The season is finally here. Transfers for 2023 are all but complete, squads are full and it's time for the on-field action to finally take over again.
Some clubs will be happy with their results, others not so much, and others barely needed to be touched during the most recently completed off-season.
For this list, the grades have been ranked from A+ being perfect business, to E being the worst possible business. Taken into account is the gains and losses for the 2023 season, as well as contract re-signings and holding onto key talent.
14. South Sydney Rabbitohs: C
2023 gains: Terrell Kalo Kaloย (2023),ย Josiah Karapaniย (2024),ย Keaon Koloamatangiย (2024),ย Peter Mamouzelosย (2024),ย Blake Taaffeย (2023),ย Leon Te Hauย (2024)
2023 losses:ย Mark Nichollsย (The Dolphins),ย Kodi Nikorimaย (The Dolphins),ย Jaxson Pauloย (Sydney Roosters)
Re-signed:ย Michael Chee-Kamย (2023),ย Dean Hawkinsย (2023),ย Lachlan Iliasย (2025),ย Ben Lovettย (2024),ย Taane Milneย (2024),ย Shaquai Mitchellย (2024),ย Isaiah Tassย (2024),ย Izaac Thompsonย (2024)
Not too much action for the bunnies going into 2023. They have a good roster and have made some re-signings, locking up first-team regulars Isaiah Tass (2024), Lachlan Illias (2025) and Taane Milne (2024). The further commitments of also Latrell Mitchell and Dylan Walker until 2027 is great long-term for the Rabbitohs.
