Andrew Johns says the NRL's newest franchise is doomed to struggle in its inaugural season without a marquee signing.


Speaking on Wide World of Sports' Immortal Behaviour, the NRL great warned the product on the field could be severely impacted if the Dolphins can't land a "superstar" player before next year.


Most top-tier players aren't contractually available next season, with many tied up for multiple years. Yet Johns contends, even if a high-calibre player does sign on, the 17th NRL team still has too many holes in its roster.

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