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.

3. Round 10: Melbourne Storm vs Penrith Panthers

Saturday, May 14 - 7:45pm (at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)

The headline act for the headline round of fixtures. The Storm and the Panthers, the preliminary final rematch, takes place in front of a sold-out Suncorp Stadium.

The game many expected to be the grand final in 2021, the second such grand final in succession, fell a week early and ended in a shock result.

Melbourne were crushed after losing that game and, despite claims to the contrary, you just know Craig Bellamy is already plotting his revenge.

Every game on Magic Round is played with a little more excitement than usual. As if this game needed it!