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.
Let's start with a player who I simply cannot believe has not yet made the move to the NRL in Tommy Makinson.
Makinson was linked with a move to the game's premier competition for as long as I can remember. He won the Golden Boot award in 2018 and it seemed a matter of when, not if.
If the near 300 game try-scoring freak is to make the move, it would need to be quickly, being he'll be 32 year's of age by the time Round One rolls around for 2024.
Unfortunately it feels as though we will never see the nine time capped English flyer in the NRL, but if he were to make a quick decision, he would become an immediate star.
171 tries and 239 goals in his 292 games for multiple time ESL champions St Helens, makes for magnificent readying.
He would walk into a host of NRL sides. If a title contender is looking for a final piece of the puzzle out wide, Tommy could very well be that piece.
Again, unfortunately it looks as though Makinson's time as a potential NRL player has passed, however it would be criminal to leave him off this list.
From an elder statesman and internationally known star to a player at the peak of his powers, yet still with his best footy ahead of him.
Wigan's charge to the ESL Minor Premiership, and potential Grand Final, has come about, in no small part to their young halfback in Harry Smith.
Smith, at 23 year's of age, is 80 games into his Rugby League career, seems to be getting better and better as the years go on.
He was magnificent in 2022's Challenge Cup Final, crossing for a try and then setting up what was ultimately the title winning try.
Scoring 22 points on his international debut earlier this season, it's a fair bet to expect his name to be added to Shaun Wane's squad for the upcoming Tongan tests.
With a number of NRL opportunities in the six or seven up for grabs, I have no doubt Smith would be in the sights of multiple clubs should he be open to the switch.
If the Dragons are looking to rebuild around a young half, Harry Smith could very much be their man.
If the Sharks decide their current options aren't going to cut it in partnering Nicho Hynes, Smith at seven could prove to be a magnificent foil for Hynes at six.
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.
Tom Amone is the first player here with NRL experience - just under 20 games at the Bunnies and then the Tigers.
Amone could return to the NRL next season and become a big star in the middle of the pack at multiple clubs.
Just two weeks ago he ran for over 200 metres against the Minor Premiers, Wigan.
At just 26 year's of age, it's a matter of when other than if Amone returns to the NRL competition.
At 181cm and weighing in over 110 kilos, Amone is a monster. One who run and tackles for fun.
He played a big part on Leigh's rise to an ESL Finals appearance and Challenge Cup win.
I expect Amone to add to his 17 NRL appearances before too long.
If you told me I had to put my life-savings on one player making the move and starring right off the bat, I'm choosing Jack Welsby every day of the week.
The 22 year-old St Helens megastar would be the hottest player on the market on both sides of the world should he decide to move on. Not that St Helens would consider letting him leave.
Welsby made his international debut in the delayed 2021 World Cup. Fair to say he has many, many more England caps in front of him.
He is the favourite to win this year's Man of Steel award.
The Roosters were supposedly linked to Welsby earlier this season. It would not shock me to hear his name come up during the off-season.
I'm willing to say, right now, that Welsby will be in the NRL within the next few seasons, and he will absolutely thrive.
A familiar name for Rugby League fans, 24 year-old Smith is a weapon second rower for the Leeds Rhinos. He could very easily make the switch anytime.
If he can tighten up his defense, the sky is the limit.
Smith has a lone appearance for the England Knights, but I believe he has higher honours in his near future.
There are a host of NRL teams screaming out for young talent in the second row. Smith's name would surely be on the scouting sheets, should he ever mention wanting to shift.
The 25 year-old back rower was a rare standout in an otherwise dire side from the FC side of Hull.
Five errors in 24 games is a brilliant stat in any circumstance, let alone one where his side seemed allergic to holding the ball at times.
Despite being just a tad over 8o kilos, Cator plays well beyond his size.
He has routinely been among FC's best, and would surely be up to any NRL switch.
With his best footy ahead of him, I guarantee a target would be on him if he were to indicate he were looking beyond the city of Hull.
29 year-old Catalans second rower Mike McMeeken has been incredible for the Grand Finalists in 2023.
Like with others approaching 30 on this list, the move would have to come soon, but McMeeken is supremely placed to star should he put his hand up.
At just under two metres tall and north of 100 kilos, McMeeken is a tough proposition for any defense.
Off-contract at the end of 2024, there would be a few clubs in the market for the then 30 year-old talent.
The 25 year-old giant prop has been a huge part of setting the platform for St Helens brilliant, trophy filled run.
With 142 ESL games under his belt, he's highly experienced for his age and has all the tools to make the switch right away.
With St Helens golden run, somewhat, coming to an end, the time to strike might be now for NRL clubs looking for new talent.
With the Dogs losing Luke Thompson and Tevita Pangai Jr, they could well replace one right away with another English forward.
They wouldn't be the only team in for his services should they become available.
O'Connor recently signed a three year extension with Leeds, so this is purely hypothetical.
That said, I could see the young second rower turn hooker, making the switch at some stage. Successfully too.
He has been tremendous for the Leeds Rhinos across the past two seasons.
A tackling machine and supremely clever rake, O'Connor would be a brilliant recruit for numerous sides.
There are three of four NRL squads who are crying out for an option at number nine and O'Connor fits the bill to a tee.