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.
4. Cronulla Sharks: C+
2023 gains: Daniel Atkinsonย (2023),ย Max Bradburyย (2024),ย Oregon Kaufusiย (Parramatta Eels, 2025),ย Sam Stonestreetย (2023),ย Siteni Taukamoย (2024)
2023 losses: Andrew Fifitaย (retired),ย Luke Metcalfย (New Zealand Warriors),ย Lachlan Millerย (Newcastle Knights),ย Franklin Peleย (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs),ย Aiden Tolmanย (retired)
Re-signed:ย Jayden Berrellย (2023),ย Blayke Braileyย (2026),ย Jesse Colquhounย (2024),ย Kade Dykesย (2024),ย Wade Grahamย (2023),ย Braden Hamlin-Ueleย (2024),ย Thomas Hazeltonย (2025),ย Mawene Hirotiย (2023),ย Royce Huntย (2024),ย Kayal Iroย (2024),ย Matt Moylanย (2024),ย Ronaldo Mulitaloย (2025),ย Briton Nikoraย (2025),ย Jack Williamsย (2024)
A pretty quiet one for Cronulla who had a great 2022 and have a great team for 2023. The addition of Oregon Kaufusi will be a great option off the bench and someone very capable of slotting into the starting line-up.
The Sharks have also made some key re-signings, with the likes of Blayke Brailey (2026), Matt Moylan (2024), and Ronaldo Mulitalo (2025) extending their stay and have no major outgoings.
