NRL 2022 Christmas wish list for all the teams

The NRL teams have sent Santa a letter asking for something special this Christmas. The teams are looking forward to the 2023 season.

Brisbane Broncos need to replace Adam Reynolds with a pair of 20-year-old legs. Reynolds is struggling with an ankle injury this offseason.

Stuart has a contract with the Canberra Raiders until 2025. The Raiders have had mixed results since losing the 2019 Grand Final. They scraped into the finals last year, knocked the Storm out in the first week, before being trounced by the Eels.

Josh Jackson retired with a year to run on his contract. The Bulldogs are building a formidable pack of forwards to cover for his loss. They need to play with the heart of Jackson if they are to push their way up the ladder and into the finals in 2023.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks need an improved Nicho Hynes to challenge for the title in 2023. Cronulla have been relatively quiet in the player market this offseason.

Dolphins are the new NRL team. They are yet to win in the NRL. The team has signed a lot of players but many big-name players have turned down offers to join the team, which is disappointing.

Kieran Foran is the latest big-name signing for the Gold Coast Titans. For an at his best brings a wealth of experience, a calmness under pressure and an ability to bring out the best in the players around him.

The Sea Eagles printed out 20 copies of their letter to Santa. They asked for exactly the same thing over the past few years. The club welcomes new coach Anthony Seibold this season after dumping Des Hasler.

Melbourne Storm want Santa to bring them back to the top four. Last year's fifth place finish was their third outside the Top 4 in 17 years. They lost the experience of the Bromwich brothers and Brandon Smith.

Newcastle Knights are looking for a new halves combination. Mitchell Pearce left the club after a mixed tenure in the halfback jersey. Jake Clifford, Anthony Milford and Tex Hoy left. Adam Clune and Kalyn Ponga are the only players who can play in that position.

Todd Payten is the coach of North Queensland Cowboys. He has won two major games in his second season in charge. The Cowboys have lost Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow but have maintained their squad. James Tamou is returning to close out his career.

Parramatta Eels came within one game of ending the league's longest running premiership drought last season. Mitchell Moses and Dylan Brown are set to test the open market. Parramata need to sign them to long-term contracts before the 2023 season starts.

Penrith Panthers want to emulate the success of their neighbours, the Eels, who won three premierships in a row from 1981 to 1983. The salary cap has taken a toll on their squad this year, but they continue to produce good replacements.

South Sydney Rabbitohs are one win away from the Grand Final in each of the last five seasons. The team has almost the same roster heading into 2023.

St George Illawarra Dragons need to get their act together and rally around their star halfback Ben Hunt. The team is in disarray and needs to improve on and off the field.

The Roosters lost to the Rabbitohs in the finals last season. They are hoping Brandon Smith will slow the closing of their premiership window. The Rooster's captain and Kiwi Joseph Manu are not good enough to play at centre.

The New Zealand Warriors are looking for a successful season in 2022. They have played finals football just once in the last 12 years. New coach Andrew Webster is at the helm.

Wests Tigers are looking to make their first finals appearance since 2005. Tim Sheens is back in the coaches' box mentoring next coach Benji Marshall. The addition of Api Koroisau, Isaiah Papali'i, Charlie Staines and David Klemmer should boost their performance.