This season would mark the first time since 1950 where St. George failed to make the finals and the first time since 1911 that Balmain would finish last and take out the wooden spoon.
The upcoming season would represent a milestone, as it would be the first time in 50 years that St. George wouldn't make it to the finals, and also the first time in 105 years that Balmain would end up at the bottom of the table.