General Your 2025 team

[MrFrankWhite]

2025 Crystal Ball: Who is most likely to end title drought?

The NRL.com experts discuss which long-suffering fanbase has the best chance of witnessing a drought-breaking premiership in 2025.

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Looks like some are very encouraged for what 2025 could bring for Warriors

I'm an optimistic Warriors fan but that's straight dribble

 

[Inruin]

I'm an optimistic Warriors fan but that's straight dribble

Bah humbug!

 

[MrFrankWhite]

Bah humbug!

Sorry, Metcalf and TMM are the next Luai and Cleary

 

[Wrighty]

6 weeks to the first trial match for the Warriors (Feb 7th).

 

[John Nick]

I'm an optimistic Warriors fan but that's straight dribble

Yes. Who are the array of brilliant finishers out wide??.
Strange comment.

 

[Noitall]

Sorry, Metcalf and TMM are the next Luai and Cleary

Luai and Galvin are rated the top halves pairing despite never playing together. Cleary and Talagi rated top 5 despite Talagi not settled on a position yet. Potential for sure, but anyone’s guess at the moment. TMM and Metcalf could definitely be a good duo, but Hughes/Munster and Moses/Brown are easily on paper the strongest pairing

 

[Noitall]

Yes. Who are the array of brilliant finishers out wide??.
Strange comment.

Not sure of our overall try tally for 2024, but between DWZ and Montoya they scored 23 tries in 2024. We’ll be without Montoya of course but not the worst in terms of finishing

 

[John Nick]

Not sure of our overall try tally for 2024, but between DWZ and Montoya they scored 23 tries in 2024. We’ll be without Montoya of course but not the worst in terms of finishing

Not exactly an " array of brilliant finishers out wide " as quoted in the last paragraph though.

 

[Noitall]

Not exactly an " array of brilliant finishers out wide " as quoted in the last paragraph though.

Only two wingers in a team at time, so an array is unlikely but centres are a threat too. Not going to score many long distance tries but Leiataua was showing some real promise by season’s end and Pompey and Berry can hold onto a ball close to the line well

 

[Inruin]

Only two wingers in a team at time, so an array is unlikely but centres are a threat too. Not going to score many long distance tries but Leiataua was showing some real promise by season’s end and Pompey and Berry can hold onto a ball close to the line well

I think from memory we scored 90 tries, 74 from the backline, 17 were from our halves so 57 from our outside backs 1-5

In the prolific category you would put DWZ. I think RTS should be an improvement on MM. Add Ali who seems to score regularly.

And that's in a fairly average performing team in a poor season.

 

[John Nick]

Only two wingers in a team at time, so an array is unlikely but centres are a threat too. Not going to score many long distance tries but Leiataua was showing some real promise by season’s end and Pompey and Berry can hold onto a ball close to the line well

Just thought the statement was a bit of an overstretch with the obvious exception of DWZ.

 

[John Nick]

I think from memory we scored 90 tries, 74 from the backline, 17 were from our halves so 57 from our outside backs 1-5

In the prolific category you would put DWZ. I think RTS should be an improvement on MM. Add Ali who seems to score regularly.

And that's in a fairly average performing team in a poor season.

Still not an " array of brilliant finishers ".

 

[Noitall]

Still not an " array of brilliant finishers ".

You and I both know they’re alluding to big Ed

 

[MrFrankWhite]

I still think 2026 is our shot, as long as the right pieces are put into place in the 2025 season.

 

[Naynay]

I still think 2026 is our shot, as long as the right pieces are put into place in the 2025 season.

I tend to agree, building season 24 and 25 (honestly 23 should have been a flop season) with some signs of improvement in 24 from the covid years.

I think the stats show us as a good team I’ve felt like this year we showed more moments of being a top4 side, just let down by lapses were we looked like wooden spooners

 

[Noitall]

I tend to agree, building season 24 and 25 (honestly 23 should have been a flop season) with some signs of improvement in 24 from the covid years.

I think the stats show us as a good team I’ve felt like this year we showed more moments of being a top4 side, just let down by lapses were we looked like wooden spooners

Was great to hear Webster mention in a recent interview about them employing a mental skills coach. Seems like they’ve identified areas that they can use some outside expertise

 

[Wrighty]

I still think 2026 is our shot, as long as the right pieces are put into place in the 2025 season.

We have no hope in 2025 as we have one or two stars who are not performing who will be selected all year. Those stars are not signed for 2026. I would be more hopeful of 2026 being our year if we announced a signing or two in the spine for 2026.

 

[Noitall]

We have no hope in 2025 as we have one or two stars who are not performing who will be selected all year. Those stars are not signed for 2026. I would be more hopeful of 2026 being our year if we announced a signing or two in the spine for 2026.

Tough to bet against the storm. If panthers pull it off again, losing the players they have over the past few years, they truly are a powerhouse

 

[Inruin]

I think there is more reason for optimism than pessimism.

CNK should hopefully be injury free and back to his best. We have a great back up in TT if he isn't.

RTS and DWZ on the wings are fine and gives us positional coverage.

Ali is x factor and Pompey or Berry are solid enough

TMM and LM are an exciting prospect particularly if TMM captures his form at 7 this year and LM continues where he finished this season.

Forward pack looks strong. Tohu back injury free and JFH inspiration.

A few ifs in there but the main issues will be defensive improvement (in our control), number of injuries (out of our control) and AWs improvement as a coach, which he seems to be saying the right things.

Top 8 looks achievable with an outside chance of the top 4.

 

[Noitall]

I think there is more reason for optimism than pessimism.

CNK should hopefully be injury free and back to his best. We have a great back up in TT if he isn't.

RTS and DWZ on the wings are fine and gives us positional coverage.

Ali is x factor and Pompey or Berry are solid enough

TMM and LM are an exciting prospect particularly if TMM captures his form at 7 this year and LM continues where he finished this season.

Forward pack looks strong. Tohu back injury free and JFH inspiration.

A few ifs in there but the main issues will be defensive improvement (in our control), number of injuries (out of our control) and AWs improvement as a coach, which ge seems to be saying the right things.

Top 8 looks achievable with an outside chance of the top 4.

Not 100% sure on positions, but overall I agree