the reigns as hooker, but the reality is he is a half.
If the Knights can sign another hooker for 2027, they could go a long way to competing against the top teams.
Crossland will keep doing his job and this is no knock on his solid performance so far, but Knights fans would love another quality hooker to help steer this elite spine into the future.
For the Dolphins I don’t think five eighth is an issue. Nikorima compliments Katoa very well and Averillo will do well when he gets the opportunity. The Dolphins issues are up front.
Saifiti medically retired. Flegler and Gilbert both back but the jury is out on whether they get back to their best. Molo is rocks and Diamonds. Kaufusi is an aging converted back rower. And that is literally it.
For the Sharks, could go through the whole backline as needing backup options.