LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
David Fifita's game-changing signing with the Sydney Roosters has sent shockwaves through the NRL, marking a tipping point in a spiral of decline for the sport.
The news, as reported by news.com.au, has sparked a wave of criticism and frustration among fans and experts alike.
It's not a fancy lawyer or a fancy doctor or even a solid hit across Tom Trbojevic's face that will ultimately bring down rugby league.
Why? Because you can't kill something that's already on life support.
Get ready to call in the priest and start digging a grave deep enough to bury 116 years of history, because rugby league has officially kicked the bucket.
The once beloved sport is now hanging by a thread, with the Fifita signing serving as the final nail in the coffin.
It's a sad day for fans who have watched the game deteriorate before their eyes, with nostalgia for the glory days of Australian sporting legends now a distant memory.
The future of rugby league looks bleak, with no sign of a miraculous recovery on the horizon.