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Many predicted the Panthers to slide down the ladder in 2021 given the departures of experienced men James Tamou, Zane Tetevano and Josh Mansour in the off-season. However, a 12-game winning streak to start the year quickly evaporated that talk and the Panthers were back into premiership contention.

When Greg Inglis launched the Goanna Academy in a Macksville hall, the former Storm and Rabbitohs superstar didn’t field a single question about his on-field feats. “It was all about how they can find help,

Reuben Cotter knows all too well how injuries can affect a season but the Cowboys utility hopes the club's difficult 2021 campaign, which included several setbacks, is quickly put behind them.

Melbourne's 2021 season was one of almost total dominance – their meek preliminary finals exit notwithstanding – and should be remembered for far more highs than lows.

Former Jillaroos and rugby sevens star Emma Tonegato will return to the code in 2022 after signing with St George Illawarra for the postponed NRLW competition early next year.

It was another year without a title for Parramatta but they remained one of the most consistent teams in the league, making their fourth semi-final finish in the past five seasons.

Cronulla has signalled their intentions to be part of the NRLW in the near future by unveiling the signings of representative trio Sam Bremner, Holli Wheeler and Shontelle Stowers for the 2021 season.

Newcastle recorded 216 offloads in 2021 with Barnett leading the way with 27, followed by Frizell (23) and Klemmer (17). Their nine offloads a game average was slightly better than their efforts in 2020.

The Titans returned to the finals in 2021 in Justin Holbrook's first year in charge but it wasn't always convincing, with the team scraping in in the final round with the help of some other favourable results.

Newcastle have confirmed veteran playmaker Mitchell Pearce has requested an immediate release from the final year of his NRL contract.