The recent signing of Chad Townsend by the Sydney Roosters has the majority of league fans asking one thing ...

"...Really?"

On paper, this makes little to no sense. An aging halfback, hardly setting the league on fire, moving to Sydney to play for the Roosters.

I get it, this is a premiership-winning halfback, widely known as one of the competition's genuine good guys, who can do a job.

That said, with the greatest of respects to the man who lead my Sharks to their first ever title ... really?

It did get me thinking about recent, similar signings. Players who were signed to a chorus of indifference, and the impacts they ultimately had.

Here are ten signings who arrived under, shall we say, mixed reviews!? All of which turned out more than a little okay.

6. Felise Kaufusi (The Dolphins)

Queensland Maroons Training Session
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Felise Kaufusi during a Queensland Maroons State of Origin training session at Sanctuary Cove on June 06, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

This may sound strange given Kaufusi's standing in the game, but given his age and role at the time, many had eyebrows raised when the Dolphins trumpeted Kaufusi's signing.

A QLD Origin regular and Storm legend, Kaufusi has turned out to be the perfect signing for Wayne Bennett and his young side.

Kaufusi has become a leader for the Dolphins, literally leading from the front at prop. He will do anything for the club. You cannot buy that quality.

Kaufusi was recalled for the QLD Origin side on the back of monster shifts for his club side.