NRL NRL 2025 General Recruitment Thread

[wizard of Tauranga]

NRL powerhouse Melbourne is pulling out of QLD Morons – the rugby league heartland that delivered Cameron Smith, Billy Slater and Cooper Cronk to the Storm.

In a development bombshell by the Storm, the club’s successful 27-year association with QLD Morons is over, with Melbourne set to sever ties with feeder teams Brisbane Tigers and Sunshine Coast.

Instead, the Storm plan to field their own reserve grade team in the 💙 Mighty NSW Cup next season in a historic move for Melbourne.

The Sunshine State has been a happy hunting ground for the Storm since their entry to the NRL in 1998.

Smith, Slater and Cronk cut their teeth at the Norths Devils on their way to NRL greatness. Storm superstar Cameron Munster played for the Tigers, while the likes of Ryan Papenhuyzen, Harry Grant, Trent Loiero, Justin Olam, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Nicho Hynes turned out for feeder club Sunshine Coast.

But after almost three decades, the Storm are poised to walk away from QLD Morons in a move that opens the door for the Dolphins to take charge of the Sunshine Coast.

It’s understood Melbourne see the merit in keeping their second-string players in Storm colours, which builds the continuity that many of their Sydney-based rivals enjoy with their 💙 Mighty NSW Cup teams.

Before the arrival of the Dolphins, the Storm were regarded as QLD Morons’s fourth NRL team because of the number of Sunshine State products who got their big break in Melbourne.

Despite their on field success the Storm is a failure for growing the game in Victoria - developing local players and building the game.

It’s worth the Storm struggling by doing things differently to base their reserves locally and try to build depth actually in Melbourne.

Hopefully those reserves can train with local players? Is there a club scene in Melbourne?

When Perth come in, I hope they don’t do a Storm via Norths.

 

[CWC]

Bulldogs in hot water with NRL over Galvin’s premature arrival as Tigers caught off guard

Bulldogs in hot water with NRL over Galvin arrival as image leaves Tigers blindsided

www.foxsports.com.au

lol

 

[Noitall]

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Bulldogs in hot water with NRL over Galvin’s premature arrival as Tigers caught off guard

Bulldogs in hot water with NRL over Galvin arrival as image leaves Tigers blindsided

www.foxsports.com.au

lol

Amateur hour, they’ve now announced his signing after he’s trained with them. As amateur as dragons over Volkman’s chocolatey shoulder

 

[CWC]

On Fox Brandy and Walters think Galvin will play halfback and Cronk thinks he should play cup and wean to 14 if Sexton is winning man of matches, says if he displaces Sexton guess who will cop it if they lose a couple in a row

 

[Makasene]

On Fox Brandy and Walters think Galvin will play halfback and Cronk thinks he should play cup and wean to 14 if Sexton is winning man of matches, says if he displaces Sexton guess who will cop it if they lose a couple in a row

there were rumours Burton would move to fullback and Galvin to 6

The public 'Sexton opts to leave at end of season' reports do muddy this a bit.

For what it is worth, Sexton was in QLD Morons over the bye weekend but he is from there.

Strong reports linking him back to the Titans

 

[sydneywarrior92]

there were rumours Burton would move to fullback and Galvin to 6

The public 'Sexton opts to leave at end of season' reports do muddy this a bit.

For what it is worth, Sexton was in QLD Morons over the bye weekend but he is from there.

Strong reports linking him back to the Titans

he must be ecstatic at the prospect of being forced out of the competition leaders to go to the likely wooden spooner!

 

[Noitall]

Seen a few interesting rumours having a look around in the last couple of days. Had mentioned on here a while back that I’d seen Kurtis Morrin to eels, now looks like he’s heading to titans and Josh Curran might be heading to eels. Cowboys have been on the lookout for a dummy half and Reed Mahoney has been linked to them, but also so has Jacob Liddle and Tallyn Da Silva. I saw someone on raiders forum yesterday saying Reed Mahoney to panthers is doing the rounds?

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

Seen a few interesting rumours having a look around in the last couple of days. Had mentioned on here a while back that I’d seen Kurtis Morrin to eels, now looks like he’s heading to titans and Josh Curran might be heading to eels. Cowboys have been on the lookout for a dummy half and Reed Mahoney has been linked to them, but also so has Jacob Liddle and Tallyn Da Silva. I saw someone on raiders forum yesterday saying Reed Mahoney to panthers is doing the rounds?

Galvin on 900k or so from next season and Sexton. Mahoney, Morrin probably make up that 900k all together

 

[sydneywarrior92]

Galvin on 900k or so from next season and Sexton. Mahoney, Morrin probably make up that 900k all together

Galvin on 900K/year but Fogarty only getting approx 600K/year from Manly next year? That doesn't seem right. Galvin hasn't proven anything yet whereas Fogarty is one of the most experienced game managers in the comp, as we found out last week.

 

[Noitall]

Galvin on 900k or so from next season and Sexton. Mahoney, Morrin probably make up that 900k all together

Bulldogs in hot water with NRL over Galvin’s premature arrival as Tigers caught off guard

Bulldogs in hot water with NRL over Galvin arrival as image leaves Tigers blindsided

www.foxsports.com.au

This article mentions his salary averages out to about $750k per season. Not sure how accurate it is?

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

Bulldogs in hot water with NRL over Galvin’s premature arrival as Tigers caught off guard

Bulldogs in hot water with NRL over Galvin arrival as image leaves Tigers blindsided

www.foxsports.com.au

This article mentions his salary averages out to about $750k per season. Not sure how accurate it is?

I thought they initially offered something similar as did the eels and then both teams ramped up their offers. I’m losing track at this stage

 

[Noitall]

I thought they initially offered something similar as did the eels and then both teams ramped up their offers. I’m losing track at this stage

Yeah it’s hard to know what’s what with so many different stories. That’s why I always say take what I see with a grain of salt until it’s confirmed. Some fans must have some connections to clubs though with some forums having quite handy success rates with their rumours

 

[Blain]

Dogs are paying 2.5 million over 3 years I believe, closer to $800/season. Which to be honest, if he keeps developing, is about what he's worth. I hope he fucks their season TBH, slimy play by him and his manager.

Curran to the Eels a rumour eh? They are dumping all their forwards, and Dogs top 13 side is pretty set for next season, and he aint in it. Not sure what it is about Curran, on field he's all effort and substance. But off it, I don't think he ticks all the boxes.

 

[Noitall]

Dogs are paying 2.5 million over 3 years I believe, closer to $800/season

Would the half year that he’s spending there this year be factored into any of that $2.5 million? $175k transfer fee, but that goes to tigers

 

[Noitall]

Joseph Manu spotted at roosters hq yesterday apparently

 

[Ever Hopeful]

Joseph Manu spotted at roosters hq yesterday apparently

Sounds plausible tbh. He was always meant to be Teddy's incumbent, though I'm far from convinced that would be a good move.

Billy Smith and Robert Toia are a pretty good combo.

 

[Noitall]

Sounds plausible tbh. He was always meant to be Teddy's incumbent, though I'm far from convinced that would be a good move.

Billy Smith and Robert Toia are a pretty good combo.

The way Tedesco is playing, he doesn’t look like he’s slowing down. I’m not sure where Manu would fit now? Fullback that you mentioned potentially the only place

 

[CWC]

Dogs are paying 2.5 million over 3 years I believe, closer to $800/season. Which to be honest, if he keeps developing, is about what he's worth. I hope he fucks their season TBH, slimy play by him and his manager.

Curran to the Eels a rumour eh? They are dumping all their forwards, and Dogs top 13 side is pretty set for next season, and he aint in it. Not sure what it is about Curran, on field he's all effort and substance. But off it, I don't think he ticks all the boxes.

2.5M - 750K first year so 1.75M last 2 years equals 875K a year

I am sure they will top him up with another 200K a year via paper bags or bloated commission to Moses who will drop his wallet at Galvin senior’s place, or some player shares discounts

 

[Damo]

Joseph Manu spotted at roosters hq yesterday apparently

Is that really a surprise though? He could very easily be catching up with all his mates.

 

[Ref]

Is that really a surprise though? He could very easily be catching up with all his mates.

As good as Manu is.
Tedesco has been a revelation.
The form of Toia and Mark Nawaq is as good as Manu and the overrated Sualii produced.
Manu could supplant Tupou.