2 points:
Souths admin is diabolical - and the worst of the 15 clubs. Easts is probably the best, has unlimited $$$, a direct line to NRL HQ, the state and national coach - thus influence to get the players they want.
And Souths finished, what, 3 places below Easts last year???? When Souths gets it's act together, Easts will be more endangered than a White Rhino in an ivory trade fair.
Second point:
Fletcher/Cusak/Hegarty v Anasta/Harrison/Wing. Souths got 2 internationals, East one, at twice the cost.
Face it Roosters, George Piggins - the neanderthal of the NRL, can still drive a better bargain than Politis!!!!