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.

6. Penrith's streak

The Panthers' winning streak of 17 may have been broken just six points short of a Premiership ring, but what a ride it was.

From Round 6 until the big dance, Penrith swept all before them. To really highlight the magnitude of this achievement it needs to be noted that this streak ran across five calendar months and was ended just two shy of the all-time record of 19 wins by the 1975 Sydney Roosters.

Despite failing to take home the ultimate prize, you can expect Ivan Cleary and his Panther cubs to be back in contention for the top gong next year.

Because as they say, sometimes you have to lose one to win one.