The 2023 season now seems like it ended many, many months ago.
With a large number of players returning to pre-season training, attention has quickly and firmly turned to the 2024 campaign.
With a new season comes new hope, new opportunities and most importantly of all, new recruits!
Today I'm going to rank the ins, outs and re-signings of each of the clubs who played Finals footy in 2023.
Of course some of the top sides don't need to undertake a big recruitment spree, focusing instead on retention, while others need a few changes to take that next step.
Not every player will be mentioned, just the ones I see making an impact.
1. Penrith Panthers
Major is: Daine Laurie
Major outs: Jack Cogger, Stephen Crichton, Spencer Leniu
Re-signed: Dylan Edwards, Moses Leota, Soni Luke Liam Martin, Lindsay Smith, Scott Sorensen, Brian To'o, Isaah Yeo
Let's be honest here. The Panthers had little to no need to recruit.
For two seasons in a row now they've lost stars only to replace them and continue winning.
Stephen Crichton is a monster loss, and will surely be felt early on, but they'll replace him.
Spencer Leniu is a big star. His impact off the bench ensured the Panthers lost nothing when their two starting big men came off for a rest. He'll be replaced.
Jack Cogger played a magnificent role in 2023 but the incoming Daine Laurie will replace him.
Penrith managed to hold off a host of sides to retain the likes of Edwards, Leota, Smith, Sorenson, To'o and Yeo.
Some Panthers fans will be unhappy with the grade. On the genuine balance, they didn't come anywhere near replacing what they lost, but since when has that mattered for this Panthers outfit?
They'll be more than fine, no matter who they lose in the future.
Grade: C
