THE MEN WHO WILL DEFINE EACH NRL CLUB’S 2024

The Broncos are once again a serious contender, but they depend on Reynolds and his aging 33-year-old physique to remain healthy. Despite suffering from a groin injury and having a rough night, his worth was evident in the Broncos’ loss in the grand final.

As the only member of the Raiders’ spine with proof, Fogarty is under intense pressure in Canberra. Zac Woolford and Kaeo Weekes may join him in important roles, but the No. 1 jersey is still up for grabs.

In recent years, Belmore has welcomed a large number of well-known recruits who fell short of expectations. Crichton, a three-time premiership winner, needs to reverse that trend urgently for Cameron Ciraldo to have a chance at fullback.

The Sharks will have the muscle of Addin Fonua-Blake in 2025, but they urgently need to add some size to their middle. Hunt and Hamlin-Uele can provide that, and the Sharks need their relentless aggression.

There is no better addition than Flegler, and the Dolphins’ depth concerns from the previous season are gradually being addressed. had a stellar season at Brisbane the previous year, and he’ll be counted on to guide Jesse Bromwich and Tom Gilbert in the middle.

Due to injury, the Titans did not have him on the field much last season, but they are in dire need of his spark in a spine that is lacking in x-factor. With Brimson, Des Hasler—who is known for unleashing attacking fullbacks—must do just that.

Josh Schuster and Luke Brooks are expected to have strong seasons, but if Trbojevic isn’t well, it won’t matter much. was beginning to get traction before to the pectoral tear he sustained last year, and Manly advanced to the preliminary finals during his lone healthy season in the previous four.

Headlines a number of elite players that, in order for the Storm to advance farther in 2024, must get back to their peak in Melbourne. The kind of results Munster has brought in for Queensland in recent seasons is what the Storm need.

Is he able to support it? Ponga led the Knights to the semi-finals and had one of the greatest seasons in Newcastle history at the end of the previous campaign. However, that form needs to become the standard for the Knights’ No. 1 and not an anomaly.

Dearden performed admirably in 2023, but when he fell short of the tremendous heights of the year before, his situation epitomized the Cowboys’. The halfback is one of few players who must get back to their 2022 level of play.

Anticipated to receive the No. 9 jersey after Josh Hodgson retires due to injury. The 24-year-old has a significant role to play as Parramatta looks to make a run at the finals after displaying promise in his debut campaign.

Can he carry on after informing the Panthers that 2024 will be his final season with the team? Penrith’s quest for a “four-peat” will rely heavily on Luai’s inventiveness, as Stephen Crichton’s danger on the left side is no longer present.

According to Shane Flanagan, his son is not under the same strain as he was when the playmaker joined Canterbury and the Sydney Roosters. However, since Talatau Amone deregistered, Kyle will be the one to wear number six.

Can he make up with the Rabbitohs after their 2023 surrender? More than anything, Demetriou needs a happy playing and coaching group following the dramas of the previous season. He needs Latrell Mitchell to be healthy and Lachlan Ilias to play to his full capacity in the halves.

Had a wild ride in 2023 due to an injury that forced him back to reserve grade, but he bounced back to win a finals match. In 2024, the Roosters need to see a combination of Walker’s past brilliance and experience.

Despite the hoopla around the Warriors’ 2023 attack and Shaun Johnson’s comeback, Fonua-Blake’s strength was the foundation for their run to the semifinals. At season’s end, he will depart, but the Warriors need him to be content and maintain his form from the previous campaign.

Marshall is the sixth coach to attempt to lead the Tigers back to the championship game. The arrival of Jarome Luai in 2025 will be the subject of much attention from the outside, but the type of club the playmaker joins will depend on how things start under Marshall.