Makings of a champion: How the NRL top eight was built – Part 2
Part 1 of this series looked at the unique way each of the top four sides were constructed. Below is a closer examination of how the bottom half of the top eight found their way into finals football in 2020.
Thanks RS, you are too kind. And my apologies that my article did not put you to sleep, as is the case with much of my work.
I do remember the signing of Asotasi from the Dogs, and you are right that he marked the first major signing for the club after readmission to the competition. I think Souths were hoping that he would have the kind of impact that Burgess and Inglis achieved, but unfortunately their squad was just too weak at the time. Roy gave it a red and green hot crack, but the task was too much for one man.
Makings of a champion: How the NRL top eight was built – Part 2