LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
A club's most important addition doesn't always come from the transfer market.
Often, it's a player who's already on the team, returning from a lengthy injury absence, revitalized and poised to make an immediate impact.
With the start of the 2026 NRL season drawing near, a number of notable players are set to make significant comebacks, effectively acting as "like new recruits" for their respective clubs.