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.
Parramatta Eels - Mitchell Moses
The Eels are a club with many of their best being local talent, but there is a clear standout when it comes to player signings.
Mitchell Moses joined the club from the Wests Tigers in 2017, and while he hasn't always been the best player at the club, he certainly is now.
He has, in recent seasons, rubber stamped his authority as a representative-calibre halfback.
The only goal left for Moses to achieve at the Eels is a premiership, having played in the losing grand final to Penrith a few years ago.
Jason Ryles' rebuild of the club leaves a chance for it to happen as well. The blue and gold should be on the rise in the next season or two.
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