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.
9. Newcastle Knights: Kalyn Ponga to be consistent
The Newcastle Knights' wish for 2023 - apart from climbing the table - is a simple one.
Kalyn Ponga to stay fit, and play club games like he tends to play State of Origin games.
Ponga has struggled to stay on the field for the Knights in recent times, but if they are going to be anywhere near the finals, or even the smallest chance of fixing their woeful attack of the last two years, they needed their headgear-wearing, Western Australian-born fullback to be on the park.
If he is, they stand a chance of an improving attack and being able to keep pace with top sides. If he isn't, then the Knights may be resigned to the bottom of the pile yet again.
