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.
New Zealand Warriors - Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
The New Zealand Warriors having a full country of players to pick from means they don't sign a whole lot of talent who don't debut for the club.
Ultimately, it's not a difficult decision.
While the likes of Tohu Harris, Michael Luck and Nathan Fien all had excellent Warriors' careers, you simply can't go past Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, who now has 148 games for the outfit under his debut.
At fullback, wing, or centre, the now 32-year-old has been among the best for the Warriors having been signed from the Roosters at the end of 2015.
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