Manly faces a significant adjustment as they prepare to navigate a season without Daly Cherry-Evans, while Canberra will also feel the absence of Jamal Fogarty.
Fogarty's transition from Canberra to Manly is set to influence both teams, especially as they kick off their seasons against each other at Brookvale this Saturday.
As the newly appointed halfback for the Sea Eagles, Fogarty understands the significance of the jersey on his back, the expectations placed on him, and the legacy left by his predecessor.
"First and foremost, what he's done for the club, I can't do any of that," Fogarty remarked.