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.
Dolphins - Herbie Farnworth
Maybe the toughest team on the list to call given they have only been in existence for three years, but that is enough of a run to determine who the best might be.
At this early stage, there are three fairly obvious contenders in Jamayne Isaako, who has played every game, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow who is an Origin star and has scored the most tries for the club, and Herbie Farnworth, who has now been with the Dolphins for two seasons.
In the end, we are taking Farnworth.
He will likely cement that status in the coming years. In our eyes, he is the best centre in the game right now. The Dolphins likely would have played finals footy in 2025 if not for his late-season injury. It's really that simple.
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