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New players integrating into a system, returning stars hoping to put injury-plagued 2020 campaigns behind them and incoming coaches seeking pre-season vindication of the work theyve put their players through. They are just three of the many things cubs will be looking to glean from this weekends full slate of trials. Each of the 16 teams has particular areas of focus, with the scoreboard not being of great importance. Avoiding injuries will be key.  Here are the important factors for each team...

Adam Reynolds has revealed he would consider leaving Souths unless he secures a long-term deal but if the captain does depart at seasons end, he believes he can do so with a premiership ring. After re-signing Latrell Mitchell until the end of the 2023 season, Souths may not be able to accommodate all their off-contract stars – Reynolds, Dane Gagai and Jaydn SuA – but the mood at Redfern is one of optimism over their premiership prospects. The Rabbitohs are being touted as one of the Telstra...

Broncos The first three weeks of the season will be tough without the suspended Payne Haas but even when the Origin prop returns the Broncos still look undermanned upfront with David Fifita and Joe Ofahengaue moving on. The wooden spooners need young bucks Thomas Flegler and Patrick Carrigan to go to another level in 2021 and veteran Alex Glenn to stay injury-free and defy Father Time if new coach Kevin Walters is to restore pride at Red Hill. Behind the scenes with Tedesco, Sergis and little l...

Benji Marshall is now at the Bunnies but will the veteran playmaker have a significant impact on their title chances?

Forwards are going to need to be more mobile and fitter than ever, while teams are likely to carry an extra hooker or playmaker on the interchange to take advantage of next seasons rule changes. NRL coaches, players and trainers are already adjusting their plans for 2021 after the ARL Commission on Friday announced eight new rules largely intended to create more unpredictability and speed up the game by reducing stoppages and keeping the ball in play longer. With the six-again call expanded to ...