NRL 2025 draw analysis: Winners, losers, every club’s report card
The 2025 NRL draw has been released and only five clubs have earned a sub-par grading in our analysis special. We reveal the winners and losers in our 17-club report card.
Panthers
Ivan adds fuel to Fowler, Cleary rumour
There is a persistent rumour about Mary Fowler and Nathan Cleary and the Penrith star’s dad has further stoked the flames.
Download your 2025 full NRL and club-by-club draw posters
The NRL has released the draw for the 2025 season. Follow every round, fixture and State of Origin schedule using our two draw posters. Download and print here!
Rivalries, revenge, rematches: NRL’s 2025 blockbuster match-ups revealed
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‘Sprays me every game’: How Luai’s tough love transformed Penrith star
Panthers young gun Paul Alamoti has praised Jarome Luai for helping turning his NRL career around, crediting some of the five-eighth’s savage sprays for turning him into a grand final player.
Cleary opens up on secret Storm bid to poach Panthers star
Nathan Cleary has spoken out about Melbourne’s secret plans to poach the Panthers star nearly a decade ago, in a sliding doors moment that set up another grand final clash with Jahrome Hughes.
‘Disgusting’ breakfast fuelling Penrith star on grand final day
Brian To’o’s pre-game meal is the stuff of legends, with his Panthers teammates left disgusted by his breakfast antics. But he must be doing something right as he prepares for his fifth straight grand final.
Gould overlooked for NRL grand final coverage
He’s the most powerful voice in rugby league but Phil Gould has been bumped down the pecking order for Sunday’s NRL grand final.
Bad blood: Storm star’s hurtful sledge Panthers never forgot
It was the sledge so hurtful Panthers players could only watch one second of the video. Four years on, the Storm star who made the fatal social media error could pay the ultimate price.
Why Panthers star was MIA for GF celebrations
Penrith players partied in the middle of Accor Stadium after last year’s grand final, but Scott Sorensen wasn’t there to enjoy the celebrations. He now explains why.
Matty Johns: Storm’s 25-minute window to dethrone Panthers
A 25-minute window will be crucial to Melbourne’s success, while the Panthers must be wary of a new Storm tactic. Matty Johns reveals where the grand final will be won and lost.
Cleary shoulder rumour shut down
Given the chance to create some extra niggle ahead of Sunday’s NRL grand final, Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary went the other way.
How one phone call was Luai’s ticket out
There’s been plenty of focus on his mega deal to join the Wests Tigers, but Jarome Luai has opened up on the most important contract he ever signed.
‘Goosebumps’: NRL world stunned by act
The Dally M Medal came down to a fight between Jahrome Hughes and James Tedesco and was capped by a surprise performance.
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