It's a bit rough to say that someone is under pressure for 2025 before the pre-season has even begun, but for many NRL players that is reality.
Whether it be to retain a spot, justify a contract, or throwing the hopes of an entire fanbase on their shoulders, every NRL contracted player bares some type of pressure.
Today we are going to look at 10 who enter the 2025 under huge pressure.
Again, not all of these players are playing for contracts, or their future. Some even find themselves in a position not of their own doing, more-so down to pure circumstance.
With that said, below are the top 10 players entering 2025 under pressure:
5. Ryan Papenhuyzen
Ryan Papenhuyzen is a superstar of the game. His re-signing was a huge coup for the Storm as it looked as though he was Belmore bound.
Through no fault of Papenhuyzen's though, he enters 2025 under the spotlight.
Young gun Sua Fa'alogo is waiting in the wings. His future will be decided by the decisions made around Papenhuyzen.
If Paps is retained long-term then Fa'alogo will head elsewhere to apply his ridiculous talents.
Even if Papenhuyen wins fullback of the year, Fa'alongo's abilities will make him a superstar whenever he may land. Given that he is only 21, combined with the injury history of Papenhuyzen, people will talk.
He has to feel the pressure of the youngster breathing down his neck. That said, he backed himself via a one-year extension when he could have cashed in, long-term, at the Dogs.
