The off-season may have just officially started, but rugby league fans are already looking towards 2025.
The highly anticipated NRL draw has just dropped, meaning fans of every team are now mapping out their calendars, booking their trips and getting in their predictions.
I'll leave the strength of draw breakdowns to others, instead today focusing on playing hype man.
As a lover of the greatest game of all, all (almost) rugby league fixtures are must-watch. That said, some stand out above the rest.
Obviously this is an opinion piece and not a prediction on the ten best games for next year. Let us know which games you are most looking forward to.
Below are the top 10 fixtures to look forward to in 2025:
9Parramatta Eels vs St George Illawarra Dragons (Round 5)
The King returns!
Personally, I'm looking forward to seeing what both of these new-look teams can produce in the new year, but let's be real here: the story is all about Clint Gutherson.
King Gutho reigned over the Eels fan base for many, many years prior to his shocking move to the Dragons.
We'll only have to wait until Round Five with the fixture kicking off a fun Super Saturday of action.
I never thought I'd see the day that Clint Gutherson would be booed at Parra stadium, but set your watches. It could happen on this very day!
Bronx v Bunnies for me. Which of the underperformers will come good ? Unfortunately, round 10 is a bit late. We should have found out before then which is a pretender and which is a contender.