Who would have thought that when the 2020 fixture was released that this was how the year would have ended up?

Teams in hubs. A halfback banned for a dance video. A coach sidelined for grabbing dinner. The Warriors calling Tamworth and not Auckland home.

Due to arrival of an unforeseen and, as of yet, untameable virus, the game, like the rest of the world, was forced to make compromises.

With these changes came a fresh batch of terms to enter the Rugby League lexicon, as well as the array of previously unthought of headlines that appeared on mastheads everywhere.

So despite a season that provided challenges for everyone involved in the game, it has also supplied many moments (both good and bad) that will live long in our memories.

Here are the top 10 headlines from a season unlike any before it.

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1. Project Apollo

Critics said it couldn't be done and cynics scoffed at the prospect. Even the most optimistic Rugby League fans thought Peter V'landys needed his head checked after announcing the game would be back on May 28th.

With the aid of an eight person โ€˜innovations committee' headed by Wayne Pearce, V'landys and company delivered on their promise after a countless hours of risk assessments, brainstorms and hypothesising.

The seismic magnitude of the achievement will doubtlessly make for both a best seller and a fantastic documentary series, but also something that all Rugby League fans should feel proud of.

The only question that remains is just where they'll place the statue of Peter's bronzed likeness.

I'm sure I speak for all League fans when I say thank you, Peter. You're simply V'best.

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