While some stars begin to wind down their illustrious careers, others are only just kicking off.
Every year, new elite talents of our game are discovered, some rookies biding their time in lower grades, some are in their mid-20s just waiting for their big break.
Regardless of circumstance, every club has at least one teetering on the edge of their chair all pre-season, just waiting for February to come around so they can prove themselves in the trials.
Who will be your club's breakout star of 2023? Let's dive in and have a look.
6. Gold Coast Titans
Erinย Clarkย
Erin Clark has been around since debuting for the Warriors in 2017, however this year will be the one that casual rugby league fans start learning his name. While he's predominantly been a hooker for the majority of his career, expect that to change in 2023.
The signatures of Sam Verrills and Chris Randall this year means Clark's dummy-half service is no longer required, freeing the Samoan international to move into lock, where he's suited in the modern game. Expect a small ball-playing middle like Clark to change the way the Titans play.
