With the NRL off-season now in full swing, the attention of the club Rugby League world turns to England's Super League.
A would have joined Catalans in next weekend's ESL Grand Final.
With increased coverage of England's top division seemingly on the way, more Aussie eyes will soon be on the ESL than ever.
With a historic Grand Final on the horizon, the question of "which Super League players could cut it in the NRL" has arisen again.
We've seen plenty of NRL stars head to England and star. We've also seen the likes of Sam Burgess, Gareth Ellis and James Graham go the other way, and become superstars in the NRL.
There is a plethora of talent in the Super League right now. Many of whom should probably be playing in the NRL sooner rather than later.
Below are ten stars I believe would thrive in the NRL competition.
These aren't necessarily the best ten players in the league. I've tried to mix some players the casual NRL fan wouldn't know, in with some obvious choices.
I short listed 22, so if your favourite player missed out, I'm sorry. These are just players I could see making the switch in the near future and thrive in doing so.
3. Tom Johnstone (Catalans)
With a Grand Final appearance still to be completed, the Catalans winger has produced the following in 2023.
A League topping 27 tries, 121 tackle busts and 17 line breaks. All in 26 appearances for the French side.
At 28 he is arguably at his physical peak, and is in-arguably having a career best season.
Previously at Wakefield, Johnstone crossed for 87 tries in his 115 games for Trinity.
At just six foot one, he wouldn't be among the NRL's monster wingers, but would very much be in the Jamayne Isaako mold. Isaako didn't exactly struggle in 2023.
I'm an unashamed fan of the one-time capped English international. I have no doubt a host of NRL clubs would be also.
He's nominated for the Man of Steel (ESL's Dally M) award this season.
