The NRL era is approaching three decades old, having kicked off in 1998 after the bitter Super League war drew to a close.
In that time, every club bar the two expansion franchises have won a premiership or featured in a grand final, and while some have had more success than others, every club will note some excellent signings over the journey.
Pulling back the curtain on those signings, here are the players we mark as the best for each club.
North Queensland Cowboys - Johnathan Thurston
Maybe the easiest call on the list is that of Johnathan Thurston.
Regarded as too small to make it at the Bulldogs, the Queensland talent made the move to Townsville and saw out the rest of his career.
There he forged a reputation as one of the best players to ever lace up a boot, and was instrumental in breaking the Cowboys' premiership duck in 2015, kicking the winning field goal in golden point against the Brisbane Broncos.
He holds the all-time games record for the Cowboys, and while others who signed - led by Jake Granville, Jordan McLean and current fullback Scott Drinkwater had, or are having, strong stints with the club, none hold a candle to one of the greatest to ever do it.
Stephen Crichton should be considered for Doggies.
Why? Sure hes helped change the culture but the dogs haven’t looked close to winning a comp unlike with other guys mentioned. I think Critta is one of their best signings but he needs a grand final before he gets put in the same category as those mentioned here. I also doubt they’ll go close this year until they settle on a 7.
Michael Ennis or James Maloney ?
JM didn’t do much in 2017, but he was brilliant in 2016 and I believe that he – more than anyone else – got Cronulla their Grand Final success, that year.
Hard call to make: has to be one of those two, but which ?
Jahrome Hughes best for the Storm ?
No sir. For me it has to be Cam Smith
Smith isn’t a signing as he debuted at storm