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.

8. Melbourne Storm: B

2023 gains: Joe Chanย (Catalan Dragons, 2025),ย Eliesa Katoaย (New Zealand Warriors, 2024),ย Aaron Peneย (New Zealand Warriors, 2024),ย Tariq Simsย (St George Illawarra Dragons, 2023)

2023 losses:ย Jesse Bromwichย (The Dolphins),ย Kenneath Bromwichย (The Dolphins),ย Cooper Johnsย (Manly Sea Eagles),ย Felise Kaufusiย (The Dolphins),ย Brandon Smithย (Sydney Roosters),ย Tyson Smoothyย (Brisbane Broncos)

Re-signed: Grant Andersonย (2023),ย Tom Eisenhuthย (2024),ย Jack Howarthย (2027),ย Jahrome Hughesย (2026),ย Dean Ieremiaย (2023),ย George Jenningsย (2023),ย Tui Kamikamicaย (2025),ย Trent Loieroย (2025),ย Alec MacDonaldย (2025),ย Tepai Moeroaย (2023),ย Cameron Munsterย (2027),ย Jayden Nikorimaย (2023),ย Justin Olamย (2026),ย Marion Seveย (2024),ย Reimis Smithย (2024),ย Christian Welchย (2026)

The Storm have lost some clubs veterans, but the depth of the Storm's squad has put them in a good place for 2023.

They have used their money well and reinvested in forwards, with others additionally already in the club to step up into a more permanent starting role in 2023.

The Storm have also re-signed well over a dozen players including Cameron Munster (2027), Jahrome Hughes (2026), Justin Olam (2026) and Christian Welch (2026). The club is well prepared once again for another season of footy and the future.