One of my favourite aspects of every new season are the seeing which players will make their debut and hit the ground running.
Last year we saw Jacob Preston provide hope to an entire fanbase.
We saw Sunia Turuva emerge as the Rookie of the Year after being called in to replace Tyrone May after a season-ending injury looked like it may weaken the Penrith backline.
Jahream Bula showed signs of possessing talent that could be a major contributing factor in his side finally ending a decade long finals drought.
Who will step up in 2024 and provide similar stories?
Below is a look at 10 rookies I would certainly be keeping an eye on in 2024.
Of course I can't name all the players I believe will mak their debut. Nor can I promise the ten below even will. They're just players I expect to make a big impact, one way or another in the coming season.
Please note: To qualify for this list you need to have played five games or less in the top grade. So the likes of Tallis Duncan and Tom Jenkins won't appear.
Super League players won't be considered, if they've played more than five games in the Super League.
With that said, below are ten of the best rookies to look out for in 2024:
8. Tyrone Munro (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Tyrone Munro's name was already on my Round One Rabbitohs sign but the horror injury to Campbell Graham pretty much confirms it now.
Munro hit the ground running in 2023 scoring three tries in his three appearances. At only 19 year's of age he is very raw but very talented.
The NRL off-season would have done his well and the major knock on him was his sleight frame. Being 18 at the time, that's no criticism, just factual.
Souths have a long and illustrious history of try-scoring wingers. Given the brief glimpse we've had so far, Munro looks ready to continue that.
Given the events of recent days, I believe he'll be running out in Vegas in a few weeks time. He has the chance to nail down that wing spot and has all the ability to do just that.
