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.

2. TV Deal

Following Greenberg's departure, V'landys set his sights on the major financial move of the season -ย  revising the code's television deal.

In mid-May, V'Landys and the ARLC rubber-stamped a deal with TV partners Nine and Fox worth in the vicinity of $2 billion.

This move not only meant that fans could continue enjoying the product in the same fashion that they had for years prior, but it in turn also saved the league from bankruptcy.

In addition, the deal allowed for the vulnerable clubs to be wrapped in a financial security blanket, as well ensuring the viability of the much talked about May 28 restart date.