A new coach eventually) and with Wayne at the helm, is their renewed optimism around the 2018 preliminary finalists? And just where will big G.I play?

The less said about 2018, the better said for the Eels under Brad Arthur.

Will next season be another repeat of the torture, or can they start the long and slow climb up the NRL table?

They seem to be knocking on the door, as they have for a number of years now....but will 2019 be the year the Panthers reach the summit for the first time since "that tackle" and that Grand Final win back in 2003?

There's some real excitemnet building in Newcastle as the long suffering fans of the Knights have Finals footy on their mind! Will 2019 bring some well overdue success? Can Ponga's star continue to shine?

On the eve of the season opening BBL clash at the GABBA against the defending champs Adelaide, we caught up with Brisbane Heat skipper Chris Lynn to discuss another exciting summer ahead!