Official 2025 NRL General Discussion

[Sparkles]

Don't forget the Moles' predicted team:

Predicted 17 for round one:
1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Addin Fonua-Blake 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Braden Hamlin-Uele Bench: 14. Cameron McInnes 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha

This is ridiculous... I started writing why but I can't be arsed, it's that crazy

 

[apezza]

This is ridiculous... I started writing why but I can't be arsed, it's that crazy

He (she/them/they) couldn't even get Trindall and Hynes' numbers correct!

 

[XGinga]

Ryan Rivett (ex shark sg ball & flegg) has popped up in Cowboys extended trial list. Last I heard he had left the Knights after making his NRL debut to go oversea to french rugby.

 

[Sevshark]

Today I learnt Bunty Afoa's actual name is Iulio. Is it pronounced Julio?


Imma call him Julio

 

[bort]

Ryan Rivett (ex shark sg ball & flegg) has popped up in Cowboys extended trial list. Last I heard he had left the Knights after making his NRL debut to go oversea to french rugby.

Think it was to French League in the Championship (2nd tier comp), unless he also went to rugby (as in union, unless you did just mean league)

 

[apezza]

I don't care how good a player he is, the NRL should not allow Manu to be signed prior to June 30.

He chose Union over League this year and shouldn't be allowed back because he doesn't like it.

NRL news 2025: The Mole exclusive; Joseph Manu poised for Sydney Roosters return after 'nightmare' rugby switch

 

[HaroldBishop]

I don't care how good a player he is, the NRL should not allow Manu to be signed prior to June 30.

He chose Union over League this year and shouldn't be allowed back because he doesn't like it.

NRL news 2025: The Mole exclusive; Joseph Manu poised for Sydney Roosters return after 'nightmare' rugby switch

Meh I'm OK with it as long as they have the cap space.

 

[Western Sharkie]

Meh I'm OK with it as long as he only signs at the Sharks regardless of cap space.

FTFY

 

[HaroldBishop]

FTFY

I know you're joking but I wouldn't take him on the coin he was on, I'm OK with our centres.

 

[Western Sharkie]

I know you're joking but I wouldn't take him on the coin he was on, I'm OK with our centres.

Fair enough, but you wouldn’t take him if salary cap wasn’t any issue?

He is a handy and versatile player. Could play 1, 3, 4, 6

 

[HaroldBishop]

Fair enough, but you wouldn’t take him if salary cap wasn’t any issue?

He is a handy and versatile player. Could play 1, 3, 4, 6

Sure but it is an issue. Would be a waste of cap space for us.

 

[Vichyssoise]

I don't care how good a player he is, the NRL should not allow Manu to be signed prior to June 30.

He chose Union over League this year and shouldn't be allowed back because he doesn't like it.

NRL news 2025: The Mole exclusive; Joseph Manu poised for Sydney Roosters return after 'nightmare' rugby switch

Has the Mole ever been right?
And we all know it's Brad Fittler anyway.

 

[Tiger Shark]

I don't care how good a player he is, the NRL should not allow Manu to be signed prior to June 30.

He chose Union over League this year and shouldn't be allowed back because he doesn't like it.

NRL news 2025: The Mole exclusive; Joseph Manu poised for Sydney Roosters return after 'nightmare' rugby switch

I actually think he’s a bit overrated for the amount of money he gets.

 

[Sevshark]

 

[Sevshark]

It's like a toddler trying to be intimidating

 

[apezza]

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Kalyn Pongas last memory of him.

 

[Western Sharkie]

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Is that what we can expect from CT18 this season?
Cheering like that from the players box from behind the fence?

 

[Jaz]

Meh I'm OK with it as long as they have the cap space.

I hate the idea of a club bringing in a gun for hire late in the season/just in time for finals. Theoretically they can sign him in June and get him for $200k.

 

[Vichyssoise]

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I had honestly forgotten he'd gone there. Thought he was retired.

 

[Thresher]

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I bet Tommy Raudonikis could have gotten a more genuine facial expression out of him.