I've said it before and I will continue to repeat it - recruitment drives can make or break seasons.
We've seen the Bulldogs transform from competition also-rans to Finals competitors mainly due to a season upon season recruitment drive.
Meanwhile the Tigers signed a host of players over the past three seasons and finished last on all three ocassions.
Today we're here to run a look over nine of the 17 NRL teams and their recruitment decisions for 2025.
Some teams will attract average grades due to a lack of activity. Keep in mind that not all teams need to go out and sign five quality players.
That said, below are recruitment grades for the first nine teams heading into 2025:
In: Max Feagai, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Tevita Naufahu, Daniel Saifiti, Junior Tupou
Out: Euan Aitken, Jesse Bromwich, Lachlan Hubner, Edrick Lee, Tesi Niu, Tevita Pangai Junior
Re-signed: Jack Bostock, Kurt Donoghoe, Trai Fuller, Isaiya Katoa, Jeremy Marshall-King, Mark Nicholls, Kodi Nikorima, Max Plath, Ray Stone, Mason Teague
The Dophins added two genuine starters in Daniel Saifiti and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki. They both improve the side right off the bat.
Loss wise, I rate Euan Aitken while Tesi Niu is one of the most underrated players on the day. Truthfully though, they haven't lost much.
The Dolphins extended three quarters of their starting spine as well as their back-up fullback. Isaiya Katoa looks set to be the next superstar in the halves.
Rookie of the year Jack Bostock extended while fellow rookie fun Max Plath also penned an extension.
They did tremendous work to keep the future of the club together while adding two rep quality forward.
Grading: B
