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.
8. Melbourne Storm
Another Melbourne half managed by Braith Anasta, Jonah Pezet finally made headlines in 2022 after a dominant display for the U19 New South Wales Blues side, producing four try-assists as he finally announced himself.
Formerly in the Newcastle system, Pezet has spent a few years in Victoria learning under Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes, and looks set to finally be their Origin and injury cover after Cooper Johns departed. One for the future.
Jonah Pezet has been selected in the City U18s team to play Country on Saturday May 15 at Bankwest Stadium. pic.twitter.com/bTcOrOCtHz
— Melbourne Storm (@storm) May 4, 2021
