Every once in a while, a rugby league club makes a signing that shifts the balance of the entire NRL. Whether that leads to a premiership, a Dally M medal, or simply an inch closer to the finals, an elite talent can alter the fabric of an NRL franchise.

While not every club has had a premiership-winning acquisition in the last decade, here are the best signings of the last decade for every team.

16. The Dolphins: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Entering just their third season in the NRL, the Dolphins haven't had much opportunity to establish a best signing.

However, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has been a monumental figure since joining the club in 2023, solidifying himself as the club's best signing so far.

Unwanted at the North Queensland Cowboys, Tabuai-Fidow joined the Dolphins, seeking a fresh start.

While many doubted how much of an impact the young fullback could really make on a rebuilding side, 'The Hammer' has shouldered his side's attack since their first NRL game.

He is only entering his third season at Redcliffe, but after cementing himself in both the Queensland and Australia sides, the 23-year-old try-scoring machine looks set to be the fullback of the future for the Dolphins.

NRL Rd 4 - Dolphins v Broncos
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow of the Dolphins celebrates scoring a try during the round four NRL match between the Dolphins and Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium on March 24, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

1 COMMENT

  1. Every one of those is a plausible contender.

    Personally, I would have picked Wayne Bennett as the Dolphins’ greatest signing, but I expect you’re excluding coaches :=)

    The only one I actually disagree with is Reece Walsh. I believe Payne Haas is more influential. Just my opinion, and you know what they say: “opinions are like a**holes – everybody has got one, and some are more smelly than others”.

    Apologies to ZeroTacklers if I just stank out the room !