Christmas is here, and for a brief moment, the NRL world will slow down to take in the holiday period and festive season.
But with salary cap and collective bargaining agreement discussions continuing, clubs still not having full rosters for the 2023 campaign, and over 190 players remaining off-contract at the end of the season ahead, it won't stay slow for long.
Teams will be back training and making final preparations for the new season before long, and every club in the competition needs a visit from the big guy in the red suit this morning to deliver a shower of magic for the new season.
Here is what your club needs for 2023.
On behalf of the entire Zero Tackle team, I'd like to wish all our readers a very merry Christmas and safe holiday season for you and your family.
8. New Zealand Warriors: Turn home games into a fortress
At long last, the New Zealand Warriors will get to play a full season at home.
It will mean they spend longer on a plane than any other team in 2023 by a substantial amount, but they have the advantage of playing games in Auckland again, something they haven't had since before COVID.
That advantage, when the club is at their best, is worth its weight in gold.
But the Warriors need to make it so. It's something they have struggled with at various points over their run, but with a real appetite for footy in New Zealand right now, the future of the club could hinge on a strong 2023 at home, even if they are unable to replicate that on the road.
Any chance of making the finals likely needs at least ten wins at home as well.
