One thing I love about this signing is the fact he brings 'intimidation factor' all the good sides have/had it somewhere.
They make the opposition detract from their normal game. Manly had it in Steve Matai, All Blacks had it in Jerry Collins in terms of defence, Queensland had it in Inglis in attack. Players don't like going near them with the ball through fear of copping a big hit or they pick their side in terms of containing them (Inglis). For years NSW picked a right centre to contain Inglis.
It's not something that can ever be measured in stats or put a price on but it still plays a huge part in the games of rugby and rugby league and to people who may not have played at a high level it is always underestimated and under valued.
Deano is slowly shaping this roster into the side he likes, I hope we persist with him through 2019 and we all start to judge him in 2020 when he will have close to the side he has picked and moulded.