Rooster's ... Sonny Bill Williams throws a pass. Source: Philip Hillyard / News Limited
In this current salary cap environment, the ability to stockpile quality first grade players is impossible.
Recruitment has never been more important than at the current time.
Buying the right star player and finding the value for money performer is the difference between a successful season and a poor one.
Leading into 2013 there was plenty of high-end player movement.
Let's check out the buys that have had the biggest influence, the ones that have provided the value for money and the ones who are struggling.
THE FIVE BUYS OF MOST INFLUENCE
James Maloney (Roosters)
The signing of James Maloney has been one of the Roosters' best for many years. He might wear the number 6 but he has a number 7's mentality and has given the Roosters direction and taken a huge load off Mitchell Pearce.
James Segeyaro (Panthers)
I find it incomprehensible how the Cowboys let this guy walk out the door. Segeyaro has been a revelation for Penrith and is a major reason they find themselves in the eight. His speed and energy out of dummy-half is the focal point of the Panthers' attack and his confidence and big personality has been invaluable to Ivan Cleary and Phil Gould rebuilding this team.
Ben Te'o (Rabbitohs)
South Sydney brought in Ben Te'o to replace Dave Taylor on the Rabbitohs' right side. For all Taylor's God-given abilities, he never earned the trust of coach Michael Maguire, who prefers consistency over talent. Consistency is exactly what Te'o has delivered and his presence on the right side has made a huge difference to Adam Reynolds' attacking game. Te'o is a back-rower who responds to a ball player's calls as opposed to imposing his own individual needs upon them.
Sika Manu (Panthers)
Another terrific signing for Phil Gould. Craig Bellamy was devastated to lose Manu from Melbourne last year. In Bellamy's ultra-tough school, Sika was one of his favourites.
Manu is a hard-minded professional who knows what is required to win. He is missing until round 22, but what he has already given to Penrith is invaluable.
Sonny Bill Williams (Roosters)
When you talk about the Rooster's greatest ever signings, you talk about men such as Brad Fittler and Arthur Beetson, just to name two. Well put Sonny Bill in that category already. His influence has been phenomenal. I could write this whole article about his talents on the field, but off the field the benefits have been even greater. He has bought into everything young coach Trent Robinson has implemented, which has made Robinson's job so much easier, and Sonny's lifestyle of 100 per cent professionalism has rubbed off on his teammates. The Roosters are no longer the "Party Boys", they are competition heavyweights.
FIVE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY SIGNINGS
Justin Horo (Manly)
Last year Horo couldn't even earn a spot on the bench with wooden spooners Parramatta and the Eels decided to let him go. Geoff Toovey, realising his Manly pack was ageing and lacking depth, took a punt on Horo and now it's hard to believe Parramatta let him go in the first place. His size and speed has been a handful on Manly's left side.
Isaac John (Panthers)
Phil Gould brought this relatively unknown back from England and even Gus must be surprised at how well he is performing. John reminds me of former Kiwi five-eighth Henry Paul in the way he plays and holds himself. Isaac John is 2013's biggest surprise packet.
Beau Ryan (Sharks)
Whatever the Sharks have paid for Beau, he will repay it five times over. Beau is much more than just league's funniest man, he is a class act on the pitch as well. He has brought the Sharks profile, personality, try scoring ability and work ethic.
Brenton Lawrence (Manly)
Began the season as a relative unknown, unwanted by the Gold Coast, now he is arguably 2013's best front rower. A really great signing for Geoff Toovey because without Lawrence's size, speed and work rate, I really believe Manly would have had a difficult season.
Sam Moa (Roosters)
Roosters coach Trent Robinson spotted Moa playing for Hull FC in the Super League and decided to pick him up. And despite some injuries of late, he has been terrific. He doesn't have the flair or profile of Sonny Bill Williams or Jared Warea-Hargreaves, but Moa is big on toughness and reliability.
THE SIGNINGS WHO ARE STRUGGLING
Tony Williams (Bulldogs)
Arrived at the Dogs with huge expectations and he has done a good job lowering them. Williams has really struggled to adapt to the Dogs' style of play. With the season getting towards the business end now, Dogs fans are rightly getting more restless week by week as their big off-season signing continues to struggle.
Dave Taylor (Titans)
For what Taylor is capable of, it's basically history repeating for Big Dave. Taylor has been used mainly as a bench player by John Cartwright as his coach awaits more consistency and quality. If Taylor can hit top form at the back end of the year the Titans can push for a top four finish. But as Dave's past coaches will attest to, that's a big "if".
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