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.
16. Sydney Roosters: A
2023 gains: Corey Allanย (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 2023),ย Tuku Hau Tapuhaย (2023),ย Terrell Mayย (2024),ย Jaxson Pauloย (South Sydney Rabbitohs, 2024),ย Brandon Smithย (Melbourne Storm, 2025),ย Robert Toiaย (2025),ย Jake Turpinย (Brisbane Broncos, 2023),ย Naufahu Whyteย (2024),ย Siua Wongย (2024)
2023 losses:ย Renouf Atoniย (Wakefield Trinity),ย Adam Keighranย (Catalan Dragons),ย Lachlan Lamย (Leigh Leopards),ย Freddy Lussickย (New Zealand Warriors),ย Kevin Naiqamaย (Huddersfield Giants),ย Daniel Suluka-Fifitaย (South Sydney Rabbitohs),ย Siosiua Taukeiahoย (Catalan Dragons),ย Sam Verrillsย (Gold Coast Titans),ย Ronald Volkmanย (New Zealand Warriors)
Re-signed:ย Angus Crichtonย (2024),ย Joseph Manuย (2024)
The Roosters have a potential title-winning roster for 2023 with Brandon Smith being arguably the biggest new signing for any NRL team going into 2023.
The Roosters have also not lost any major players and have added some good depth to the side, replacing many of their outgoings. The re-signings of Angus Crichton and Joseph Manu until 2024 put Roosters as contenders and in the โA' grade.
