General NRL chat

[globaleagle]

The Warriors have sent shockwaves through the NRL with the announcement their captain Tohu Harris has been medically retired.



Harris said he cannot play on after off-season surgery failed to fix a debilitating wrist injury which restricted him to 14 games in 2024 and ended his season.

‘In pain every day’: Warriors skipper’s shock retirement as full extent of brutal injury laid bare

‘In pain every day’: Warriors skipper’s shock retirement as full extent of brutal injury laid bare

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Disco]

Some player, shame injury has cut his career short

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I wouldn't say cut short, he's nearly 34 and racked up over 230 NRL games.
I do agree he's a top shelf player, has been hampered by leg injuries for years yet still played well. Big loss for wahs.

 

[The '47ers]

Qld fan benefits 😆

 

[Eagle 1]

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Qld fan benefits 😆

Bargain, I bought mine two months ago at Warringah Mall for $20. Should of waited till I got back to Brissy...oh well.

 

[The '47ers]

NRL news 2025 | Sione Hopoate in contention for Brisbane Broncos contract; Michael Maguire; Matt Adamson comments | The Mole EXCLUSIVE

 

[Rafferty]

Came across this on Facebook, thought I’d share, bought back a few memories.

 

[The '47ers]

Bears boss says Perth NRL bid was rebuffed despite added $20m licence fee

Western Bears NRL expansion boss Peter Cumins says Peter V'landys rebuffed their bid despite a significant financial boost.

www.abc.net.au

 

[EagleAngel1986]

Francis Molo wants a immediate release

‘Don’t know how you salvage it’: Strange Flanno twist amid Dragons star’s shock release move

‘Don’t know how you salvage it’: Flanno twist amid Dragons star’s shock release move

www.foxsports.com.au

Apparently rumour has it that the Dragons want Aloiai?! 😤 Anyone heard anything about this?

 

[Bomb Voyage]

Apparently rumour has it that the Dragons want Aloiai?! 😤 Anyone heard anything about this?

where is this rumour? link?

 

[The '47ers]

NRL’s 20th team? Ambitious expansion bid to ‘unite the Pacific Islands’ launched

NRL’s 20th team? Ambitious expansion bid to ‘unite the Pacific Islands’ launched

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[The '47ers]

Leigh Leopards just beat Wigan 1-0 in golden point!
(Wigan haven't conceded a try in over 7hrs of footy but still managed to lose 🤔🤯)

 

[The '47ers]

 

[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

Commentary was complimentary but didn’t pick up on the horrible faux collar being new addition.

 

[globaleagle]

Phew...just in time...

Government to invest more than $13 million into NRL club

“This project will help build a better future for the Dragons.”

www.zerotackle.com

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $13.6 million investment into the St George Illawarra Dragons' Community and High-Performance Centre, a project set to transform WIN Stadium into a world-class sporting precinct.

 

[The Who]

Phew...just in time...

Government to invest more than $13 million into NRL club

“This project will help build a better future for the Dragons.”

www.zerotackle.com

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $13.6 million investment into the St George Illawarra Dragons' Community and High-Performance Centre, a project set to transform WIN Stadium into a world-class sporting precinct.

Linking Albanese and High Performance is the definition of an oxymoron.

 

[The '47ers]

Phew...just in time...

Government to invest more than $13 million into NRL club

“This project will help build a better future for the Dragons.”

www.zerotackle.com

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $13.6 million investment into the St George Illawarra Dragons' Community and High-Performance Centre, a project set to transform WIN Stadium into a world-class sporting precinct.

Must be an election coming up! 🤔😂

 

[The '47ers]

Henson Park set for $20 million upgrade

Home to the Newtown Jets and the Sydney Swans AFLW teams, the redevelopment will reinforce Henson Park as a key sporting hub.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[globaleagle]

Dragons grant disgruntled star immediate release on condition of six-figure compensation

Dragons grant disgruntled star immediate release on condition of six-figure compensation

www.foxsports.com.au

The Dragons have agreed to release disgruntled prop Francis Molo from his contract effective immediately, following his dispute with a staff member provided he pays a six-figure sum.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported Dragons directors discussed Molo’s situation at the club’s monthly board meeting on Tuesday morning and ultimately deciding to grant his release request with a series of conditions.

Sources close to the negotiations who spoke on the condition of anonymity told The Herald that Molo will be required to repay a six-figure sum.

The Dragons are trying to set a precedent that players will not be able to walk out on their contracts without consequences.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

The Dragons have agreed to release disgruntled prop Francis Molo from his contract effective immediately, following his dispute with a staff member provided he pays a six-figure sum. ...

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...The Dragons are trying to set a precedent that players will not be able to walk out on their contracts without consequences.

Interesting. I'm no fan of Molo but can't help wondering what the club staff member did, because depending what they did he may be well within his rights to be keeping away until the situation was appropriately resolved.
Which is only to say, yep, disgruntled players can put clubs over a barrel, but just as common, a club can put a player over a barrel.