LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a classic tale of the underdog rising from the ashes, the Melbourne Storm's powerhouse forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona finds himself on the outer, while the St George Illawarra Dragons circle like sharks in the water, ready to snatch him up.
Reports from down under suggest that the Dragons are gearing up to make a play for the out of favour Asofa-Solomona, thanks to the hefty sum left vacant by the departure of Zac Lomax.
Both players command a respectable $800,000 a year salary, but Asofa-Solomona's fall from grace at the Storm this season, due to his less-than-ideal condition during training, has left him ripe for the picking.
"Look at the Dragons, mate.
They've got some serious coin to throw around now," exclaimed Braith Anasta on NRL 360 in the wake of Lomax's exit.
"It's time for them to make a move.
Who's their next target going to be?"
According to rugby league aficionado Dave Riccio, the Dragons are setting their sights on bolstering their front row, a position of great importance for coach Shane Flanagan.
As the Dragons prepare to flex their financial muscle, all eyes are on Asofa-Solomona as the potential missing piece in their puzzle.
In the cutthroat world of rugby league, where fortunes can change in an instant, the Dragons may just have found their saving grace in the form of a discarded Storm warrior.
With the scent of victory in the air, will Asofa-Solomona be the key to unlocking the Dragons' true potential on the field?
As the drama unfolds, one thing is for certain - the rumble of the league gods can be heard echoing through the hallowed grounds of Australia, signalling a shift in the tides of fate for both player and team alike.