It's been a long, long four months but finally, the NRL returns to our screens on Thursday night as the pre-season challenge gets the season underway.
While there's $100,000 on the line for the victor of the 18 clubs competing, the key focus for head coaches lies on the budding combinations and individual form within his side, and easing the selection of their Round 1 team.
All 17 NRL clubs will be participating in the challenge, as well as St Helens from the Super League, who'll play the Dragons in the first week before facing Penrith in the second, which doubles as the World Club Challenge.
While the majority of Round 1 sides are all but selected in a coaches mind already, trials always throw spanners in the works as injuries lurk their ugly head while young guns and fringe first-graders put their hand up for a spot in the 17.
While we'll likely see close to 400 players feature across the pre-season challenge, some deserve more attention than others, specifically these ten youngsters.
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2. Terrell Kalo Kalo (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Turning 20 just days after the Charity Shield, Terrell Kalo Kalo may be a lanky looking fullback, however the speedster is deceptively strong and could use the trials as a springboard into a Round 1 spot.
Whilst he predominantly plays at the back, Kalo Kalo can slot into the centres or on the wing, and could use that versatility to push for the right wing spot outside Campbell Graham in the opening round.
Facing Manly and the Dragons in the pre-season challenge, Taane Milne's suspension gives Izaac Thompson favouritism for the vacant spot, but don't be surprised if Terrell puts his hand up.
