Finally, the 2022 NRL draw is out. After an ever so slight delay, the fixtures were released this morning at 11am.
Like many others, I have already planned my away trips, secured my season tickets and am clock-watching for Round 1.
For a league fan such as myself every game is a must-watch. That said, some games stick out more than others.
Below are the ten that have me most excited and shape as can't miss matchups.
9. Round 2: Cronulla Sharks vs Parramatta Eels
Saturday, March 19 - 5:30pm (at PointsBet Stadium, Cronulla
Sentimentally, this is the game I'm most looking forward to. On the surface, yeah not the most exciting of fixtures for the general fan but for Sharks fans, it's one they have been waiting for.
The Sharks, for the first time in two seasons, will run out onto their true home ground, PointsBet Stadium.
The shift to Kogarah was successful in terms of results, but the crowd numbers, albeit during a very uncertain time, were lower than hoped.
With a capped capacity and a huge membership rollout, I expect a full house to watch the new era of the Sharks run out to face a very difficult fixture against the Eels.
