Following some standout performances in the first week of the pre-season challenge, a host of rookies have put their hands up for an NRL debut in 2023.
While some youngsters like five-eighth Dion Teaupa shone for South Sydney, his path is blocked by Cody Walker and looks unlikely to earn a first-grade berth, however others have a clear lane to their maiden NRL game.
It's going to be a competitive race for this year's Dally M Rookie of the Year award with so much talent on the verge of being released into the NRL.
There's a strong chance you already know this kid's name.
Compared to Sonny Bill Williams, the hulking centre only just turned 19 in January, and is a red-hot chance of claiming Canterbury's left centre role.
As it stands, recruit Hayze Perham will start at fullback with Josh Addo-Carr and Jacob Kiraz on the wings while Braidon Burns is likely to start at centre alongside Jake Averillo, however Alamoti isn't just knocking on the door, he's banging it down.
The 19-year-old scored a try against Canberra and was a physical presence despite not playing 80. He might not start the first round, but he'll finish the year in the NRL.
This kid is so highly rated, he debuted for Tonga at the World Cup despite undertaking his HSC tests on tour.
Selected as a starting half for their semi-final loss to Samoa, Katoa would've learnt a stack from the tournament regardless of the outcome, and will be hot on Anthony Milford's heels for the No. 6 jersey at the club.
Katoa shone against the Cowboys on Sunday, and while he'll require some time in Queensland Cup, the former Panther is a certainty to earn first-grade honours in 2023.
The 21-year-old speedster has been compared to 'the Foxx' with his sheer pace, and while he only scored two, Alofiana Khan-Pereira could've bagged five with the opportunities he had against Brisbane.
The winger managed to squeeze inside the touch line to score the late-game equaliser, but nearly had an intercept try in the first-half as well several chances near the line in the second.
The Titans finally have depth in their backline, so much so that they're set to bring Jayden Campbell off the bench and Maori All Stars back Patrick Herbert is set to miss out all together.
However, Khan-Pereira is set to start the season on the left wing, and he'll be a household name by Round 27.
A fullback hailing from the Gold Coast system, the Warriors upgraded Taine Tuaupiki to a top 30 deal on the weekend after a stellar showing against the Wests Tigers on Thursday night.
The fullback picked up the Petero Civoniceva medal last year as the Queensland Cup's best and fairest - in his maiden season. The custodian also picked up the rookie of the year gong, unsurprisingly.
Tuaupiki averaged almost 150 metres per game in reserve grade, as well as crossing for 14 tries, 22 try-assists, 105 tackle breaks and 25 line breaks in just 22 games.
Having lost Reece Walsh to Brisbane, don't be surprised if replacement signing Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad shifts to the centres to make room for the young star.
While his name is certainly a mouthful and a half, Gordon Chan Kum Tong will ensure it's one you learn by season's end.
Close to a debut late last season, the young hooker put on a show in the Sea Eagle's narrow win over the Rabbitohs on Friday night, and offers an entirely different playing style to current No. 9 Lachlan Croker.
The rake's running game was on display as he tore through South Sydney's middle third, and may have run directly into Manly's best 17 as the electric Chan Kum Tong made a statement.
The headgear-clad Tallis Duncan started at lock for the Rabbitohs on Friday night, and while he won't be beating Cameron Murray for the No. 13 jersey, a bench spot is well within the forward's reach.
Named after Gordon Tallis due to his family's love for the former St George Illawarra back-rower, Duncan met his namesake post-game, however it certainly won't be the last time the young second-rower catches commentator's eyes.
Still just 20-years-old, Hame Sele's calf injury could push Jai Arrow from an edge into the middle to start the season, and open the door for Duncan to squeeze his way onto the bench.
Running for 127 metres and completing 23 tackles in the middle, Duncan is steeled for the NRL.